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It’s no secret that home decor lovers are obsessed with all things vintage these days. Take one scroll through your Instagram feed, and you’ll likely spot everything from ornate vintage mirrors to kitchens featuring tiled countertops with an old-world flair. But when it comes to bedding, retro-inspired gingham prints are officially taking over, according to the pros. Retailers like Quince, Bedsure, and Walmart are getting in on the trend, stocking cozy sheet sets, duvet covers, and shams in gingham prints.
So why are people suddenly outfitting their beds with the pattern? Amanda Constantine, the home & apparel reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Textiles Lab, says it’s simply because it’s classic. “Gingham has an inherently nostalgic feel because it has been around for ages,” Constantine says. “I particularly love gingham in lived-in materials, like linen or washed cotton, to feed into the nostalgia factor.”
San Diego-based designer Diane Luna is also onboard with the home craze. “Having been raised in the country, I can attest that gingham bedding brings a nostalgic vibe. One glance at a gingham quilt reminds me of morning sunshine dappled across my pillow, fluffy daffodils peeking through the window,” Luna shares.
Luna prefers an understated approach when dressing a bed in gingham, though. For instance, “just a ruffle to lightly frame a linen pillow, or a soft bed skirt to ground the style. Gingham is darling as an upholstered headboard, with multiple floral shams stacked in front.”
If you’re ready to test the gingham bedding trend—and add a dose of grandmacore vibes to your space—shop an assortment of budget-friendly picks below.
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Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.
