From statement sofas that make a room to quick-win soft furnishings that add colour and print, checkerboard interiors are nothing new, but they remain forever cool. The trend is still going strong – let’s be honest, it’s practically a classic – and there are so many cool brands creating character-filled pieces, as well as affordable high street options to take your fancy. Scroll to shop our edit.

Checkerboard print can really ground a room when used in big functional spaces – a tiled bathroom, splashback, or kitchen floor, for example.

A huge invest but this Usm X Buchanan Studio coffee table proves checkerboard is a modern classic.

Cream and rich burgundy checked tiles will add a French bistro feel to your kitchen.

table with checked linens at claridges

Inspired by Claridge’s inimitable Art Deco design, these table linens are an ode to the hotel’s iconic checkerboard lobby. 

London-based interior design brand Buchanan Studio create pieces that define cosy luxury. Create a surrealist mood with their super deep, “floating” sofa, made all the more cool with their checkmate fabric in cream and sage.

A checked patterned rug can bring a bit of contemporary cool to a traditional room. We love the more graphic print paired against antique furniture and frilled soft furnishings.

Rosie Gore’s charming ceramics are perfect for those who love to host with style.

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