Get the look: Checks

How to decorate your home with checks

Often associated with more traditional interiors, checks have a strong heritage in home design – from classic tartan with its cultural significance to bold checkerboard and sweet gingham, there’s a check for every occasion. A design classic, checks are easy to incorporate into your existing scheme.

 

Check fabric

When it comes to fabrics, soft checks will give a somewhat natural feel while more structured designs will give a modern edge to your space.Ian Mankin's Suffolk Check features a soft check that is easy to style, while Johnston's of Elgin's Strath Canaird fabric is a large-scale, graphic design that is softened by its woollen texture, making it perfect for a relaxed bedroom or lounge. Petite checks, like Clarke & Clarke's Pano fabric are easy-going as a choice for curtains and upholstery while Casal's Tonic fabric in black and white would add depth and interest to a monochrome interior.

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Check wallpaper

When it comes to wallpaper, a very soft pastel design like Borastapeter’s tablecloth-inspired Frida will sit beautifully in your kitchen or dining room. Designers like Osborne & Little are discovering new ways to add interest to checks - its Lamella wallpaper has a lizard-skin texture which gives a modern twist. Tartan is not just for fabric, Mulberry's Ancient Tartan wallpaper and MINDTHEGAP's Unusual Tartan are two modern designs.  

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'Offsetting your checks with generous doses of white or other neutrals is a great way to prevent your space from looking too busy.'

Jane Clayton Style Team

Top check styling tips

With so many check styles to choose from – and even more if you include similar patterns like trellis and harlequin checks – there are abundant ways to bring this much-loved pattern to your own home. Here are just a few of our top tips:

  1. Consider your personal style and preferences
  2. Start with a cushion or accent chair if you’re not sure about a full wall or curtain
  3. For a softer, subtle look pair with neutral colours
  4. Mix and match checks with floral patterned fabric of the same colour palette

 

Shop the Look: Checks

Discover checks for every interior style in our collection of wallpapers and fabrics.
Blenets Check Wallpaper by Harlequin Chocolate
Blenets Check
£60.00
Per roll
£80.00
Heritage Wallpaper by Arte 12
Heritage
£151.66
Per roll
Cooper Fabric by Prestigious Textiles Stone
Cooper
£19.20
Per metre
£24.00
Diner Wallpaper by Casadeco Camel/Parme
Diner
£74.85
Per roll
Austin Check Fabric by Clarke & Clarke Mineral/Blush
Austin Check
£46.50
Per metre
£62.00
Suffolk Check Large Fabric by Ian Mankin Pink
Suffolk Check Large
£45.00
Per metre
Checkerbox Fabric by Lewis & Wood Pomergranate
Checkerbox
£117.50
Per metre
Ruta Wallpaper by Sandberg Forest Green
Ruta
£62.00
Per roll
Checkered Patchwork Wallpaper by MINDTHEGAP Mid Brown
Checkered Patchwork
£219.00
Per roll
Clans Check Wallpaper by Coordonne Mint
Clans Check
£109.00
Per roll
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