From Julie & Sarah:

Lately, we've been gravitating toward black and white checks—ginghams, buffalo plaids, houndstooth. Here are some rooms we admire that feature graphic black and white geometrics.

Above: A bedroom from the Tine K catalog.

Above: A graphic black and white bedroom at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky; photo via Apartment Therapy.

Above: A bedroom in a Swiss chalet; see Architect Visit: Charles Pictet in Switzerland.

Above: A room from Cabbage & Roses.

Above: A bedroom via Living Etc.

Above: Organic cotton Buffalo Blanket from Ortolan Organic.

Above:  A rustic cabin interior; photo by Paul Raeside.