THE FESTIVE CHECK

The popular print that just keeps giving, this time with a celebratory makeover

DECK THE HALLS

…with glossy chequered baubles. Colourful east London homeware store WA Green’s Fantasy Christmas collection of tree decorations includes these glorious oversized glass baubles, each hand-painted in a covetable array of bright hues. Bauble set of 4, from £49 (wagreen.co.uk)

NATURAL PAIRING

Not technically a Christmas item, but we love pieces that can be reworked all year round. Tate & Darby’s new chequered jute runner in pink and red, far left, or pink and green, left, ticks all our boxes with its natural texture and contemporary take on festive, jovial style. Chequered jute runner, from £210 (tateanddarby.com)

COLOUR-POP GINGHAM

A wonderful alternative to the usual table schemes, Designers Guild’s Saliya collection of table linens in woven gingham and colour-popping fuchsia set a merry scene for informal gatherings. Napkins and runners are finished with smart black hemmed edges and place mats with delicate fringing. Saliya linens in Fuchsia, from £40 for a set of four place mats (designersguild.com)

We all love the check, so it’s only natural it should be updated for the festive season in eye-catching colours, fresh seasonal pairings and added gloss