Creating an interior is a painstaking job; lately we have become quite tired of monochrome interiors, so many people add floral, ornamental and geometric patterns to them, one of which is tartan. This is already a kind of classic, often found in interior fashion: on wallpaper, textiles, dishes. Naturally, the birthplace of this pattern is Scotland: since ancient times, tartan fabrics have been created there, and each clan could wear a plaid of its own color.
What styles can plaid be used in?
A checkerboard is not just clear lines, it can be used to create interiors of different styles: for example, clear and strict lines, objects with right angles are suitable for a chess interior; there is no place for various figurines and cheerful flower pots. But this style will go very well with modern furniture and appliances. You can make a checkered background: mainly for this purpose, choose products with a dim but large checkered print: bedspreads, pillows, checkered curtains, carpets - all this can be used to create such an interior. The check is also suitable for the classic style: it is characterized by a mosaic effect, as well as a combination of checkered patterns made of rich fabrics, natural stone or wood. White-blue and red-white checkered patterns are a great option for a rural house. You can highlight the ethnic style with a checkered pattern, but the interior must contain national motifs, and the colors must be unusual (cream, turquoise, lilac and others).
In the interior, checkered motifs are good because they are unobtrusive and orderly, so a person easily gets used to them and does not feel discomfort. Ornament can affect the interior in completely opposite directions: make it light or dark, respectable or cheerful, colorful or solid.
Good old England. The first thing that comes to mind when we think of a tartan check is a cozy blanket decorated with such an ornament, a rocking chair, a burning fireplace, light twilight - all components of the traditional English style in the interior.
The Scottish pattern is called tartan: it consists of lines intertwined perpendicularly, resulting in the formation of rectangles. There are many variations of tartan, you can combine the most bizarre colors, and to this day the Scottish check is the favorite pattern of the British, so it is one of the main style-forming elements of the interior in the English or Scottish style. Most often, a checkered pattern is applied to the upholstery of upholstered furniture, but checkered wallpaper, tablecloths or curtains are also often used. In the hall or corridor, you can use flooring or rugs with geometric patterns.
For the English style, a blue-and-white, black-and-white or black-and-red interpretation is preferred. When choosing accessories, take a closer look at chairs with checkered upholstery, fabric lampshades, and pillows with a characteristic pattern.
Country style. The cage fits very harmoniously into the style of a “country house”. This pattern is especially often used in the kitchen or living room; the checkered print is presented on curtains, tablecloths, napkins, furniture covers, pillows and even on carpets. You can put checkered furniture in the living room, but then the wallpaper and flooring should be plain; in the bedroom, you can decorate the headboard with checkered fabric. By the way, for country style they often use a cage that looks like it has been bleached by the sun; it will be less contrasting, but amazingly matches the theme. You can combine geometry with floral prints, homespun lace, and ruffles.
Modern interior . In modern-style interiors, the cage is accentuated: its task is to dilute the monochrome interior. For example, you can decorate one wall with a checkered print or purchase furniture with bright checkered upholstery and install several lampshades. If you add a little checkered pattern to the design of the room, then the room will be perceived differently. “Check” has always been considered a masculine pattern, so it can be used to dilute pastel colors and make common areas more harmonious.
A game of contrasts. This technique is very relevant, because it makes the interior more rich and original.
Black and white interiors are in fashion, but you can combine bright checkered patterns with pastel colors. Try to use no more than two different patterns in the interior, otherwise the room will seem disjointed and alien. An interesting combination is tartan with a regular check. Stripes and checks will look interesting: for example, in the center of the room you can put a checkered sofa and two striped armchairs. The cage can be a wonderful backdrop for rounded and streamlined furniture; it can be complemented with floral or ethnic patterns. An interesting duet is presented by a leather set and checkered textiles (curtains, carpet, pillows, etc.). But it is better to avoid an abundance of decorative elements in a checkered interior, otherwise instead of orderliness you will get chaos, so it is better to hang one favorite painting on the wall than a dozen photographs or posters. The cage is not intended for luxurious interior styles such as art deco, rococo or baroque.
Creating Contrast with Cells
Nowadays, contrasting design is at the peak of popularity: as a rule, these are gray and white interiors, black and white interiors, etc. To emphasize the contrast, dark is alternated with white, so fashionable contrasting interiors often contain both a checkered pattern and a stripe of two colors.
Checkered textiles in the interior
The checkerboard can be dark and light Scottish or checkerboard. The cage in the interior really turns out to be very contrasting, impressive and even luxurious.
Cage in the bathroom
In the bathroom, checkered patterns look the most organic, because essentially tiles (the most popular finishing material) already have a square or rectangular shape, and if you play with contrasts, the option will really be a win-win! You can combine not only black and white, but also white and green, blue, beige and brown and other colors. The plumbing fixtures are also matched, and finding a couple of little things in a check pattern (towels or rugs) is not such a problem.
By the way, the good thing about a cage is that it hides the imperfections of the room, so if your bathroom can’t boast of perfect walls, you can disguise the errors with a bright cage.
Marine theme
The marine concept attracts all the relevant paraphernalia (compass, bell, steering wheel, etc.) It looks great in a sauna and bath with decorations made of shells and corals. In general, “checkered” decoration is not difficult to create and not that expensive. It can be easily updated and changed, since most industrial products are rectangular in shape. With all the variability, such a design brings a certain built harmony to the house.
Checkered patterns in the bedroom
The cage is quite appropriate in the bedroom, but you need to pay special attention to its choice. Give preference to muted and calm colors, because this room is designed to relax a person and give him peace, and not disturb the eye. Avoid very contrasting and bright patterns. Checkered bedding sets that match the curtains will add special charm to the interior. You can decorate the wall near the head of the bed with a checkered fabric, and make the rest of the walls of the room plain. Blinds and rugs in small checks look impressive, as well as accessories such as vases or floor lamps with a geometric print.
Bedroom with checkered wallpaper
In the bedroom, the cage is a universal option. It can be found not only on wallpaper, but also on pieces of furniture and accessories. For the bedroom, it is advisable to choose soft and muted shades. They are aimed at calming and conducive to a comfortable rest. It is advisable to add bright accents in the form of cells in fragments. For example, the recreation area can be covered with bright checkered wallpaper, and the rest can be done in neutral colors.
If you want the checkered pattern in the bedroom to look harmonious on the wallpaper, do not forget to use this pattern in textiles or other accessories.
We decorate the children's room
In the children's room you can have fun and play with bright colors. Why not place a colorful checkerboard rug on the floor or cover the bed with a checkered patchwork quilt? You can use geometric patterns in curtains and accessories. If you choose a blue and white checkered pattern, you can create an interior in a marine style - just pick a couple of themed items, decorate the walls with sea paintings, and put your favorite shells brought from the sea on the shelf.
Cage based on pop art
The pop art motif features multi-colored and varied sized checks. This theme would be appropriate in a children's room or kitchen. However, those whose worldview is close to such an atmosphere will be ready to see similar brightness and diversity in both the bedroom and the living room. Bright objects of unexpected shapes (toys, lamps, sculptures) will add completeness to this design. Ideally, you will need furniture that will be custom painted to match the rest of the interior.
Country style kitchen and “cage”
Checkered patterns will also fit into the kitchen, especially if the room is made in country style. A white-blue or red-white checkered pattern is simply irreplaceable: curtains, chair covers, all kinds of potholders and towels can be made in this vein. For the Provence style, you can choose light, dim wallpaper with a checkered print; they will become an excellent backdrop for massive furniture; you can complement the interior with forged lamps, bunches of fragrant herbs, and rustic utensils. If the room is small, it is better to choose a small cage in warm colors; for a large room, the geometric pattern can be larger.
Vichy
The Vichy check appeared in France, and like many things French, it quickly became a classic. Vichy check is often found on chintz dresses or shirts, so this print is one of the most popular in the “check” environment.
The checkered print looks adorable
The essence of the pattern: interlacing white and colored stripes. And at first, such a cage was produced only in three variations:
- White and blue;
- White and red;
- White and black.
Initially, the pattern was used only for textiles: bed linen, tablecloths, napkins, light curtains, but over time Vichy was increasingly used for interior decoration.
Checkered print in textiles looks cute and homey
This pattern will look good in different styles. But it is important to choose the right color scheme :
The checkered ceiling in the kitchen is unusual and stylish
- So, to decorate a room in the Provence style, the Vichy check is taken in pastel colors : yellow and white, cream and white, blue and white;
- In contrasting retro or vintage styles, a combination of red and white or blue and white kitchen using a Vichy print in the same colors will look good;
- English style : brown and white, green and white. You can find out about high chairs for the kitchen at the link.
Vichy is a neutral print, so it goes well with both plain walls and other patterns made in neutral or close to checkered colors..
Checkered upholstery on chairs - interesting
These can be large floral patterns, preferably embossed, or plain. Rough weaving of matting or burlap goes well with Vichy.
You can also experiment with the size of the cage: for a small kitchen use a small print, and for large decorative items in a large room use a larger “cage”.
If you don’t know how a checkered pattern will look, choose small decor in your interior - it is perceived softer and almost merges with the general background . You can read about decoupage stools and other restoration methods here.
Catchy, bright. It is better to use a large cage in doses. For example, a checkered sofa in a monochrome kitchen or a checkered tablecloth with a minimum of decor on the walls and curtains.
Checkered living room
The living room is a huge space for imagination; the most daring ideas can be realized in its design. An interesting option would be a combination of stripes and checks: narrow stripes visually lengthen rooms, horizontal stripes expand them. If the cage gives a feeling of rigor and order, then the stripe enlivens the interior, making it more contrasting. Do you want to experiment? – try adding multi-colored stripes and dim checks. Checkered curtains, checkered furniture, all kinds of checkered floor lamps, flower pots, vases, and pillows will look great in the living room. The main thing is to decide whether you will focus on accessories or make the cage the main background.
Excess cages negatively affect a person’s perception; you don’t want to stay in such a room for a long time. The undoubted advantage of such an interior is that it is easy to update regularly, it is never boring or uninteresting, and at the same time gives a feeling of home comfort and harmony.
Benefits of using a cage in the kitchen
A cage in the kitchen helps create a homely atmosphere. The cage looks respectable and stimulates the appetite. It can be present on all walls or in separate areas. When choosing checkered wallpaper in the kitchen, pay attention to textiles. It is advisable to match it to the wallpaper. In the kitchen, it is recommended to use checkered wallpaper in bright colors (yellow, red, blue, green, light green). A kitchen space decorated in this style will never get boring.
How to correctly add a cage to the interior? What to combine with?
A large number of different checkered patterns will make the interior colorful and will make your eyes dazzle. It is better if no more than 2 different checkered patterns are used: for example, one on the curtains, the second on the sofa. Naturally, the cells must fit each other. You can combine tartan and traditional check.
In addition, you can combine checkers and stripes: for example, it is possible to combine two armchairs, one of which is checkered and the other striped.
In the best case, the cage is combined with single-color textiles and cladding. Of course, it is preferable that the shade of the single-color cladding is reflected in the cage. If, for example, the checkerboard is turquoise-brown, it is better to combine it with brown or turquoise lining.
Combinations with floral and ethnic patterns can also be original. Since plaid is all about clarity and order, it is an excellent backdrop for curving lines and round shapes.
The combination of checkered fabric with leather is very beautiful: for example, the combination of leather and checkered armchairs will be magnificent.
What is contraindicated for a cage in the interior is too many little things. If you place a lot of small paintings and photographs and other wall decor on a checkered wall, it will become quite difficult to see such a surface. Instead of a clear checkered order, you can end up with visual chaos.
Wooden cage
In order to make a decorative cage, you will need 2 square flat pieces of polystyrene foam measuring 10*10 or 15*15 cm, and wooden skewers. Along the edge of the foam, at the same distance from each other, you need to make several small holes (not through holes), pour glue into them and insert skewers. Do the same with the second piece of foam, putting it on the upper ends of the skewer. The result is a cell.
The roof is made from cardboard; it can be painted or covered with scrapbooking paper to suit your taste. Glue the roof to the base of the cage and decorate as desired.
During the holidays, cages will be very appropriate, the main thing is to decorate them correctly
By placing the cage on the floor or on the windowsill, it will immediately transform the entire room
Fabric cage
It won’t be difficult for a needlewoman to make a cage from scrap materials. Take a round box (for example, Raffaello chocolates or similar). The upper and lower parts must be covered separately with fabric. Take a fabric with a small floral pattern. “Rods” can be made from skewers or paper tubes, sewing fabric covers for them or wrapping them with satin ribbon. You can also make a roof by connecting the elements in the center. Place a bird on the dome or decorate it with flowers, feathers, and ribbons.
Hanging cages above the table would be a great idea.
A cage with flowers will look very harmonious in a Provence style room.
We decorate hallways using cages
The cage can often be found in hallways. With its help, the space is enlivened, filled with originality and rigor. The hallway, as a rule, is not equipped with windows and an abundance of textiles. With the help of a cage you can make a room more comfortable. You can choose any wallpaper color, since artificial lighting predominates in the hallways.
If the corridor is excessively narrow, then it is better not to use the cage. Excessive use of plaid pattern can narrow the space. A cage in the hallway will look impressive against the background of wooden furniture.
Features of the Scottish check
The features of the Scottish style in a classic interior bring a masculine character to the design of the house, therefore, by choosing elements of the Scottish style as decor, you can expect that the decorated room will acquire respectability, regularity and special directness.
On the walls, the Scottish pattern looks very dignified and even somewhat strict, which can be seen from the photos of such interiors. And therefore, a Scottish-style interior is suitable for business meetings, reflection and logical exercises.
The Scottish strict geometric pattern fits perfectly into the design of meeting rooms, offices, reception areas, and home libraries. Particular atmospheric austerity in the interior can be achieved if you use a gray or black and white English check.
Various shades of brown, marsh or dark burgundy also look solemn. If an office with a fireplace is decorated in Scottish style, then you can expect the creation of magnificent comfort with a touch of luxury.
