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It only takes so long scrolling through your Instagram feed to stumble across a checkered rug, pillow, or mug. The retro '60s-inspired print has taken over people's homes in recent months, which is why you'll see it everywhere, both online and on the shelves of your local furniture shop.
While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it sure brings personality and playfulness to any room — and who doesn't want a little bit of that? Keep reading to find our favorite checkerboard styles from websites like Amazon and Urban Outfitters that'll help you tap into the trend.
— Additional reporting by Shelcy Joseph
Upgrade your home office with the retro-inspired UO Printed Desk Mat ($24). The cloth mat features a warped checkerboard motif atop a rubber backing to ensure it doesn't move around. You'll feel like you're in the early aughts with this mat on your office desk.
Set the mood in your home with the Checkerboard Taper Candle Set ($18 for four). The set include four wax tapered candles covered in a textured tonal checkerboard motif for an effortless of-the-moment ambience.
Checkerboard Taper Candle Set
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Upgrade your planter to a current print with the Checkerboard Tufted Planter Cover ($29). The tufted cover offers a high-contrast motif that complements plants' green leaves wonderfully. Available in pink and neutral prints, these plant covers are a must have.
Checkerboard Tufted Planter Cover
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Turn lounging into an art form with the Orange Twist Floor Pillow by GalaxyEyes ($57). The pillow cover is extra large, making it a great option for sitting. Its zip opening will keep its filling secure, so you never have to worry about a mess.
Orange Twist Floor Pillow by GalaxyEyes
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Upgrade a wall or two in your apartment with the Avenie Warped Checkerboard Removable Wallpaper ($79-$199). The wallpaper is cut into tiles, so you can use it to accent one wall or an entire room. Choose from three different sizes to best fit your space.
Avenie Warped Checkerboard Removable Wallpaper
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Display your favorite trinkets atop this Myla Checkerboard Tray ($24). The tray comes in a green or cream shade and offers a trio of compartments for keeping small treasures in place.
This Cotton Candy Pink and Cadmium Green Checkerboard Rug ($50-$424, originally $59-$499) will add some playfulness to any room. This rug is super easy to clean — simply vacuum it and wipe it with soap and water. We'd suggest a nonslip pad as its cotton backing can move around.
Cotton Candy Pink and Cadmium Green Checkerboard Rug
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This Emissary Torino Checker Vase ($517) is an investment piece. Its gorgeous checkerboard motif and gold edges will liven up your abode. Place it on a shelf or table, and fill it with branches and decorative buds for an eye-catching statement.
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The Checked Pattern Picture Frame ($18-$25) is hard to miss. The unique frame is available in two sizes — 4"x6" and 5"x7" — and is made of plexiglass for a shatter-proof display.
Checked Pattern Picture Frame
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Lulu and Georgia Irregular Checkerboard Bolster Pillow by Sarah Sherman Samuel
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Lulu and Georgia Checkerboard Rug by Sarah Sherman Samuel
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Place the Indoor/Outdoor Short Tiled Side Table ($219) on your porch or inside your home (wherever it looks best) for a groovy appeal. The side table showcases a curbed and tile pattern that will take you back to the early aughts.
Indoor/Outdoor Short Tiled Side Table
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Ideal for small spaces, the Sanna Room Divider ($649) is made to separate your living room from your dining area (or any space that needs privacy). Complete with three panels and a vintage-looking checkered motif, it lends a unique look to your home.
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