Checkered Rugs: Your Buying and Styling Guide
Checkered rugs have been all the rage recently. If you’re looking to bring a stylish design with a difference to add to your home, a checkered pattern rug will serve you well.
The checkerboard pattern is a classic motif, found in a variety of settings from grand architecture to modern interiors. This guide takes you through how to choose the perfect checkered rug for your home, how to style it, and the top checkered rugs from our exciting range.
How to Style a Checkered Rug
Checkered patterns give you a lot to work with. There is a fantastic diversity of styles, from tight squares to looser diamond patterns and all the colour combinations you could ever imagine. When it comes to choosing and styling a rug with a checkered design, it depends on a variety of factors.
Think About the Usage
Before choosing your rug, think about the room it’s going into. Are you looking for a super soft rug for your bedroom? A more practical runner rug for the hallway? A large area rug to set the tone of your living room?
Thinking about how the rug will be used can help narrow down your choice, especially when it comes to material. It may be the case that your checkered rug is the focal point of a room or a simple decorative piece that you want to blend into an existing design.
Think About Colour Schemes
Colour also makes a huge difference. The shade or combinations you choose can create a certain mood. The classic black and white colour scheme can seamlessly slot into a sleek design and bring a chic monotone look. You could go eclectic with bold clashing colours or keep it neutral with creams and browns. Pastels add a fresh breeziness while deeper heritage colours can add sophistication.
Think About Type of Checkered Patterns
The bold repeating pattern of a checkered rug suits modern, abstract designs. Continue the hard lines with spare furniture and a muted palette for the all-out contemporary feel. Or, you could soften the angular lines with rounded shapes and cosy furnishings.
A checkered pattern with densely-packed squares creates a busy look that is an eye-catching centrepiece. Or, larger squares can be an aesthetically pleasing backdrop that lets other design pieces shine.
It all depends on personal taste. The best thing to do when you’re not sure is to browse the options available. Luckily, at Rugs Direct, we have a huge selection of checkered rugs to suit a huge range of styles.
Top Checkered Print Rugs from Our Range
Nearly all of the rugs in our impressive range come in multiple sizes, so whether you’re looking for a checkered runner rug or a checkered area rug, you’re sure to find what you need.
Black and White Checkered Rugs
Portland Rug
For the classic black and white look, you’re spoilt for choice. This Portland Rug from Oriental Weavers melds different hues to create a white, black and grey checkered rug look that has greater depth than the typical two-tone look.
White Checkered Rug
Or for something a bit lighter, this white checkered rug from Origins with its charcoal diamond design offers a fresher feel that would pair well with warm tones like wooden furniture. Plus, its shaggy pile gives an added level of comfort.
Wellness
This black and cream checkered rug from the Wellness range by Think Rugs is subtly elegant. The range also has brown and cream checkered rugs for a warmer look, as well as darker greys for a chic contemporary feel.
Green and White Checkered Rugs
Lexus Green Checkered Rug
Green and white is a fabulously fresh colour combination of increasing popularity in interior design. This Lexus green checkered rug from Oriental Weavers offers zesty greens, creams and browns for a checkered rug that evokes the breezy outdoors.
Moroccan Checkered Rugs
Andante Checkered Rug
If you want to go down a more traditional route, a Moroccan rug is a timeless and elegant piece for any home. The rougher lines on this Andante checkered rug by Mastercraft create an arresting abstract aura that will elevate your interior design.
Royal Classic
Or, this Royal Classic Moroccan-style rug by Oriental Weavers has an exquisitely ornate take on the checkered theme. It’s also made from ultra-dense 100% New Zealand wool, making it incredibly soft and durable.
Burnt Orange Checkered Rug
Portland Range
Burnt orange is a beautiful colour to have in your home. On a large rug, the colour could suffuse a room with warmth and bring to mind autumnal leaves. This orange, red and white checkered rug from Oriental Weavers’ Portland range has a sophisticated colour palette and thick pile, making it the perfect winter warmer.
Multicoloured Checkered Rugs
Checkered rugs don’t just have to comprise a two-tone colour scheme. Incorporating different shades makes your rug dynamic and more interesting. The Brooklyn collection from ThinkRugs features trendy designs in a fantastic range of hues.
Brooklyn Collection
This multicoloured option would light up an otherwise sparsely decorated room with its eclectic meld of shades.
Brooklyn Collection
Or. create a unique look with this grey and purple checkered rug, complete with a bold border for pleasing definition.
Find More Patterned Rugs With Free UK Delivery at Rugs Direct
If you’re looking for a brand new rug to enhance your home design, Rugs Direct are your one-stop shop. We stock thousands of rugs, including designer brands like Calvin Klein and Elle Decoration and a diverse range of styles and sizes.
We like to make the shopping experience as seamless as possible for you. Browse by colour, room, size, or style to find exactly what you’re looking for. With Rugs Direct, you always get impeccable customer service, free UK delivery on all items, and the lowest price guaranteed.