Guest Picks: Mad About Plaid
Plenty of ways to use gingham, tartan and other plaid patterns
With fall in full swing I find myself on a plaid binge. There's just something about the crisscrossing pattern that conjures up memories of chilly autumn days filled with hot cider and good times. Now allow me to weave you a colorful ideabook of plaid pleasure! — Rachel from Raenovate
Palmer Plaid Shower Curtain
Bring a pop of powerful plaid to your powder room with this shower curtain.
Gingham Pumpkin Plate
There are many different styles of plaid, including the fan favorite, gingham. Gingham plaid features bands of equal widths that crisscross horizontally and vertically. Artist Rae Dunn has painstakingly hand painted autumnal gingham pumpkin plates for a serving of whimsy.
Lunet Chair, Plaid
The earliest record of plaid dates back to 1512 when Scottish Highlanders began wearing the pattern. I like to think of this armchair as the modern day equivalent of a 1500s Scottish kilt.
Essex Kantha Ottoman - Plaid
This ottoman is upholstered with hand-embroidered vintage Indian throws — no two plaids are exactly alike.
Jacquard Plaid Bath Towel
Anchor gray and white combine to create a sophisticated jacquard plaid bath towel. It's 100-percent cotton and 100 percent style!
Bentham Plaid Bar Set
Accessorize your bar with Ralph Lauren's classic plaid bottle opener and corkscrew bar set. It doesn't get any more handsome than that.
Stanley Signature Furniture New American Chest
The classic four-drawer dresser receives a plaid pick-me-up!
Interior designer Andrea May hit the plaid nail on the head with this fantastic mosaic tile floor installation.
Fringed Merino Wool Toss Pillow
Does anything say "dropping temperatures" like a plaid, fringed, merino wool pillow?
Classic Tartan Plaid Wine Bottle Tote
With the holiday season knocking on our door, wrapping a bottle of wine in a red tartan plaid tote is the perfect gift for any hostess. 'Tis the season to be giving!
Madras Shade & Mason Touch Lamp Base
Known for its colorful, varied, crisscrossing stripes, madras plaid is typically made from lightweight cotton and used in balmy climates. Warm your home with the checks year-round.
Tattersall Plaid Cotton Rugs
Traditional tattersall plaid was designed for horse blankets, but now it's a pop-y pattern appropriate for use in all homes.
Westerham Tea Towel
A classic tea towel in prototypical plaid — it doesn't get any more British than that.
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