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Cheerful checks: 32 pieces to add a playful touch to your home

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by Megan Burns
20th Jun 2023

Simple but colourful, these checkerboard-inspired accessories are an easy addition to any space.

Checks are having an interiors moment, and it’s easy to see why. Their geometric forms are unfussy, yet are a great way to add a touch of colour to your home.

They’re pattern for the pattern-averse, and their cheerful mood feels especially apt for summer, reminiscent of picnic blankets and sun dresses.

Here are 32 pieces to shop now.

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