A Zig and a Zag: Chevron Patterns
Zig Zag patterns, known as chevron patterns in more sophisticated circles, are dynamic and can add a lot of energy to a room. The word "chevron" refers to a "V" shape. Very thin "V"s repeated, can become what's known as a "Herringbone" pattern, often seen on wool suits. I do have a question about calling something "Herringbone" though - is it staggered? I honestly don't know. Check out the picture of the white tile below and kindly school me. (UPDATE: I've been schooled - Herringbone is indeed staggered)
How to use this pattern? In the past few years I've noticed a zig zag explosion, which I credit to Madeline Weinrib's scrumptious rugs and a certain Miles Redd picture that could possibly be the most blogged about bedroom of all time. The key is to use just the right dose. Below are images where designers got it just right.
How to use this pattern? In the past few years I've noticed a zig zag explosion, which I credit to Madeline Weinrib's scrumptious rugs and a certain Miles Redd picture that could possibly be the most blogged about bedroom of all time. The key is to use just the right dose. Below are images where designers got it just right.
This small chevron rug is just the right size for this office - it plays off the trellis pattern on the chair, and leaves room for the desk chair to roll around freely.
These chevron drapes are a very bold move, and are perhaps the only thing that could stand up to those horizontal walls.
Just a sash of chevron adds to the mix of patterns on these throw pillows and the rug.
I had never seen tiles like this before I saw this image. Lovely!
A large zig zag area rug gives this room an exciting base.
These dynamic drapes are two stories high! People descending the stairs can enjoy the pattern all the way down.
For some reason I am more likely to say "Herringbone" when it comes to hardwood floor patterns. I'm not sure why - I'm still trying to work it out!
I can't believe I'm about to say "jazzes it up," but that is exactly what this rug does to this traditional country room. It jazzes it up!
O.K. Is this technically the most accurate picture of what is called "Herringbone"? With the staggering? Please let me know in the comments section!
Oh, by the way, this is the Miles Redd room that launched a thousand of us bloggers searching high and low for a ziggity zaggity rug just like this one!