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Perfectly symmetrical or a little wonky, black and white or multi-coloured, in small doses or on full blast, the checkered pattern is at once a timeless and out-of-the-box design choice. Minimalist, maximalist, cottagecore or industrial, you’d be hard-pressed to find a style that doesn’t suit checkers. From fashion to baking to homeware, the checkerboard print has landed squarely into our lives. Whether you’re refurbishing your living space from square one, or simply looking for an accessory that checks all the boxes, here are 10 ideas to bring some structured groove into your home.

 

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CHECKERED SHAG RUG PILLOW, ANTHROPOLOGIE

Checkered-Pillow

If you’re into the idea of soft furnishings, remember that you can never have too many cushions. Who needs a chill pill when you can have this shagalicious, dreamily huggable, rainbow-hued number from Anthropologie?

Price: $98

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REMOVABLE WALLPAPER, LANE AND LUCIA

Checkered-Wallpaper

Thinking you’d rather go vertical? Wallpaper is the ultimate statement-maker, and a graphic pattern like this can help you pull all the focus where you want it: accent wall, ceiling, or even the back of a shelving unit.

Price: From $99

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TRIPPY WOVEN THROW BLANKET, NERDCAKES & COMPANY

Checkered-Blanket

Embrace softness with a cozy blanket. This is a low-commitment way to stress-test the pattern in your home. Kamloops-based Nerdcakes & Company makes these in a variety of colors, including forest green, blush pink, sage, and rust.

Price: $107

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BERBER CHECKERED RUG, BAHIA RUGS

Checkered-Rug

Ready to make bigger moves? This plush Moroccan rug might be up your alley. A runner is a great way to embellish a secondary space in your home that might run low on style otherwise – and this one is handmade to boot!

Price: From $279

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SOME TROPICAL FRUIT IN A CHECKERED SHOPPING BAG SCREEN PRINT, WE ARE OUT OF OFFICE

Checkered-Print

New artwork is a great way to quickly switch up in your interior design. This vibrant screen print by We Are Out of Office celebrates everyday objects while bringing color into your home and reminding you to eat some fruit.

Price: $160

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TILED TABLE, LoveliestCandles

Tiled-Table

These multipurpose side tables, handmade to order in Montreal, are the perfect spot to display a flower-filled vase or hold your morning coffee. And hey, what’s to stop those smaller vessels from also being checkered?

Price: $266

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BAMBOO SIDE PLATE, XENIA TALER

Checkered-Plate

Dishware gets a share of the pie, too. These Toronto-designed side plates are what your snacking, grazing, and munching moments have been missing. The perfectly peachy Xenia Taler bamboo plates come in a set of four and could easily be taken to the park for a fun and sustainable picnic upgrade.

Price: $44

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Check Dish - Medium, Ami Like Miami

Check-Dish

Is it just us, or would your trinkets nestle up just right in this sleek-patterned ceramic plate? Handmade in Vancouver, these dishes from Ami Like Miami are the perfect size to hold your rings, keys or matches.

Price: $200

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CHECKMATE CANDLE, PADDYWAX

Checkered-Candle

Candle, vase, mug? Talk about a multipurpose investment! Every color offers different scent notes, but all are made by Paddywax with reusability in mind.

Price: $58

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TILED COASTERS, ShannonCaitlinDesign

Checkered-Coaster

Handcrafted in the UK, these irresistible coasters and trays are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Keep one on your desk, on your bedside table, and anywhere you carry your drinks (so, basically, everywhere) – or even by the stove, as a spoon rest!

Price: From $11

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