"Checker Split" pattern

Anna of doorsixteen fame says of her own interior : "This IKEA rug (below) was clearly inspired by Alexander Girard's "Checker Split" fabric (as seen above), one of my favorite patterns."

The original "Checker Split" fabric by Alexander Girard, 1965 as compared to the Alvine Triangel rug from IKEA :

Alexander Girard's style clearly inspired other designs, like this doormat :

and this 1975 bedspread, (and so on) :

Another variation on the IKEA rug can be seen at Wiz's place: and this place, too.

(this last image from the delighful "Anna's misc. inspirations" set on Flickr.)

enjoy!

Beautymist.

images' sources :

Anna from the door sixteen blog and flickr 'inspirations' set - see also her recent AT house tour.