On Trend: Check Mate

19 October, 2021 Juvena Worsfold

Perhaps our Queen’s Gambit obsession is to blame for checks making a comeback in all styles and sizes. In clean, graphic accents, surrealist prints or homely soft furnishings, this modern take on an old favourite adds a bit of cheeky charm to a space.

Style Tip.

Liven up a neutral couch with a cluster of brightly checked cushions.

1. Resene Komakorau, $4.90 from Resene ColorShops | 2. Candle by Fornasetti, $357 from Mecca | 3. Dish, $40 from samyoungart.com | 4. Throw POA form slowdownstudio.com | 5. Rug by Dilana, POA from Good Form | 6. Blanket, POA from clrclr.com | 7. Chess set by Printworks, $89 from collected.co.nz | 8. Photo frame by &K, $49 from Ruby | 9. Planter $60 from laurenbrown.online | 10. Towel set $390 from Baina | 11. Cushion by Missoni, $275 from matchesfashion.com | 12. Cushion $84.90 from Città | 13. Rug, $250 from aliceduncangardiner.com | 14. Bath towel by Kip&Co, $69 from Moi on George | 15. Table $750 from Naaytu

On Trend: Check Mate

Perhaps our Queen’s Gambit obsession is to blame for checks making a comeback in all styles and sizes. In clean, graphic accents, surrealist prints or homely soft furnishings, this modern take on an old favourite adds a bit of cheeky charm to a space.

Feature image from the “Raffia & Madagascar” wallpaper collection by Elitis, available at Artisan.