Everybody has seen gingham, whether you know it or not. Gingham is the checked pattern that involves a bold color stripe, one faded color stripe and a white background, laid out in a checked pattern and usually found in red, blue or green. You’ll see it in farmhouse kitchens on tablecloths and even for those little bits of fabric you find held in place with an elastic band on a jam jar.
If you still don’t know what we mean, think about Dorothy’s dress in the Wizard of Oz and you’ll get it. It’s most closely linked with healthy country living so what exactly, you might be thinking to yourself, has it got to do with sofa décor? Well, believe it or not but gingham is one of the sofa trends predicted to happen in 2013. This homely checked pattern is being used as an upholstery fabric on sofas across the country but is it too much?
Initially, you might think your sofa will look like a picnic blanket but when you get over that hurdle, you might just come to love gingham. Ok, it’s not for everyone but it has a certain rural and rustic charm about it that definitely appeals to some. We wouldn’t recommend it if you’re going for a contemporary or minimalist design theme in your front room but if you’re looking for homely and comforting then it doesn’t get any better.
Of course, you don’t just have the choice between red, blue and green. They might be the colors that you traditionally associate with the pattern but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to them. It doesn’t even need to be done with a white base, and if you’ve seen the Manchester United home kit for this season you’ll now why. Match the color of your gingham to your overall scheme and it will look very on trend for 2013 and beyond.
Even top fashion names like Fred Perry, Ben Sherman and Merc are getting in on the gingham this year so why not make the ultimate style statement and go gingham in your living room? It’s not just for jam jars and dining tables any more. Gingham bed sheets and curtains are also available and becoming popular throughout the year. Just remember that you heard it hear first. Does anyone know how to get to the Emerald City?
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