Get Inspired by Gingham
The Ages-Old Fabric Still Manages to Feel Fresh
In my continued pursuit of all things spring, I present to you the most light, airy, colorful pattern I can think of: gingham. Basically, it's the season encapsulated in fabric form. Whether done in a bright color or, somewhat surprisingly, black and white, it brings a certain playfulness to a room that feels fresh, functional and totally appropriate for the month of April. See how the pattern is used around these Houzz homes.
A tablecloth in flowering dogwood-yellow perks up the dining table in as little time as it takes to unfold it.
A blossom-studded curtain flanked in coral gingham feels soft and sweet.
A ruffled gingham bed skirt sounds pretty girly, but done in black with black accents throughout, it looks perfectly appropriate in a gender-neutral guestroom.
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by Alexandra Rae
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| Being such a classic, no-frills pattern, gingham lends itself well to pairing with other fabrics. Here, grassy green curtains pick up on the shades of the throw pillows nearby. |
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| And speaking of pillows, one or two in gingham can be switched into rotation in warmer weather for a more seasonal look. |
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by Design Savvy
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| And since gingham has been around for literally hundreds of years, why not go ahead and upholster a piece in the pattern? Unlike more trendy fabrics, it's not likely to look dated anytime soon. |
Black and white in a small check feels particularly timeless. Yet paired with cool aqua, it still manages to feel of-the-moment.
A pair of bolsters brings just the slightest peek of gingham to this living room.
Beige gingham seems a smart choice for banquette seating; the small checks will hide stains well.
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| Smooth the cloth out, top with some of spring's bounty, and the table is set for a casual and seasonal meal.
(By the way, that book is a favorite of mine. Has anyone else read it?) |
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| Do you have or plan to add any gingham to your home this spring? Tell us where and how below.
More patterns: Bold Patterns: Harlequin and Argyle 13 Choices for Checkered Floors Black and White and Found All Over: Zebra Print |
Comments
MERAV ABSOLUTLY LOVELY.
2 years ago · Like
LORENA my favourite colours.
2 years ago · Like
mgb13 Love gingham and these are really some lovely ideas!
2 years ago · Like
Ideabook published on April 7, 2011.
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