This season’s smartest buys in chequerboard or candy stripes are a shortcut to upping the pizzazz in any home.
Though a UK household staple since the 1980’s, ever since Jonathan Anderson referenced the beloved ceramics brand, Cornishware, for his SS24 menswear collection in June, their candy-striped mugs shot to the top of every fashionista’s wish list, marking a somewhat revival in retro stripey tableware.
Elsewhere, fashion designer turned ceramicist Henry Holland’s debut home collection, which includes quirky chequerboard milk jugs, vases and bowls, evokes the patterns of decorative home décor brand MacKenzie-Childs, long associated with checks since its beginnings back in 1983.
Add to the mix a bevy of independent brands offering everything from statement furniture to vases in candy stripes or chequerboard—there’s plenty of ways to upgrade your home this month.
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Cushion Calling
You may have found yourself poring over Buchanan Studio’s Instagram, which features their past design projects, including the achingly cool redesign of artist Philip Colbert’s house. Although the husband- and-wife team do interiors, set design and art direction, they’ve been slowly expanding their product offering to include this joyful striped studio chair, which gives the illusion of five floating cushions. We can’t wait to see what comes next.
Check Plate
Fashion’s favourite noughties designer, Henry Holland, has brought his penchant for loud design to the world of ceramics. His bold tableware, such as this chequerboard set, is currently catnip for interior lovers.
All’Italienne
Milan-based fashion and interiors label La Double J is synonymous with maximalist and joyful design. These linen-striped table mats are sure to elevate any dinner party.
Moroccan Moment
Inspired by the colours of Tangier’s medina, these striped cushion pads in cotton canvas from every Londoner’s favourite homeware brand, Alice Palmer Co, come in six stunning colours.
Barbie’s Beach Day
Bring a retro vibe to your next beach day with this Barbie-worthy pink-stripe umbrella and deckchair from Business and Pleasure, which feature a vintage-style cotton fringe.
Voguest Vase
Homeware brand De La Jardin is gaining an increasing cult following for its hand-sculpted, artsy creations made from recycled papier-maché clay.
Cornish Cool
Banish dainty chinaware from your cabinet in favour of clunky striped Cornish ware, now back en vogue since Jonathan Anderson referenced the British heritage brand for spring ’24.
Conscious Light
Each piece from Alepel is one of a kind and hand-made in Brazil. This sandalwood and amber Madison candle is encased in hand-painted vegan Nappa leather.
Prized Pouffe
We love this playful skirted Aurora footstool in artichoke from sustainable decorative furniture company Ceraudo, made with Indian cotton and FSC- certified wood.
