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Crazy for Gingham

Gingham walked the runway during this spring’s Fashion Week, so there’s no doubt you’ll see this classic pattern spill over into home decor. This pattern, often limited to children’s textiles or country decorating style, is actually more glamorous and versatile than you may realize. Let’s take a deeper look at this pattern and how it can be used in your home this season.

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A Bit about Gingham

Gingham was first produced in 17th century England as a striped pattern. Over time, it morphed into a two-colored checked pattern and became an instant classic. It’s lightweight, plain-woven [traditional] cotton fibers make it durable, comfortable and easy to clean.

Sometimes gingham is confused with plaid, but they are definitely different. Gingham is always white plus another color while plaid can be any combination of colors. Another difference is that the lines in gingham have the same width, whereas the lines in plaid differ in size.

When it comes to decorating, think of gingham as a chameleon, in that it works with just about any style you throw its way. It is easy to scale up or down, and comes in a wide array of colors yet too often, it’s underused or overlooked. With careful thought, and with the right interior scheme, gingham can actually be a mix of sophistication and fun.

How to Use It

If you aren’t ready to make a big commitment, start small. Gingham is a great pattern to use on window treatments, lampshades or accent pillows. To have it make sense, pull a color from the window treatments or pillows to use on the walls and then use a complimentary color on pieces of furniture.

If you find yourself somewhere on middle ground, go for gingham on the walls. This pattern works well on walls whether painted or wallpapered on. There’s nothing wrong with covering all the walls gingham, but simply covering one wall with the pattern will make a big statement. Large checks are eye-catching when used on the room’s most visible wall. If you have a small room you’d like to appear larger, use smaller checks. Whichever you choose, keep the color palette harmonious, so you can incorporate other patterns.

Do you like to jump in with both feet? If so, make a commitment by using gingham on a piece of furniture. You don’t want the space to feel overwhelming, so make sure you only use it on one main piece and make sure that it’s one you’ll be happy with for years to come.

The room will determine how much is too much. Take your time, playing with the pattern until you reach the depth, color and interest you’re looking for.

When you are looking for Gingham Interior Fabric near you in Plano, TX, stop by our INTERIOR FABRICS for great deals on discount designer fabrics. You will find something for every home interior project from gorgeous drapery fabrics to light weight cottons and luxurious Dupioni Silks.

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