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.
Plaid can be quiet, as this sage and cream living room reveals. Here, a large-scale buffalo check is used on the armchairs and repeated on the throw pillows for continuity.
Thought I would like this idea (obviously without windows). Hate TV above fireplace!!! Move to side or put in backroom if we do an addition. Whole thing is a little to ordinary, uninspired although I like the marble surround with the white.
added by ddefruscio to family rooms (3 months ago)