Gingham Greatness

What feels more summery than a red gingham tablecloth on our outdoor picnic table? It just seems ready for burgers fresh off the grill, cool potato salad and a popsicle (or three). Gingham, in a variety of colors, can also add a fresh, seasonal touch to your home. It may or may not leave you hungry all the time. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use this iconic pattern in your interior décor.

Uplifting Upholstery

Gingham patterns and fabrics are perfect for accent chairs. It adds a graphic touch in a sophisticated way without being overwhelming. Look for antique chairs at flea markets and sidewalk sales, and spruce it up using a gingham print from your favorite fabric store. If you are lucky enough to have a window seat in your kitchen or bedroom, it’d be great for seat cushions there as well. Upholstery isn't too difficult to DIY (look for instructions online), or take it to the professionals. 

Wallpaper Perfection

Have a summer cottage or vacation home? Spruce up a living area, kitchen or bathroom by wallpapering a single wall in gingham print wallpaper in whichever shade will best complement the room. It will make for an unexpected visual pop and brighten up dark spaces. 

Lovely Linens

Pretty up the seasonal linen switch-up by adding some gingham sheets, pillow cases and shams to the rotation. They are perfect for any room, but will seem extra special in the bedroom of a child, teenager or guest space. These would be especially lovely in pastel green, yellow and purple shades.

Curtain Call

We have discussed this in previous pattern-centric blogs, but curtains are one of our favorite ways to add unique designs and bright colors to home décor. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to change out if it doesn't work. Gingham would work great on a tall set of curtains in a living room, or on a shorter set for a kitchen window.

How do you use gingham in your home? Anywhere other than the picnic table?

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