Hot For Houndstooth
First used in the Scottish Lowlands, a houndstooth pattern is a tessellation, which means it’s a repeating shape. Popular in menswear since a high-end designer used it on suits in 1933, houndstooth has lately been trendy in interior design. Traditionally a small print in black and white, houndstooth isn’t just for your (stylish) grandfather anymore. It’s being used all over furniture and decor in different sizes, colors, and mediums (like wood-topped tables). Make this classic design work for you with our houndstooth favorites from the Houzz Shop.
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Get hot for houndstooth by bringing the classic menswear pattern into your home
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Get hot for houndstooth by bringing the classic menswear pattern into your home
A Classic Made NewAs much as we love classic black and white, houndstooth has a whole new look when it’s in color. And it’s not just the palette that’s evolving—we’ve got houndstooth plaids, watercolors, and even inlaid wood. The new houndstooth retains it’s nostalgic, preppy feel but with a touch of modern flair. Try a pillow, rug, or throw covered in colored houndstooth to test the trend, or choose something bigger like a bedspread, chair, or cocktail table to really make a statement. And don’t feel like you have to choose between black and white or technicolor; mixing and matching with houndstooth will create an eclectic look with depth of design.
Classic Black and WhiteThere’s a reason houndstooth was originally designed in black and white—it’s striking, and goes with everything. We still have a soft spot for the classic colors because it also hits on another huge decor trend: menswear. Use houndstooth in a few spots around your space to create a cohesive look, or choose an accent wall to deck out with houndstooth wallpaper. When the pattern is small, it works well on big pieces of furniture and when it’s oversized, it’s so chic on decor like throw pillows and bedspreads.
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