Gingham for the Home
Sticking with the preppy vibe that i started out with this week, I want to focus on on a classic pattern that has been everywhere recently. I love GINGHAM and right now, it seems like everybody owns at least one gingham shirt. But, have you thought about using it in your home decor? It might sound a bit scary... many of us think red picnic table cloths or super kitschy cottage looks, however, if used right, gingham can be a totally fun—and modern—layer of pattern in a home. Here are some fun examples I've seen recently on the interwebs:
I love how this punchy striped chair and old ship painting funk up this traditional feeling wallpaper. 
Again, this wallpaper looks classic, but the colors and other items in the room make it feel modern. 
Gingham kitchen ceiling from Apartment Therapy (I've said before, I think the decorative impact ceilings can have is under appreciated)
Or, you could look down and update your floors.
Another gingham wallpaper, I love the bright and airy feeling of this dining room.
Herve Pierre went extreme with gingham in his bedroom (photographed by Todd Selby)
Check out this settee - it can totally be a neutral, too.
This little upholstered chair from Canadian House & Home is too cute not to include.
Gingham can be found in just about every color of the rainbow and the size of the squares can range from a from tiny and neutral to large and graphic squares, making it extremely versatile. So, why not give it a try in your next project?
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