Summer’s Favorite Pattern Is Getting a Makeover for Fall – Shop 24 Gingham Picks to Make Your Home Feel Like a Cozy Cottage This Autumn

Between its homey charm and heritage appeal, gingham feels so right for fall. Here are the best pieces in this playful pattern to shop right now

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Gingham has a lot of connotations with summer decorating. It’s light, playful, and nostalgic – just like the season itself. But this year, we’re seeing brands reimagine gingham for fall, giving this classic summertime print a muted, earthy makeover that's perfect for cozy season.

GreenRow’s autumn drop makes a strong case for gingham as a top fall trend, with picks like the Elliot Hand-Painted Dinnerware Collection and the Maida Duvet Cover and Shams showcasing the pattern’s stylistic versatility. Anthropologie’s fall line is filled with gingham decor too, with pieces like the Brynn Placemats and the Cotton Linen Curtains channeling the cottage-core aesthetic with their symmetrical checks.

Although gingham's cozy nature makes it inherently fitting for fall, it becomes even more seasonally suitable when it appears in traditional fall color schemes like brown, green, dark blue, and maroon. Layered with soft textures, inviting materials, and other heritage-inspired details, gingham might just become your favorite fall pattern. Shop the look for your home below.

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Devin Toolen
Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.