Gingham, Checkered, Tartan & Plaid Wallpapers

Plaid and checkered wallpapers lend composed backdrops that feel tailored yet warm. With their sharp lines crisscrossing at right angles and equal intervals, checks and plaids strike a delicate balance between order and play. Whether rendered in soft monochrome grids or bold, contrasting checkerboards, they render a tailored rhythm that makes it easy to layer more patterns without causing a visual chaos. Hence, they earn their place in rooms that seek visually composed backdrops, merging poise and precision with understated charm. If that sounds like your agenda, carry on with us as we introduce you to our collection of plaid and checkered wallpapers.

Gingham Wallpapers

A centuries-old staple of rustic European interiors, gingham feels as traditional as modern. It is one of the simplest checks ever composed, with its two-toned symmetrical bands crossing paths at sharp angles, creating a tight grid of petite squares. 

Gingham’s simple construct makes it immensely versatile with a variety of patterns and decor styles. Make no mistake though, it can form arresting backdrops when paired with a saturated palette and generous size. Take a look at deep burgundy Cosmit, that woos the eye with its vibrant tones and sharp contrast, making it a fantastic addition to maximalist, eclectic interiors steeped in color and rich personality.

In a more subdued space where pattern needs to feel soft, not overpowering, like in a nursery or a kitchen, consider a low-contrast pastel-toned piece like Linen Frost. It covers the walls with the gentle touch of soft, airy checks, feeling both dainty and characterful, at the same time.

Tartan Plaid Wallpapers

Evoking the warmth of elegant checked quilts and blankets that keep you toasty during winter, plaid wallpapers make the space feel inviting almost instantly. Whether vibrant like Foxy Lady  or muted like Cheryl, plaids never fail to reference their Scottish heritage while feeling perfectly in place in the most modern setting.

Plaid wallpapers create considered backdrops with their complex grids and historic charm, offering  the perfect finish to a Ralph Lauren-style home, an understated man cave, or a bedroom looking for some  tailored calm. Pair them with minuscule florals, chalky stripes, and neutral tones to keep the space airy and light, allowing the checks to shine without competing for attention.

Windowpane Checks

Forming large-scale grids with thin, sparse stripes, windowpane checks emerged as a popular fashion trend in the 1920s. They carry a soft-spoken demeanor that feels just right in subdued spaces like dens, industrial lofts, and minimalist homes where the room for vibrant pattern play is limited. 

A piece like Felicity, whose slim navy checks are grounded by a breezy white canvas, is just perfect for a pattern-averse space where they can lend personality without hogging the limelight. In contrast, Picayune that reverses the palette, with white lines on a slate blue backdrop, makes its presence felt, earning its well-deserved spot in moody spaces where shadow speaks more eloquently than light.

Textured Checks

On the occasions when pattern has to take a more subdued approach, our textured checks offer a great alternative. They add depth to the room, just in the most subtle way, filling the walls with intricate lines that feel gentle on the eye rather than overpowering the space.

Take Shadow Crag, for instance, which features tweed-style checks in a minuscule scale, coming across as a quiet texture in the backdrop rather than as a statement piece. Or, Pool Party, that offers a seamless flow of a modest-sized traditional floral lattice, rendering the perfect finish to a vibrant space, allowing the palette - rather than the pattern - to be the star.

The Three Commandments of Choosing a Checkered Wallpaper

Wallpaper occupies substantial optical real estate and calls for long-term commitment. And especially so, when it comes to check and plaid wallpapers as they take almost an architectural form with their sharp-angled geometrics. Hence, invest much forethought when it comes to choosing one, using these thumb rules as your guideline:

PICK A CHECK WITH THE RIGHT PERSONALITY: The world of checks and plaids is not uni-toned; each speaks a different language and aligns with diverse decor styles. For instance, an earthy gingham feels very farmhouse-ish, a Scottish hunter green tartan plaid suits homes that lean on heritage accents, and an airy windowpane check rightly finds its place in a minimalist setting. Choose a check that aligns with the rest of the items in the space and vibes with your decor style.

JUDGE THE SCALE WISELY: Whether your wallpaper will make the intended impact in a space depends partly on the check’s scale. A minuscule gingham like Sea Lily may dwindle into the background in an open-concept living room while a more generously sized plaid like Dixie may overwhelm a small kitchenette. So choose the size of your check in relation with the dimensions of the room/wall it will dress. 

CHOOSE THE PALETTE WITH CARE: The colors of the walls set the tone of the room instantly. Bright walls make for a bright room, maximising the incoming light, while moody tones help capture the after-dark aesthetic, when paired with warm lighting and glam touches. So, decide what mood you want to create and how you want the space to react with natural light, and accordingly choose the palette. A dark hallway may benefit from a light and airy check like Sycuan Valley, while a sleep-friendly bedroom may find its goal fulfilled in the nocturnal aesthetic of navy blue Devon. 

Also, consider other aspects like the occupant and purpose of the room. So, for instance, when decorating your baby’s nursery or kids’ bedroom, consider opting for a playful tone like the leaf green of Burmese. Whereas, for an adult space, consider the relatively starker grayscale mode of Faraway. 

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Whether a country cottage bursting with tiny florals, a Japandi-style living room flaunting fluted panels, or a Victorian-style period home decked with decorative trims, checkered wallpapers feel right at home. Add them to a nursery, and they grow with your child, adapting to their taste over time; or cover your bedroom walls with them, and they get along with all types of beddings—plain neutrals, florals or stripes. Check and plaid wallpapers are timeless additions to any space, gifted with the rare ability to adapt to your evolution of taste, making them a carefree choice. So, go ahead, scroll through our collection and pick the checked backdrop that’ll go best with your space today, knowing all too well that they’ll look just right even decades later.

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