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Plaid Love

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After finishing my parents’ family room makeover this week, I started thinking about those hideous blue and yellow plaid couches. My mom tried “gifting” them to several people, but no one took the bait.

how to use plaid in your homeBut then it got me thinking… sometimes plaid is a GOOD thing. Actually, plaid can be pretty down right awesome when done right. For example:

Traditional Entry by New York Interior Designers & Decorators BHSDesign
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I love this settee in the neutral tones,
especially set against the wood paneling and trim work.

Contemporary Living Room by Boston Interior Designers & Decorators Hudson Interior Design
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Or if you want to do a larger piece, stick to more monochromatic tones.
Don’t go for plaid with contrasting colors. Stay simple.

Farmhouse Hall by Atlanta Architects & Building Designers Historical Concepts
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Or if you’re not brave enough for a couch or loveseat,
try a little accent chair.
Adds a little interest and pattern to the area.

Traditional Bedroom by San Francisco Furniture & Accessories Pottery Barn
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Plaid can also look great in the bedroom.
Just don’t overdo the design;
stay simple on the accessories and window treatments.

Traditional Bedroom by London Interior Designers & Decorators Lisette Voute Designs
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Looking for just a little splash of pattern in the bedroom?
Check out this gorgeous nail head trim headboard in navy and red plaid!

Modern Kids by Brooklyn Architects & Building Designers Leone Design Studio
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Plaid can also be an amazing wall treatment.
Think on a smaller scale, like just an accent wall.
And stay with minimal colors so you don’t overpower the room.

Beach Style Dining Room by Sydney Interior Designers & Decorators Alwill Interiors
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You could also paint a plaid effect on an accent wall.
Simple yet chic.

Contemporary Family Room by Mill Valley Interior Designers & Decorators GEORGE Interior Design
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If looking for plaid in smaller doses, try accent pillows.
And plaid always looks amazing when mixed with broad stripes.

Traditional Living Room by Farmingdale Furniture & Accessories Benjamin Rugs and Furniture
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Or bring the colors of your room together using plaid accent pillows.
It can help the colors of a room seem more cohesive.

Traditional Dining Room by Dallas Home Builders TATUM BROWN CUSTOM HOMES
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Another way for a small amount of plaid to have a big impact is window treatments.
I love how this is mixed with the patterned wallpaper. Gorgeous!

Eclectic Living Room by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Anthony Baratta LLC
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So just remember not to overdo your plaid…
I’m talking to you, blue and green plaid room.

how to use plaid in your home
So, do you guys have any plaid?
Old school hunter green plaid couches anyone?
Yeah… we had those too.
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Comments

  1. Jenny says

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    My couch and chair are plaid and I love them. They are very light colored.

  2. Dee at the Carlton says

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    I love the timelessness of the look, I have some tartan / plaid in my dining room & I love it

    http://deeatthecarlton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/tartan-for-dining-room.html

    • howtonestforless says

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      Love the touch of plaid!

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