This classic checked print can add whimsy to any room.
Amy Whyte
Gingham’s iconic alternating checks have been beloved for generationsand beyond.
“Gingham is the apple pie of fabrics.
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It reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen.
Here are 13 waysdesignersare using gingham in rooms that feel both modern and timeless.
When crafted from a wipeable fabric, it’s a practical and pretty choice for a breakfast room.
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“It is easily wipeable after kids' spills and is super durable without sacrificing style.”
She uses the pattern to keep things feeling crisp.
“The key to modernizing the traditional gingham fabric?
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And gingham is no exception.
Whyte explains, “Gingham harkens back to all things warmth and comfort.
But a bold dose of pattern wallpaper above keeps it feeling modern.
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But the key is to look for a gingham that feels fresh rather than muddy.
Make Gingham Moody
Jo Lyle and Co. “It’s about what’s around the gingham, not necessarily the gingham itself. "
It becomes a backdrop for other patterns, like a block print.
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The checks read as playful when they’re the only bold pattern in a room.
The gingham chair pulls this room together with that classic, elevated print that never feels too busy.”
It frames a window perfectly, especially when it echos the grid of the panes.
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That is what makes it fresh and happy.”
Gingham prints areveryversatile and can transition with evolving design.”
These twin beds are charming beneath a trellis of green vines.
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“I loved the scale of this gingham and its unexpected color combination.
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