21 Plaid and Checkered Designs You’ll Instantly Fall in Love With

Red and green are the classic checked colours that make for fabulous bedfellows, as seen in this Martha Stewart-styled bedroom from Pottery Barn. We’re not quite sure what it is about the ole equation: tartan bedding + bed that = cozy but we’re here for it.

A contemporary spin on classic checks, this birch veneer tray from Desenio in blue and brown checks offers pizzazz in a pinch. It’s timeless and trendy. Just add a cocktail and you’re ready to entertain.

Gently rumpled as if it’s been pulled from a warm dryer, we are crushing on this buffalo-checked linen tablecloth from Crate & Barrel. Paired with hairpin-legged contemporary chairs, the contrast of new and traditional is simply fabulous. Styling tip: note how the extra-long textile cascades right to the floor for major oomph.

Cotton curtains sporting fat buffalo checks in rich terracotta instantly jazz up a kid’s bedroom. The drapes (which are blackout) from Crate & Barrel also come in pink, black, light blue and navy. This is a great print if you want to keep the other pieces in the space fairly neutral.

If you want to paper your kid’s room with an exciting plaid print, but you’re scared it’ll overwhelm the space, go muted and modern and make it a removable wallpaper. That’s what designer Andrea Grbic did. This elegant sage green print from Livette’s Wallpaper is so cute and cocooning in this bedroom.

Here’s a closer look at that adorable wallpaper in this kid’s bedroom by interior designer Andrea Grbic. A good rule of thumb is to pull colours from the wallpaper and use them in the accessories, like the designer did here. That green wavy-base lamp is sweet!

Checkered floors are an enduring favourite. Here’s a fun and joyful take from Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Blue, white and fuchsia are a powerful combo!

Poufs offer extra seating in a pinch, a spot to rest your feet and they also fill out awkward spots. And let’s face it, a pouf just looks plain adorable — especially in plaid. This cushy number from Pottery Barn adds a dash of plaid cheer anywhere you need it.

A stunning way to anchor a holiday table? With a rad plaid runner of course. This organic cotton one from Crate & Barrel is fringed on all four sides and features white and creamy beige lines that cut through saturated patches of mossy green.

Everything about this gorgeous vignette is perfection, from the green plaid Chris Loves Julia x Loloi pillow from Light House to the dark and dramatic backdrop. A gilded drop pendant that picks up on the painting’s frame is divine.

In this elegant library by interior designer Kate Dickson of The Dickson Design Group, a traditional plaid-upholstered easy chair offers a satisfying hit of warmth and interest in the deeply blue space. Sometimes a little goes a long way!

A subtle plaid print in gentle blues and greys is a lovely way to incorporate plaid into your kitchen if you’re not into the louder crimson tones. This festive mug set from Walmart is perfection. Just add hot cocoa and let the winter begin.

With its classic checked pattern and decorative frill, this cozy cotton pillowcase from IKEA in shades of yellow and grey is lovely any season, and shows off plaid’s timeless quality.

Why stop at window treatments? Plaid looks fantastic as a fabric barrier to get a little privacy in the bedroom. We love the orange, white and blue patterns in this plaid print from IKEA.

Classic plaid Christmas stockings trimmed in faux fur from Home Depot add warmth to this traditional fireplace scene proving that old school is always in fashion. To round out the look, load up the mantle with a festive holiday scene.

In this stunning kids’ bedroom, the team at Bond Design Company created a cozy and inviting space by engulfing it in luxurious Holland & Sherry wallpaper. 

This coquettish tartan print wallpaper from Spoonflower features black, yellow and red for a power combo that’s sure to tell everyone you’re serious about upping your plaid game. Go on. Do it.

Here’s a forest green plaid placement (they come in a set of four from Bouclair) lending festive cheer to this holiday table. Plaid is especially handsome when layered with wood, white and gold accents.

Interior designer Lisa Lev created a checkered focal point using a smattering of riveting green-blue tiles on this fireplace. We love how the pattern pops against all the white and that the tiles have a sassy sheen to them.

What’s better than one plaid print? Two, of course. Here’s interior designer Kate Sadler’s take on the timeless trend, showcasing how black, white and grey cozifies a space when the hues are sidled up to browns and greens.

This sandy-toned, checkered rug from Cozey is an easy-going piece that fits into any room that needs an uplift: the living room, bedroom, even underneath the dining-room table — it’s washable, doncha know. #LoveThoseCheckers