Chevrons

When I think of a chevron, I think of this:

This Chevron does not leave a smile on my face

Not of this:

Now this makes me smile.  By Elle Decor.

What is a chevron exactly?  Glad you asked.  I did a little homework and found that it has the shape of a V or an inverted V.  If someone is wearing a chevron, it usually indicates that person’s rank in the military–that doesn’t apply here.  Putting a chevron on your throw pillow doesn’t mean you stormed the beach at Normandy.  It’s just cute and meaningless.  But chevrons have been around since 1800 BC, so there were design savvy cavemen out there as well.

Bone Comb with chevron design from ancient Ireland

Simply stated, chevrons in design can add a simple, bold pattern to a neutral room.

I have to have this “ottoman pouf” just for the name “pouf” alone.  Available at Etsy.

That being said, I would not do the whole room in chevron.  Just a piece or two. Otherwise, you would feel the same sensation like in the olden days when someone had to get up and hit the top of the television to make the wiggly lines go away.  Okay, maybe that was just in my house.  But you know what I mean.  You could go cross-eyed with too much chevron.

Painted floors, photo courtesy the Decorista.  This is a dream bathroom.

 

Inlaid chevron design

But a punch or two, and its a perfect design statement.

Entire back splash done in chevrons, by Elle Decor

West Elm chevron rugs

Great pillow options if you cannot do floral or paisley.  This is from Etsy.

If you cannot commit to something as big as a pillow, try some chevron knick knack paddywhacks first.  Ease into it.  All of the accessories below are from Etsy.

 

Coasters

 

Frame

Big cup of chevron joe sitting on my FAVORITE book

 

Cross-eyed yet?

Like I said, everything moderation.  This is a great, simple yet, bold trend.  Don’t hit your computer or adjust the rabbit ears just yet!

 

PS-  if you are interested in any of the products listed from ETSY or WEST ELM, simply click the photo for more details.

-StyleBlueprint