Checkerboard is once again having a moment. It's showing up everywhere, from runways to celebrity remodels to home decor. While its iconic black-and-white tiles are most associated with mid-century design, the pattern has remained a classic because of its versatility. In a vintage-inspired space, it adds refined and timeless appeal. Its design brings a dynamic graphic element when styled in a modern look. Throughout it all, and no matter how many revivals it has, designers continue to turn to checkerboard because it remains visually captivating. When introducing our latest Sarah Sherman Samuel collaboration earlier this year, we mentioned the designer's fondness for checks when developing the line. Ever the expert in color and pattern, her hand-drawn interpretations of checkerboard have become some of our most coveted styles. In particular, the Irregular Checkboard Rug reimagines the classic squares and lends them an organic feel. We know incorporating the pattern into your home takes an artful touch, so we're sharing three styling tips on how to best approach it. The first is to start small, with pillows and linens. The second is to play with scale, making sure to avoid using it with a pattern of a similar size. Our last bit of advice is to use checkerboard as a neutral and complement it with similar tones. Scroll down for more.
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We suggest starting small if you're nervous about committing to the checkerboard look. Look to add hints of the pattern in the form of throw pillows or bath linens. The Irregular Checkerboard Bolster Pillow is a great accent to add a subtle checker. Pair the taupe color with the Belmont Accent Chair in your living room or the Adara Bed in your primary bedroom—the tonal, two-toned design works well layered with other patterns in the space.
When styling with a checkerboard pattern and mixing with others, you will need to pay attention to the scale. For example, if you have a small-scale checkerboard, you want your other patterns to be larger in scale for balance. The Checkerboard Wallpaper in taupe and ivory offers a softer, organic look and feel to your walls, seamlessly working with other patterns. Consider styling it with the Marli Rug's rich tones and oversized geometric patterns. Similarly, the wallpaper can serve as a backdrop for the delicate linework of wall art drawings.
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Even though it's seen as a bold pattern, a checkered design can be very versatile, especially if it comes in a neutral tone. In monochromatic black and white, the Checkerboard Rug by Sarah Sherman Samuel can work as a backdrop to both modern and more transitional spaces, allowing the furniture and decor to take center stage. A roomy sectional sofa and round coffee table in lighter finishes create a gathering place, and dark finished side tables, mirrors, and overhead lighting sit back to the rug's black tiles.
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