Mad for Plaid

I've always been a big fan of plaid, but I still haven't blogged about it. It's country, but it's refined. It's mid-century, but it's modern. It just makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

Betty Draper's kitchen wallpaper is the perfect example of plaid in the home in the 195o's. I would use this wallpaper now in my kitchen, love it!

This photo is from the first issue of Lonny Mag. It's an image from Grace Bonney's apartment. Love the simplicity...

Here are some great examples of plaid used in a modern way...

Photos: Irwin Feld Design and Garrison Hullinger Design

Photos: Apartment Therapy and Domino Magazine

The plaid touches in these photos are more traditional...

Photos: Ralph Lauren Lake House Bedding and Elle Decor

Add plaid in an unexpected way...

Photo: The Haystack Needle

This sofa from Horchow is made by none other than the King of Plaid himself... Ralph Lauren...

Horchow, Milton Sofa $1429

Anthropologie has had a few plaid pieces of furniture over the years and they never disappoint...

Anthropologie

Winifred Colorblock Settee $3498

and

Winifred Colorblock Ottoman $1298

Best way to get that mid-century look... go vintage!

Espasso, Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, contact dealer for price

Kerson, Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs, $2800

Plaid preppy bedding is always a fun way to go...

Matteo

Plaid Duvet Cover, $445 - $495

Plaid Sham Pair, $125 - $145

This plaid throw just screams "cozy up by the fire"...

Pendleton, Merino Throw $98

Crate and Barrel, Kelli Pillow $26.95

Image Glow, Hunting Lodge Plaid Lantern Candle $36

Pendleton, Tartan Dessert Plates $48

Anthropologie, On-A-Whim Dinnerware $10 - $48