Checkered furniture

checkered attitude

Use timber stain to create a checker pattern on furniture! I am so excited to finally bring this project to life! Back in August last year I found a beautiful bar cart and knew it would be perfect to upcycle, so I shared an idea I had been thinking of for ages - timber stained stripes. My plan

We found the latest trend taking the home decor world by storm. We've gathered the best-checkered home decor pieces to elevate and freshen up your space.

We talked to Urban Outfitters' General Manage of Home, Sue Jean Bang, about 8 home items — from checkerboard chairs to Dusen Dusen trash cans — that are worth adding to cart.

elevated pieces on a budget

Hand painted geometric chequerboard desk in deep racing green and white. For a fun fresh retro feel.

I had never been a fan of checkered prints. Not when everyone else was clamoring for a pair of Vans bearing the motif or when this iconic ’70s pattern got a second (or third? maybe even fourth?) wind and resurfaced a few years back for its millennial redux. Now, checkerboard’s everywhere, and somehow, I turned a corner on my feelings for its graphic form.

Diy dresser, black and white checkered tiles, studio

And yet, somehow, comfort reigns supreme

Upcycled DIY Checker Painted Side Table - Smor Kitchen

S•P•R•I•N•G on Instagram: "NEW checkered collection available @glassette. Bold pattern on traditional styles make a very pleasing combination. Hand painted with matching mounts. Three new colours Sky & Mustard, Cherry & Sand, Moss & Salmon. All come in two sizes to A4 & A3 artworks. #frames #handpainted #myglassette #checkered #check #wallart #gallerywall #interiors #styling #art #handmadeuk"

Evie Kemp on Instagram: "From high school tools cabinet (there’s no way this would have fit all the tools at my school 😅) to my make up storage 💁‍♀️💄. This DIY project was such a satisfying transformation and really shows that when furniture is made from solid wood it can be brought back from the brink. #furnitureflip #paintingfurniture #checkerboarddecor"

Shop The JMF Chair by Forsyth. Inspired by the modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank, this shapely chair doubles as a functional sculpture for your living room. Handcrafted from solid oak, this beautifully constructed piece features a cushioned seat and back covered in a textured wool and jute checkerboard. The JMF Chair can be made completely bespoke.

Tour Charlotte and Angus Buchanan’s London home that’s filled with inspiring bathroom tile and chic salvaged finds.