Home Beautiful has been busy looking to the future to determine the interior design trends that are set to capture our hearts and homes in 2025 and beyond. We’ve pinpointed four distinct looks we believe will rise in popularity. We’ve already detailed why we believe Renaissance Red will burn bright in the coming year. Now it’s time to reveal the second interior design trend: the classic yet modern Check Mate. It’s filled with black and white chequred patterns amidst a backdrop of dusty blue. “This trend stems from the timeless, but using checks on upholstery is modern,” outlines Elle Lovelock, Home Beautiful Editor-In-Chief. Read on for a full description and to find out how to recreate this interior design trend in your own home.
‘Giselle’ bedhead in Dash Check, $1950/queen, Heatherly. French flax linen quilt cover, $350/queen; and pillowcases, $84.90/set of 2; all in Charcoal Gingham, all I Love Linen. White cushion covers with black piping, $34.99 each, H&M. ‘McKenzie’ bedside table in Dove, $349, Provincial Home Living. On bedside ‘Marshall’ table lamp, $35, Kmart. ‘Jade’ vase, $129, One Six Eight London. ‘Style’ book by Natalie Walton, $65, Living By Design. ‘Belle’ tray, $54.95, French Knot. In tray Scalloped edge bowl, $7, Kmart. ‘Call it Home’ book by Amber Lewis, $60, David Jones. ‘The Poetry of Spaces’ book by Sarah Andrew, $65, David Jones. On wall ‘Ascot’ wall lights in Brass, $219 each, Beacon Lighting. Wall painted in Porter’s Paints Eggshell acrylic paint in Cadet Blue, $155.90/4L. For similar flooring, try Plantino Native Herringbone in Spotted Gum flooring, $140/sqm (product only), Choices Flooring. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
There is no palette as timeless as black and white. Even after centuries of use, this pairing has versatility as the shades famously complement nearly every colour. “When you think of monochrome you think of something modern, striking and hard,” says Elle Lovelock of the black and white look. “This has softness, teamed with a rustic touch that’s ideal for a modern farmhouse look.”
Play with pattern
Here, gingham is the crowning glory. While chequered tiles have been popular on bathroom floors since time immemorial, using this pattern on upholstery marks a point of difference. Black and white gingham bedheads, blankets, cushions and sofas calm the contrast between these opposing hues. “We also did a play on this aspect with the gallery wall,” reveals Elle. Monochrome artworks arranged in a grid echo the gingham pattern. Even the use of square cushions atop a bed gently evokes the interior design trend.
Wisteria Design ‘Paddington’ 2.5-seater sofa in check fabric, $4999, Suzie Anderson Home, Moss Vale. On sofa ‘Corsica’ linen cushion cover in Blue, $69.95/50cm x 50cm, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Saxon’ coffee table in Ash, $2299, Domayne. On coffee table ‘Ivy’ vase, $69, One Six Eight London. ‘Amelia’ lamp in Brass, $215, Pepperwhites by Tara Dennis. ‘Secret Gardens’ book by Matthew Cantwell, $59.99, Dymocks. Woodwick ‘Seaside Neroli’ candle, $74.95, Candle Cottage. ‘Bruno’ side table, $449, Castlery. Faux olive tree, $349; and Buhera basket, $179.95; both Provincial Home Living. Art prints, from $16.96 (unframed), Circa Art Collection at Etsy. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
Introduce colour
“There aren’t that many people that live purely with black and white in their homes,” explains Lucy Gough, Home Beautiful stylist. “That’s why I added the Cadet Blue from Porter’s Paints. It adds a bit of personality.” Swathes of dusty blue form soft undercurrents that tie the aesthetic together. “The blue works as a neutral to ground the space,” says Elle, “but it has enough colour for vibrancy.”
‘Gruyere’ flowerpot, $89.95/XL; faux olive tree, $349; and ‘Forbes’ console table, $349; all Provincial Home Living. On console ‘Jean’ vessel in Milk, $149, McMullin. Marmoset Found ruffle rectangle platter in Chalk White, $149, Home Beautiful Shop. ‘Darjeeling Cotton’ scented candle, $19.99, H&M. ‘New Coastal’ book by Ingrid Weir, $60, Booktopia. ‘Secret Gardens’ book by Matthew Cantwell, $59.99, Dymocks. ‘Near the Beach’ book by Real Living. ‘Amore’ pleated wall lights with Natural linen shades, $189 each, Beacon Lighting. ‘Draper’ rug in Black, $2350/2.7m x 1.8m, Hali Rugs. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
How to choose flooring
Also helping bridge the gap between the two shade extremes are timber floorboards. “Grey-washed or naturally grey-toned woods provide a middle ground between black and white, adding depth without introducing strong colour,” says Nicole Canty, product manager at Choices Flooring. For natural warmth, Nicole suggests honeyed hues like oak or wide planks in any of these tones, “to add texture without complicating the clean lines of the palette”.
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Clockwise from top left: Porter’s Paints eggshell acrylic paint swatches in Cadet Blue (left) and (right, from top) Squid Ink, Jaguar, Van Helsing and Aniseed. ‘Karesansui’ incense burner, $55, Black Blaze. ‘Elysian’ kitchen mixer in White, $259.90, ABI Interiors. Zellige tile in Lily, $345.94/sqm; and Black, $345.94/sqm; both Tile Republic. Iver ‘Helsinki’ lever, $199/set of 2, Luxe Hardware. Newport’ tile in White, $92/sqm, Tile Cloud. Jute rope pull with Acid Washed Brass, $34.95, Hepburn Hardware. Mountain Ash flooring, Eco Outdoor. Kaboodle Sea Salt A5 Door and Panel colour swatch. French flax linen quilt cover in Charcoal Gingham, $350/queen (background), I Love Linen.(Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
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