Street Smart: New Ways With the Zigzag
The classic chevron is still electric. Here's how to bring its energizing updates home
I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.
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Chevron patterns have been topping the trend charts for many seasons. And while some patterns look dated after reaching popularity status, the chevron pattern has pretty much become a classic. These ziggy stripes make a whimsical, bold statement.
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| I spotted this eye-catching chevron loveseat at one of my favorite Brooklyn shops, Caribou Baby. Not only is it a stylish sofa, but it's a comfy spot to be with your baby. Caribou owner Adriane set up a breastfeeding lounge in the shop, where comfy seats like this sofa are available for nursing mamas. Tips for adding a little chevron in your décor:
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The wildly popular Missoni for Target collection includes home and fashion pieces in the iconic Missoni prints. Here's one of my favorites: a chevron plate in an earthy color palette.
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| I own this indoor/outdoor rug in blue. This Swedish-designed rug makes the perfect runner for a hallway or entryway. And here's a cool feature: it's actually machine washable. |
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Cozy up to chevron. This colorful ziggy blanket warms up an all-white bed and adds a shot of personality to that beige sofa.
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Gray chevron bedding is something both he and she can get behind: the zigzag pattern has a whimsical vibe while the white-and-gray color palette is more masculine.
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I like to keep a notebook in my bag just in case I need to jot something down (or some amazing idea comes to mind — you never know). Here's the perfect little notebook: a letterpress printed notebook with a chevron pattern and recycled paper by stationery favorite Pistachio Press.
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Wallpaper is thankfully here to stay with so many fun, mod patterns, including this update on the classic chevron print. Other modern advances: the wallpaper is screen-printed using water-based ink and clay-coated paper.
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What a fantastic watercolor art print highlighting the classic chevron pattern. I'd choose a white frame and white mat to make the colorful ziggy print pop off the wall.
More: Missoni for Target Collection Debuts to a Shopping Frenzy
Spot more zig zags in home designs
More: Missoni for Target Collection Debuts to a Shopping Frenzy
Spot more zig zags in home designs
Ideabook published on Oct. 11, 2011.
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