Get the Look: The Haberdashery Home

Not so long ago, haberdashers’ shops provided the textiles, patterns and style guidance for dapper gentlemen around the world. Take some cues from the past and elevate your space today by adding custom styling to any room. From the bedroom to the bathroom, these garment-inspired patterns and materials create an instantly classic look.

Pinstripes

Just as pinstripes on a suit provides the illusion of height, when applied to a wall, pinstripes make ceilings appear higher.

A dark sofa in front of a dark wall can get lost in a room. By covering a sofa in a pinstriped fabric, you can keep a sofa’s moody color palette without its losing its identity.

Paint: Newburyport Blue, Benjamin Moore


Don’t be bashful with color just because you’re using pinstripes. Multicolored pinstripes add instant pop to a space, with lines thin enough to avoid a rainbow look.

Wallpaper: Rayures


Bed: Room & Board; paint: Winter Gray, Benjamin Moore


Houndstooth

You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to appreciate the classic appeal of houndstooth. In the photo above, it works well as a covering for a bed.

A houndstooth mosaic tile backsplash (left) provides visual impact in a wood-clad kitchen.


While white and shades of black or brown are the colors of traditional houndstooth, changing the white to a different color, such as the light blue in this rug, can create a more modern look.

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Plaid

Plaid is a popular pattern for many fabrics found in the home, on everything from pillows to bedding to furniture. But when applied in unexpected spaces, the impact can be dramatic — such as with this plaid tile backsplash reminiscent of the classic Burberry design.

Range: Wolf


A shower tiled in plaid, a Carrara marble sink and a shaded sconce make for a handsome bathroom.

Tile: Craftsman Court Ceramics


Outdoor seating in yellow plaid adds color and dimension to this modern patio.

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