<p>^Maybe not that random. It is a small kitchen, thin and long. I think I would go with brick pattern whatever I use. So many different slate colors. Is only the blue-gray slate be accurate to the period? The cabinet is pale blue, more like white with blue hint. Blue-gray slate may just kill it.</p>
<p>BB - That is a lovely looking deck. One could do checker board with two colors :)</p>