2 min read- Shea McGee’s latest social media post spotlights a gingham sofa, signaling the nostalgic pattern’s return for summer.
- Long tied to countrycore charm, gingham is making a comeback alongside florals, pinstripes, and checkerboard prints in interiors and fashion.
- Shea McGee’s embrace of gingham proves the timeless print is poised for a chic seasonal revival.
Shea McGee is a known tastemaker. The founder of Studio McGee frequently shares sneak peeks of her upcoming projects on social media, all styled in her signature chic-rustic aesthetic, and one recent post has suddenly inspired us to rethink our summer patterns.
In this update of her Oxford Road estate project, McGee shared a shot of her beloved Cavapoo, Gigi, soaking up the spring sunshine. While Gigi’s sun-soaked snooze definitely stole the show, we couldn’t help but notice the gingham pattern of the sofa her pooch was perched on.
Gingham has long been a springtime staple. With origins dating back to the 17th century and a major revival in the 1950s, this motif fits seamlessly into the zeitgeist’s current obsession with all things nostalgic. It’s often associated with picnic blankets in classic red or pastel hues like green and powder blue, but, as McGee’s space shows, it can totally work as an indoor pattern as well.
What’s interesting about gingham is that it feels cottagecore-adjacent—it’s sweet and simple, without veering into all-out whimsy. There’s a hint of antique Americana about it that is versatile and familiar. You can scale it up or shrink it down; pair it with other country-inspired elements or contrast it with modern silhouettes. It will always look good and feel current.
Pattern play has been firmly on our summer trend radar as personal tastes continue to shape the prints dominating interiors and fashion alike. Florals, pinstripes, fruit motifs, and checkerboard patterns are all expected to make their way from designer mood boards to sofas, tile, and tableware, but gingham’s return feels like a pleasant surprise.
In a trend cycle heavily influenced by social media, we’re happy to see McGee making a case for gingham’s comeback. Consider us ready for a summer of country chic—cowboy boots optional.
