BLURRED LINES

Tartan (we’ll include plaid, though technically it’s different) is not only fêted on April 6th — yup, Monday is National Tartan Day — it’s enjoying an extended renaissance, thanks to on-fleek teens, lumber-sexuals and classic Burberry types.

Better Together

Jerome Sofa The Union Jack shouldn’t have all the fun! From designers Tim Zyto and Danny Chartier, inspired by the vote on Scottish independence, this big (120-inches in length) and handsome lad is upholstered in Ralph Lauren Lucas Tartan; $11,625 from montauksofa.com

No Shedding

Doggie Doorstop This adorable little door-holding Scottie dog is 100% wool on the outside with a hefty threepound core. Available in traditional Crimond Russet tartan (pictured), Bennachie Tweed and Lewis Mineral; woven in Scotland. US$65 from johnstonscashmere.com

Fire Walk

Fire Rug By Vivienne Westwood in rich and earthy reds, greens and golds. Hang or walk all over (very punk!) these hand-woven wool tapestries. Backed with cashmere, in two other styles — Flintstone and Cave Girl — and several sizes, starting at $2,485 for 3x5-ft. from avenue-road.com

Tie-Dye

Berry Wide Plaid Each 18x18-inches, handshiburi-dyed feather-filled pillow by Toronto-based artisan Stephanie Fortin, is similar but unique. This soft plaid pattern is created by binding fabric then immersing in dye baths. $95 from Coeur De Lion Textiles at oneofakindonlineshop.com

checkered history

Plaid Benches Table London-based designers Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay create pieces that are fun, fanciful and functional. The bare-bones urban street bench is painted, deconstructed, notched and interlocked in colourful new forms.

Inquire for pricing; raw-edges.com

Pretty Plaid

Seersucker Oversized Plaid

Shams In Red and Ink on breezy seersucker, woven in India from 100% cotton, in standard, euro, and king sizes; duvet cover also available. $29 to $39 from westelm.com

A Wee Dram Platinum Plaid Old-Fashioned

Glasses Now you have two excuses to treat yourself to that pricey Speyside: Tartan Day and this gorgeous tumbler. Handwash; $8.95/ea. from cb2.com