Love It | Checkers
Who remembers their first pair of checkerboard Vans? They are the inspiration for this edition of LOVE IT, but because that’s when our love affair with this classic pattern all began. Checkers have been hot for a while, but they truly have enough charm to stay for many, many years—in your home or in your closet. It’s been a while since we curated some fun items for LOVE IT. Please enjoy this round-up and point us in the direction of your favourite checker patterned goods and inspiration! Enjoy.
Our favourite checkered pieces:
Checkers Throw Blanket by Swell Made Co. A tried and true blanket for home or outdoor adventures. Golden and neutral hues complement spaces throughout your home.
Standard Reusable Bag by Baggu. Available in a plethora of patterns, but we’re loving these classic checkers. Baggu reusable bags are now made with 100% recycled nylon filament yarn. Each bag carries 2-3 plastic grocery bags worth of stuff!
Vans Checkerboard Slip Ons. First introduced in 1977, this classic patterned shoe has been an instant, now global, icon for decades.
4x4 Tiles by Fireclay Tile. These classic square tiles are great for creating a checkerboard pattern anywhere in your home. Available in a variety of sizes and a rainbow of colours, the possibilities are endless for floors, walls, showers, countertops, furniture, and even small projects like coasters. Sustainably made in California.
The CALLI Butter Rum, Hand Woven Pillow Cover by Townsend Rowe Home. If our checkered blanket had a sister, this pillow would be it. Made with carefully sourced textiles, from India and Morocco, Towsend and Rowe Home creates timeless pillow covers (and more) for your home.
Green Checkerboard Card Wallet by Bouquet. Handmade in Montreal with goat leather, this card wallet is the perfect way to downsize your “Costanza” sized wallet and last for years to come. Just tuck it into your pocket or small bag.
Checkered Rectangular Clips (2) by Simons. Clips for all hairstyles that show your love for classic checkers. Available as a set of two.
Want to see more checkered styles for home and accessories? Follow us on Pinterest for more fun inspiration including more of our favourites:
Balm Beach Retreat by Autumn Hachey of Stay Here.
A checkered bathroom by Robert McKinley as seen in Vogue—why 1970s decor is trending again.
Checkered pool dreams in Tulum, Mexico at Casa Pueblo Boca Paila as seen in Wallpaper.
Another lovely checkered bathroom in Mexico by Alex Boudreau.
Plush checkered towels by ITA Leisure—a brand that is inspired by and celebrates Black joy in the outdoors.
Lake Placid Lodge by Autumn Hachey of Stay Here.
Lesley Robb (she/her) is the Owner + Designer of Swell Made Co. Here, on the The Swell Life Blog she shares the simple things that bring her joy — wine, travel, home decor, entrepreneurship, family life, design and more. Thanks for reading! You’re swell.