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10 ways to use this classic print |

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Decorating with gingham is a key trend for 2022. While the print has been thrusted into the spotlight in recent years due to the emergence of the cottage core trend, its popularity is not new. In fact, its simple charm has allowed the print to endure across the decades. 

While it may be a simple print, with so many wallpapers and fabrics to choose from, in a variety of scales, colors and textures, gingham offers plenty of scope within interior design and there's a check available to suit all properties and rooms. We’ve rounded up an array of different looks to inspire you to use this timeless check within your interiors. 

Decorating with gingham

While decorating with gingham may conjure quaint country cottages, the print is actually hugely versatile and with clever use of scale and color the simple check can be used in any room and in all sorts of properties, from a New England beach house to a luxury townhouse.  

Reminiscent of the skirts and tablecloths of French country decor ideas, the small-scale prints are guaranteed to bring vintage charm to kitchen ideas, but when used large scale and in monochrome or bold shades, the check can make an eye-catching feature on a dining room wall or bathroom floor. 

1. Play with scale

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Gingham fabrics are a great way to bring a touch of pattern and softness to a dining room ideas, especially those with strong architectural features, but the key when using them is to experiment with different scales to prevent the scheme feeling too matchy-matchy. Here, curtains in an oversized check echo, and help frame, the large steel-framed windows, while chair covers in mismatched shades help to create a relaxed, informal feel.

2. Choose monochrome for a modern look

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Gingham doesn’t just have to be for country cottages – it can be introduced in many ways throughout a more contemporary kitchen as this stylish space proves. Black and white tiles laid in a checked pattern can make a striking backsplash, while a fabric skirt in a smaller monochrome gingham is a great way to conceal clutter on kitchen island shelves. Made from Ian Mankin's Suffolk check in black, the fabric skirt also serves to soften the strong architectural lines of the kitchen design.

3. Use gingham for a French country table

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Think of French country decor ideas and gingham immediately springs to mind, so if you're looking to create an outdoor dining setting with provençal magic you can't go wrong with a pretty pink gingham tablecloth. 

'Wherever you live – weather permitting – a glass of kir, pastis or Champagne followed by dinner al fresco at a prettily laid table, seated on striped, checked, floral, or Provençal-inspired cushions, will at least give you stylish sense of the French countryside,' says fabric designer Alison Gee .

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Add a contemporary feel with a large-scale wallpaper

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A large-scale gingham wallpaper in soft green tones makes for an eye-catching backdrop for sculptural furnishings in entryways and dining spaces, as this space shows. Often known as connecting spaces, these occasional rooms are great places to be more experimental with color, pattern and texture.

5. Take a cue from the architecture

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A timeless print, a gingham or check can make a great choice for upholstery, especially when used in bold colorways. Covered in Avon check in Peony by Ian Mankin, this curvaceous Howard-style living room sofa makes a striking focal point when set against charcoal walls in this living room idea, plus the check gives a clever nod to the wall paneling. 

6. Choose a versatile green wallpaper

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A timeless living room wallpaper idea, a green gingham print would make a subtle and versatile backdrop for layering colorful fabrics and artwork. Reminiscent of gingham fabric, this Picnic design by Swedish brand Långelid/von Brömssen brings together stripes of two slightly different tones of green within the check to create a design with subtle texture and rhythm. 

7. Create a feature floor in a bathroom

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Put a playful twist on the traditional chequerboard bathroom floor by opting for an oversized gingham vinyl bathroom flooring idea and teaming it with a soft frilly sink skirt. Chic and stylish, black and white bathrooms can sometimes feel stark and cold, but the addition of pastel pink gingham help bring femininity and softness. 

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Keeping bedroom walls neutral helps create a soothing, restful space, so rather than overwhelm the space with a feature wall or bold artwork, why not opt for a statement bed instead? Covered in a raspberry red gingham fabric by Kravet , this bed really sings when set against walls in Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball,while accessories in the same color help add depth.  

9. Create timeless charm with gingham fabrics 

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A fabric headboard and valance is a great way to showcase prints in a bedroom. For a pretty traditional bedroom idea, consider teaming pastel pink walls with a small-scale linen gingham such as Inchyra’s linen check fabric. Pictured in a natural colorway, the fabric boasts a beautiful aged finish – perfect for a period home. To complete the country look try adding in a vintage rattan bedside table.

10. Bring sunshine to a garden room

(Image credit: Långelid/von Brömssen Picnic Sun wallpaper)

Conjuring happy memories of summer fetes, picnics and garden parties with their gingham tablecloths, a yellow check wallpaper is a lovely country decorating idea guaranteed to bring a joyful, nostalgic feel to any space. Try using it within your garden room ideas where it would make a beautiful foil to vibrant potted geraniums and rustic furniture.

What patterns go well with gingham?

The beauty of gingham is being such a simple and versatile print it works well with all variations of patterns. 'Checks and ginghams are the perfect foil to pretty florals,' says Caroline Inchyra, founder of the fabric  and wallpaper brand Inchyra. 'They are a true classic that can work in absolutely any room, that’s why they are always a favorite.'

Is gingham still in style for 2022?

'Perfect for creating timeless, easy-living interiors, gingham continues to be a key trend for 2022,’ says Ann Grafton, managing and creative director, GP & J Baker .

Gingham has risen in popularity in recent years due to the emergence of the cottage core trend and our yearning for a more simple way of life in a world of constant flux. However, being such a simple yet versatile print gingham has never really been out of fashion and has sustained popularity throughout the generations. A country home staple, by playing with scale and color it can it has the ability to throw off its country associations and can be used to create myriad looks within interior design.

Pippa is Content Editor on Homes & Gardens online contributing to Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors print issues. A graduate of Art History and formerly Style Editor at Period Living, she is passionate about architecture, creating decorating content, interior styling and writing about craft and historic homes. She enjoys searching out beautiful images and the latest trends to share with the Homes & Gardens audience. A keen gardener, when she’s not writing you’ll find her growing flowers on her village allotment for styling projects.

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Cheap, cheerful and summery, gingham is a fresh and simple fabric for decoration. We've gathered our favourite design ideas for how to use it, as well as gingham homewares to buy now

Gingham has a long history in the world of textiles, and has been produced in one form or another for at least 400 years. Cheerful and affordable, we tend to associate it with the relaxed world of the French countryside and summer holidays; notoriously Brigitte Bardot's pink gingham wedding dress caused a shortage of the fabric in 1959. There's a humility and adaptability to gingham - the fabric of school uniforms, jam jars, and tablecloths - that makes it immensely appealing. Though it's most often seen on clothes, as a decoration fabric, it hits a sweet spot in terms of pattern; easy to work with as it tends to contain three or four variations of the same colour, it's slightly more exciting than a stripe but much less elaborate than other styles of check like plaids and tartans. Whether you want to use it for curtains, cushions, table linens or bedding, scroll down for our favourite design ideas (and pieces to shop).

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Refined and stylish decor will make any interior a real work of art. Designers often use a decorative bird cage in the design of rooms. Such an original decoration can become an accent element of the bedroom, living room and kitchen.

Use of a decorative cage in the interior

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The cage is associated with a comfortable and safe home for a cute bird. Such an element of decor causes only positive emotions. nine0003

Initially, cages were used for transporting birds and keeping them at home. The cages were made of wood or flexible rod.

Previously, bird cages were made of wood

Over time, the cage lost its functionality and was often used as an interior element. The product allows you to emphasize the style of the room, give the interior a special charm and comfort.

In order to use the cage in the interior, it is not necessary to have birds. The cage can easily become a part of the interior decor on its own. nine0003

Decorative cage

The cage can be additionally decorated by attaching dried flowers, cut flower arrangements or indoor plants to the rods. Non-standard design will give the product an original appearance.

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Decorative cage can be placed in different rooms:

The cage can be decorated with flowers

Birdcage Decor Ideas

Birdcages come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They can be round and square, imitate a palace or a candlestick. There are products in the form of shelves and supplies for fruits or small accessories. nine0003

Decorative cage in the form of a house

Cages are made from metal or wooden rods, as well as from bamboo sticks. Cells are decorated with beads, dyed, bleached, coated with special compounds to create an aged effect.

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  • Having fixed a garland on the rods, you can make a home lamp out of the cage.
  • Photographs, notebooks, magazines and other printed materials are stored inside the cells.
  • The cage is often used to mount a mirror, store keys and various small items.
  • A small cage is used to store jewelry or jewelry.
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    Artificial flowers can be placed inside the cage.

    Choice of decor according to the style of the interior

    From a large number of cells, it is important to choose the right decor for your interior.

    Bird cage

    Based on the style of the room:

    • For minimalism, the best solution would be a clear-shaped cage without decorations. It can be white or black, forged or made of wood.
    • A romantic interior filled with lace, ruffles, flowers and photographs in beautiful frames will complement a cage in pastel colors well.
    • The classic interior will organically accept an imitation of a candlestick or a cage on a laconic chain. nine0006

    Flower cage suitable for shabby chic interiors

    Decoration of cages in Provence style

    The cage is very popular in Provence interiors. This is explained by the active use of floral and plant themes in this style direction.

    Decorative cage in Provence style

    Provence style is difficult to overload with unnecessary decor.

    To decorate a room, you can use cages with white rods, complementing them with elegant decor. Cells can be additionally decorated with butterflies, bird figurines and flowers.

    Herbs and flowers for decorating cages

    Can be used to decorate cages with dried flowers, herbs, fresh flowers. It is recommended to choose handicrafts that imitate living plants.

    Decorating cages with plants

    A cage with flowers will look harmonious in a bedroom, living room or children's room. This versatile solution is even suitable for the bathroom or kitchen. nine0003

    Birdcage Antique Effect

    Antique décor is a popular trend. The effect of antiquity can also be created on a birdcage.

    The white birdcage can be used to decorate a bedroom or living room.

    A special technique will give an antique look to any modern cage. To do this, rub the cage with sandpaper and cover it with paint of a suitable color. The cage will look like an antique item, this will give the interior a special gloss. nine0003

    Aged cage

    Candlestick-cage

    Very often candles of different shapes and sizes are placed in a cage. You can form an original composition, put several white or colored candles in a cage.

    Candlestick cage will be an excellent decor for the bedroom

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    A decorative lamp can be made from the cage. To implement the idea, a garland of LEDs is perfect. You can also use a garland for a Christmas tree with ordinary light bulbs. nine0003

    Original candlesticks can be made from cages

    Shades for table lamps or floor lamps are made from cages. A large product can become a stand for a floor lamp.

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    Wooden cages

    Modern bird cages are made of metal. They are hygienic and easy to care for.

    Wood, twig or bamboo cages are used for decorative purposes. The tree has a special natural charm, brings a feeling of warmth and comfort to the house. The surface of the wood can be treated with a stain, painted, and also coated with a transparent varnish. nine0003

    A wooden cage will help create a cozy atmosphere in the room. The cage can be cut out of plywood, as well as assembled from thin slats or twigs of the same diameter. Such a wooden cage is used as a wall planter. Small cells are usually attached to the eaves.

    Original wooden cage with a hanging heart

    Properly crafted wooden cages can be placed in a child's room not only as decoration, but also as a game element. In a tiny cage, painted with mother-of-pearl dye, you can place a toy fairy with delicate wings. nine0003

    Cage and bird pillow

    Flat cages on the wall, surrounded by colored cardboard birds, look great in a child's room. This decor can be replaced at any time.

    A small bird cage can be placed on the dining table

    How to make your own cage

    You can make your own decorative cage. There are several options for implementing this decor:

    • You can weave a product from a rod, vine, assemble from sticks or slats. You can decorate the craft with beads or ribbons.
    • When creating a cage, cardboard, paper, wire, cords, chains, a metal rod, trays, skewers, hooks are used.
    • The cage painted on the wall with black paint looks stylish.

    The top of the cage can be decorated with bright colors

    You can create a stylish decoration if you think over the idea in detail and draw a sketch. Immediately it is necessary to resolve the issue with a decorative addition. You can use satin ribbons, wood or glass beads, and other materials at hand. Dried flowers, exotic souvenirs and even colored clothespins look spectacular. nine0003

    Several decorative cages with flowers can be used for table decor

    Paper straws can be used to weave the cage. They are often referred to as "paper vines". The product can be given any shape, and then painted with acrylic paint.

    With a little creativity, any design idea can be brought to life. There is no need to spend a lot of money on a decorative cage. Original decor can be made from corrugated paper, old postcards, or from a small box. nine0003

    inside the cell, you can place the flower composition

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    In the One&Home catalog you will find a decorative console and an original design birdcage hanger. At the showroom in Moscow, the company's specialists will help you choose a stylish decor for the interior of your home. nine0003

    The metal cage can be used for the decor of the balcony or loggia

    The gold cell is suitable for the shebby chick

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    Interior decorating is one of the most wonderful and creative activities for many of us. It's so great to transform the house and bring special notes to its design, admiring the result of your work over and over again. In this article we want to talk about such an element as decorative cells. Today it is one of the most popular and at the same time universal ways to transform the interior of the house. nine0003

    Speaking about the fact that this jewelry is so popular, we were not disingenuous at all! Today, such decor can be found everywhere - in apartments and country houses, in cafes and restaurants, including on open terraces, in shop windows, in photo studios when decorating photo zones, and so on.

    There are plenty of reasons for such a demand for charming cages - firstly, they always look unusual in the interior and attract attention, and secondly, you can add any decorations made in a variety of styles to them, for example, rustic, Provence, Scandi and minimalism. You can be sure: in combination with each such direction, decorative cells in the interior will look stylish and harmonious. nine0003

    Well, now we will be happy to tell you exactly how you can use this element so that it is most successfully revealed in the design of a home, restaurant, shop or any other space.

    And the first idea is the basis for flowers! Yes, yes, just imagine how original, surprising and gentle it will be if wonderful plants show off in your cell! They can be both real and artificial - it all depends on your wishes and preferences. Flowers in a cage will definitely become a bright accent of the interior, especially since such decor can be placed anywhere, for example:

    • Put on the windowsill;
    • Decorate a coffee table;
    • Hang from the ceiling.

    You can simply stick beautiful twigs or flowers inside the cage, or place a spreading plant in a pot inside, which also fits well into the design idea. You can also use planters with popular succulents, which look very stylish and do not require special care. As you can see, there are a lot of options, but one thing is clear - as a basis for flowers, a decorative cage for the interior is the best fit. nine0003

    The next suggestion for using such an amazing element is a candlestick! Do not be surprised, you understood everything correctly - why not place one or more candles inside the cell? They will create a special atmosphere in your home - romantic and relaxing. Such an unusual candlestick will be a real find for connoisseurs of original jewelry and an interesting option for those who like to fill the room with magical subdued light in the evening.

    At the same time, candles can be chosen for every taste and budget. So, they can be:

    • The most common, made of wax or paraffin;
    • LED - they look very interesting and, moreover, they are absolutely safe, since they do not need to be set on fire. The role of the light in this case is performed by mysteriously flickering LEDs;
    • Aromatic - ideal for those who want the house to be not only beautiful, but also smell good. nine0006

    Thinking about how to use a decorative cage in the interior, you will first see an offer to put birds in it. But for this it is not at all necessary to use real birds. Instead of loudly screaming parrots or canaries whistling different melodies, you can take artificial birds. They are almost indistinguishable from real birds, but do not require any care. In a cage, you can even build a real house for them - for example, build a perch and install a feeder. And then it will seem that you have a real birdcage in the interior. It will look very believable, attracting attention and causing a desire to take a closer look at outlandish birds. How surprised everyone around will be when they find out that these are not real birds, but just an impeccably executed imitation! nine0003

    Well, another option for home decoration is a decorative bird cage in the interior with an unusual content. It can be anything from pebbles brought back from your vacation at the seaside to books, toys or interesting items that you have in your home. Feel free to turn on your imagination and start creating! By the way, retro items will look especially interesting.

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