In recent years, the fashion trend for monotony has firmly strengthened in interior design. The credo of modern styles is practicality and naturalness. However, the order of boring color solutions began to gradually be diluted with repeating patterns, the fashion of which returned again. Geometric patterns were popular in the last century, and florals did not disappear from surfaces even longer. Of course, traditional styles have been preserved, in which colorful patterns have always been used. A cell in any interior looks fresh and creative. It has the unique property of making the situation more expensive, which helps a lot with budget repairs. There are many variants of patterns from lines intersecting at right angles, and in some countries such a pattern has a special role in history. We will talk about the styles in which the cell is used and how to organically fit it into the interior.
A cage is not as boring as ordinary people might think. This pattern has many variations and differs not only in color combinations, but also in the special arrangement of lines, their thickness and clarity.
The list of basic checkered ornaments that are used in interior decoration include:
Scottish tartan. A “family” pattern of one of the peoples inhabiting foggy Albion.
Lightweight Guinea, which is used in romantic interiors.
French vichy. In the 70-80s of the last century, such ornaments were widely used in clothing design. Now it was carefully preserved by Provence.
Burberry. This ornament got its name in honor of the company that first used it. The pattern of Burberry was to the taste of English football fantasies, therefore it is invariably associated with hooligan motifs and at the same time personifies everything British. Against the background of a usually light shade, groups of wide and thin lines intersect at right angles.
Chess combination according to the principles of contrast and analogy.
The goose foot pattern, which is still used in the design of outerwear and trousers, jackets made of dense, natural fabrics. The ornament seemed to be created by painted bird legs, the owners of which flew out of the cage and trampled well on the canvas.
Stylish argyle. This “hem” is usually adorned with classic sweaters and pullovers, but it harmoniously fits even to strict interiors. Argyle combines dark shades.
Each of the above checkered patterns is suitable only for certain styles and can look advantageous on some surfaces, and completely inappropriate on others.
Scottish cage, or tartan
The ornament is obtained by twill weaving of threads that are dyed in advance. Variations of tartan mass. In Scotland, they use a special "encoding" that only local people can read. Different types of ornaments indicate belonging to a particular organization, locality or clan. The pattern has become a hallmark of not only the Scots, but also their specific clothes. Famous kilts are made from fabric with tartan.
The pattern consists of horizontal and vertical stripes that combine with diagonal areas. The width of the lines can be different. The pattern is popular far beyond its homeland. Although the Scotch has almost an unlimited number of color variations, the combination of black with red and green is recognized as the most “favorite”. Tartan can be asymmetric and symmetrical. Bright options are combined only with plain surfaces. For example, the upholstery of a sofa in a juicy cage will become an accent in the interior, therefore, it is not recommended to add another catchy decor and scatter attention. Tartan is used not only in textiles, but also in wallpaper, flooring, countertops and even furniture facades.
Although tartan is an ancient pattern, it has a number of imitations. One of them was a "country" cell, which is created from threads dyed in neutral shades, and is not characterized by contrast.
Contrast chess
A checkerboard is a classic way of decorating surfaces. Depending on the color scheme, it can be:
Similar, that is, discreet, combining shades close in spectrum.
Contrast. The combination of colors in such a cell is catchy and colorful. If the pattern is small, then it literally begins to "ripple in the eyes."
Among the variations of contrast chess, the black-and-white version is very popular. It seamlessly blends into high-tech, loft, minimalism, chalet, constructivism, futurism and even modern interiors.If the combination seems too catchy, then you can choose a three-color version, where there is a neutral tone for balance: gray, beige, brown.
Chess tile is very fond of tile manufacturers. This pattern adorns many interiors of kitchens and bathrooms.
French vichy
Vichy is a “light” cellular pattern, which used to decorate mainly female summer clothes. It was invented in the French town of the same name. The ornament has incredible ease, which is achieved through a combination of white and mischievous, romantic shades: blue, green, blue, yellow, pink, red, lilac. There are three types of cells in the pattern: two main tones and one intermediate, which is obtained by mixing them. Vichy incredibly gently and softly looks complete with a delicate lace. Since the pattern comes from France, it was first integrated into the interior in this country for the first time. Moreover, the lightness and airiness of the ornament did not appeal to the strict elite styles that were popular in big cities.
Vichy joined the Provence - the direction of the French hinterland, and so it remained there. The pattern looks organically not on hard surfaces, but in the textile of curtains, tablecloths, upholstery, furniture covers, pillows, rugs, napkins, towels.
Airborne guinea
Guinem is one of the varieties of vichy. The ornament is distinguished only by its special brightness and large cells that look spectacular either on wide surfaces or in large spaces. In English-speaking countries, Vichy is called "gingham", which causes confusion in the names of the patterns for the Russian-speaking person. Guinemus, in turn, is close with a pepit pattern. It is created by the same principle, but cells are formed on the basis of a combination of white and black, brown. Pepita is suitable for the design of strict rooms: cabinets, workshops, uncompromising living rooms or spacious hallways.
Patchwork
Using the patchwork technique, blankets, rugs, pillowcases, towels and rugs are made. Many colorful patches (usually the same size) are simply stitched together. You can follow the principle of the traditional combination of three shades or make an incredibly bright and colorful decoration for the home. Such elements organically look in light, careless styles (Provence, fusion) and a number of ethnic trends. By the way, the patchwork does not impose restrictions on the shape of the flaps, but we are only interested in the squares. Incredibly “warm” look hot gloves, towels and napkins, in which monophonic pieces are combined with a patterned fabric.
Checkered interior examples
Checkered pattern may appear:
In the decor (the most popular option).
In the surfaces of finishing materials.
In furniture upholstery or covers for it.
At the same time, there are no restrictions on the types of decorated rooms. With a competent approach, the cell will organically look in a loft, modern, provence, country, art deco, shabby chic, ethnic, high-tech, minimalism, chalet, colonial, Japanese, English, Scandinavian, Italian styles. If you try very hard with the selection of colors, then the ornament can merge even into a classic setting, but if you do not have design skills, it is better not to take risks without the need.
Such a great stylistic “scatter” arose due to numerous checkered variations: both in the character of the pattern and in color combinations. Easy vichy is only suitable for Provence, shabby chic, fusion and "frivolous" Italian style. The use of an ornament created using the patchwork technique is limited to ethnics alone. A discreet tartan can decorate interiors decorated according to the canons of a loft, country, chalet and art deco. Chess is combined with minimalism, high-tech, Scandinavian and colonial style.
Kitchen-living room
The checkered pattern in rich shades looks especially soft and warm in the kitchen.In this room, the hostess usually tries to create a special cosiness that will inspire her to prepare culinary masterpieces. The cage can appear in decorative elements and textiles: lamp shades, mittens for hot, towels, tablecloths, napkins, curtains, coasters, upholstery of chairs and a soft corner. A mischievous pattern is decorated with wallpapers, plastic panels, tiles and even ceiling sheathing. Pink, purple, blue, red, green and yellow cells combine with white and lighter shades of the basic, bright tone. In order for the design to look finished, the ornament continues in ceramic and porcelain jewelry of the same shades.
Argyle, barberry, goose foot and tartan are usually used in living rooms. These patterns help create a unique atmosphere that, on the one hand, will gravitate to rigor, but at the same time it will not deprive the room of a touch of home comfort. In spacious living rooms, you can use the original interior technique - decorating the accent wall exclusively with a cage. In order to maintain balance in the situation, the rest of the design should be neutral pastel, without juicy impurities, otherwise the composition will visually “disintegrate” into variegated pieces. A bright decorative pattern can also decorate the surface of a sofa, armchairs, rugs, pillows, rugs.
Perfectly combines the brown-sand barberry on the wall with retro-framed pictures with bright blue and blue upholstery of the corner sofa against the background of a gray laminate.
Hallway
In small apartments, narrow corridors should be decorated with a cage with care. For these cases, only neutral options are used, created from a combination of light shades. Cramped rooms are always decorated in bright colors that visually expand the space. In houses more simply, corridors are replaced by luxurious halls. In such rooms, a checkered pattern can completely decorate one of the walls as a whole.
For those who prefer to get by with a minimum of details, options with light decor are suitable: ornaments on the rug at the front door, on the basket for umbrellas and canes, in the upholstery of the shoe bench.
Bathroom and toilet
The checkered pattern in the bathroom and toilet is used on the surface of the tile. Tiles can be selected in different colors and "assemble" the picture yourself during installation or you can purchase ready-made ceramics decorated with small squares. They don’t advise decorating the entire bathroom with checkered ornaments. Excessive variegation will damage the room, which usually does not differ in size. With the help of the pattern, accents are made over the bathtub or in the shower area, two zones of the combined bathroom are separated. Also, the cell can decorate the curtains for the shower, towels, rugs and even baskets for dirty laundry.
Black and white chess on the floor and partially on the walls looks original and stylish in combination with snow-white tiles. Bright accents in such finishes are placed exclusively in the form of decor. On such a neutral palette you can apply strokes of any shades, as it is willingly combined with any tones.
Children
A children's room is the place where colorful experiments are welcomed and even a bright patchwork is suitable. Experts recommend from early childhood to surround the baby with juicy colors, as this allows him to quickly learn the world, better navigate in space, and recognize objects according to the principle of color associations. In a room for a child, not only bedding and a bedspread, a plaid, curtains, a substrate in a cage for a parrot, a clip for books, upholstery of a chair or sofa are decorated with a bright cage.
The pattern can be embodied in storage spaces. For example, numerous shelves in an open shelf are painted in different shades and a large, colorful cage appears in the children's room. Such an original locker can be purchased in IKEA already ready-made.Budget furniture is ideal for a child who, sooner or later, will grow out of it, like an old jumpsuit.
In rooms for teenagers, it is recommended to use more calm tones. Boys who are keen on football will use the hooligan burberry, but for girls, Vichy or Guinea will become relevant. Embody ornaments mainly in textiles.
Bedroom
The bedroom is not advised to use a bright, catchy checkered ornament. This room for sleeping and relaxing should set up a calm mood and relaxation. A black and gray checkerboard can decorate a floor or a couple of pillows, but it is not recommended to design an accent wall with such a pattern. At the head of the bed, vichy with neutral pastel shades is used. In rare cases, tartan, argyle or pepita is used if the style of the room allows for such rigor. A soft, beige-gray square can decorate the head of the bed. The ornament is combined with a plain ivory bedspread and luxurious wallpaper with a floral pattern of the same color.
You can add a bright red, blue or purple rug at the foot of the bed to the simple interior of the bedroom. It is perfectly combined with a similar pattern on the lampshades.
How to combine a cage
The cell is attributed to ornaments with intense, dominant "energy". Regardless of the color scheme, it will suppress any other pattern, if it is located next door. Checkered surfaces are best combined with plain elements. The combination of colors is selected according to the principle of analogy, since contrast is not the best option for an overly active pattern. In rare cases, a pastel cage can organically look paired with a soft, floral ornament, made in the same colors.
The cage is out of fashion. Despite the rejection of many ornaments that have become traditional in the design, this pattern does not age and does not dust on the shelf, but decorates even ultramodern apartments. Due to its versatility and wide "range" of variations, the cell is easy to pick up for almost any interior.She can be calm, naughty, homely, careless, airy, austere and elegant. All that remains is to choose and embody in the decoration. Then your interior will become like a clan tartan - unique and inimitable.
In recent years, the fashion trend for monotony has firmly strengthened in interior design. The credo of modern styles is practicality and naturalness. However, the order of boring color solutions began to gradually be diluted with repeating patterns, the fashion of which returned again. Geometric patterns were popular in the last century, and florals did not disappear from surfaces even longer. Of course, traditional styles have been preserved, in which colorful patterns have always been used. A cell in any interior looks fresh and creative. It has the unique property of making the situation more expensive, which helps a lot with budget repairs. There are many variants of patterns from lines intersecting at right angles, and in some countries such a pattern has a special role in history. We will talk about the styles in which the cell is used and how to organically fit it into the interior.
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Varieties of cage in the interior
A cage is not as boring as ordinary people might think. This pattern has many variations and differs not only in color combinations, but also in the special arrangement of lines, their thickness and clarity.
The list of basic checkered ornaments that are used in interior decoration include:
Scottish cage, or tartan
The ornament is obtained by twill weaving of threads that are dyed in advance. Variations of tartan mass. In Scotland, they use a special "encoding" that only local people can read. Different types of ornaments indicate belonging to a particular organization, locality or clan. The pattern has become a hallmark of not only the Scots, but also their specific clothes. Famous kilts are made from fabric with tartan.
The pattern consists of horizontal and vertical stripes that combine with diagonal areas. The width of the lines can be different. The pattern is popular far beyond its homeland. Although the Scotch has almost an unlimited number of color variations, the combination of black with red and green is recognized as the most “favorite”. Tartan can be asymmetric and symmetrical. Bright options are combined only with plain surfaces. For example, the upholstery of a sofa in a juicy cage will become an accent in the interior, therefore, it is not recommended to add another catchy decor and scatter attention. Tartan is used not only in textiles, but also in wallpaper, flooring, countertops and even furniture facades.
Contrast chess
A checkerboard is a classic way of decorating surfaces. Depending on the color scheme, it can be:
Among the variations of contrast chess, the black-and-white version is very popular. It seamlessly blends into high-tech, loft, minimalism, chalet, constructivism, futurism and even modern interiors.If the combination seems too catchy, then you can choose a three-color version, where there is a neutral tone for balance: gray, beige, brown.
French vichy
Vichy is a “light” cellular pattern, which used to decorate mainly female summer clothes. It was invented in the French town of the same name. The ornament has incredible ease, which is achieved through a combination of white and mischievous, romantic shades: blue, green, blue, yellow, pink, red, lilac. There are three types of cells in the pattern: two main tones and one intermediate, which is obtained by mixing them. Vichy incredibly gently and softly looks complete with a delicate lace. Since the pattern comes from France, it was first integrated into the interior in this country for the first time. Moreover, the lightness and airiness of the ornament did not appeal to the strict elite styles that were popular in big cities.
Vichy joined the Provence - the direction of the French hinterland, and so it remained there. The pattern looks organically not on hard surfaces, but in the textile of curtains, tablecloths, upholstery, furniture covers, pillows, rugs, napkins, towels.
Airborne guinea
Guinem is one of the varieties of vichy. The ornament is distinguished only by its special brightness and large cells that look spectacular either on wide surfaces or in large spaces. In English-speaking countries, Vichy is called "gingham", which causes confusion in the names of the patterns for the Russian-speaking person. Guinemus, in turn, is close with a pepit pattern. It is created by the same principle, but cells are formed on the basis of a combination of white and black, brown. Pepita is suitable for the design of strict rooms: cabinets, workshops, uncompromising living rooms or spacious hallways.
Patchwork
Using the patchwork technique, blankets, rugs, pillowcases, towels and rugs are made. Many colorful patches (usually the same size) are simply stitched together. You can follow the principle of the traditional combination of three shades or make an incredibly bright and colorful decoration for the home. Such elements organically look in light, careless styles (Provence, fusion) and a number of ethnic trends. By the way, the patchwork does not impose restrictions on the shape of the flaps, but we are only interested in the squares. Incredibly “warm” look hot gloves, towels and napkins, in which monophonic pieces are combined with a patterned fabric.
Checkered interior examples
Checkered pattern may appear:
At the same time, there are no restrictions on the types of decorated rooms. With a competent approach, the cell will organically look in a loft, modern, provence, country, art deco, shabby chic, ethnic, high-tech, minimalism, chalet, colonial, Japanese, English, Scandinavian, Italian styles. If you try very hard with the selection of colors, then the ornament can merge even into a classic setting, but if you do not have design skills, it is better not to take risks without the need.
Such a great stylistic “scatter” arose due to numerous checkered variations: both in the character of the pattern and in color combinations. Easy vichy is only suitable for Provence, shabby chic, fusion and "frivolous" Italian style. The use of an ornament created using the patchwork technique is limited to ethnics alone. A discreet tartan can decorate interiors decorated according to the canons of a loft, country, chalet and art deco. Chess is combined with minimalism, high-tech, Scandinavian and colonial style.
Kitchen-living room
The checkered pattern in rich shades looks especially soft and warm in the kitchen.In this room, the hostess usually tries to create a special cosiness that will inspire her to prepare culinary masterpieces. The cage can appear in decorative elements and textiles: lamp shades, mittens for hot, towels, tablecloths, napkins, curtains, coasters, upholstery of chairs and a soft corner. A mischievous pattern is decorated with wallpapers, plastic panels, tiles and even ceiling sheathing. Pink, purple, blue, red, green and yellow cells combine with white and lighter shades of the basic, bright tone. In order for the design to look finished, the ornament continues in ceramic and porcelain jewelry of the same shades.
Argyle, barberry, goose foot and tartan are usually used in living rooms. These patterns help create a unique atmosphere that, on the one hand, will gravitate to rigor, but at the same time it will not deprive the room of a touch of home comfort. In spacious living rooms, you can use the original interior technique - decorating the accent wall exclusively with a cage. In order to maintain balance in the situation, the rest of the design should be neutral pastel, without juicy impurities, otherwise the composition will visually “disintegrate” into variegated pieces. A bright decorative pattern can also decorate the surface of a sofa, armchairs, rugs, pillows, rugs.
Hallway
In small apartments, narrow corridors should be decorated with a cage with care. For these cases, only neutral options are used, created from a combination of light shades. Cramped rooms are always decorated in bright colors that visually expand the space. In houses more simply, corridors are replaced by luxurious halls. In such rooms, a checkered pattern can completely decorate one of the walls as a whole.
For those who prefer to get by with a minimum of details, options with light decor are suitable: ornaments on the rug at the front door, on the basket for umbrellas and canes, in the upholstery of the shoe bench.
Bathroom and toilet
The checkered pattern in the bathroom and toilet is used on the surface of the tile. Tiles can be selected in different colors and "assemble" the picture yourself during installation or you can purchase ready-made ceramics decorated with small squares. They don’t advise decorating the entire bathroom with checkered ornaments. Excessive variegation will damage the room, which usually does not differ in size. With the help of the pattern, accents are made over the bathtub or in the shower area, two zones of the combined bathroom are separated. Also, the cell can decorate the curtains for the shower, towels, rugs and even baskets for dirty laundry.
Black and white chess on the floor and partially on the walls looks original and stylish in combination with snow-white tiles. Bright accents in such finishes are placed exclusively in the form of decor. On such a neutral palette you can apply strokes of any shades, as it is willingly combined with any tones.
Children
A children's room is the place where colorful experiments are welcomed and even a bright patchwork is suitable. Experts recommend from early childhood to surround the baby with juicy colors, as this allows him to quickly learn the world, better navigate in space, and recognize objects according to the principle of color associations. In a room for a child, not only bedding and a bedspread, a plaid, curtains, a substrate in a cage for a parrot, a clip for books, upholstery of a chair or sofa are decorated with a bright cage.
The pattern can be embodied in storage spaces. For example, numerous shelves in an open shelf are painted in different shades and a large, colorful cage appears in the children's room. Such an original locker can be purchased in IKEA already ready-made.Budget furniture is ideal for a child who, sooner or later, will grow out of it, like an old jumpsuit.
In rooms for teenagers, it is recommended to use more calm tones. Boys who are keen on football will use the hooligan burberry, but for girls, Vichy or Guinea will become relevant. Embody ornaments mainly in textiles.
Bedroom
The bedroom is not advised to use a bright, catchy checkered ornament. This room for sleeping and relaxing should set up a calm mood and relaxation. A black and gray checkerboard can decorate a floor or a couple of pillows, but it is not recommended to design an accent wall with such a pattern. At the head of the bed, vichy with neutral pastel shades is used. In rare cases, tartan, argyle or pepita is used if the style of the room allows for such rigor. A soft, beige-gray square can decorate the head of the bed. The ornament is combined with a plain ivory bedspread and luxurious wallpaper with a floral pattern of the same color.
You can add a bright red, blue or purple rug at the foot of the bed to the simple interior of the bedroom. It is perfectly combined with a similar pattern on the lampshades.
How to combine a cage
The cell is attributed to ornaments with intense, dominant "energy". Regardless of the color scheme, it will suppress any other pattern, if it is located next door. Checkered surfaces are best combined with plain elements. The combination of colors is selected according to the principle of analogy, since contrast is not the best option for an overly active pattern. In rare cases, a pastel cage can organically look paired with a soft, floral ornament, made in the same colors.
The cage is out of fashion. Despite the rejection of many ornaments that have become traditional in the design, this pattern does not age and does not dust on the shelf, but decorates even ultramodern apartments. Due to its versatility and wide "range" of variations, the cell is easy to pick up for almost any interior.She can be calm, naughty, homely, careless, airy, austere and elegant. All that remains is to choose and embody in the decoration. Then your interior will become like a clan tartan - unique and inimitable.