Looking for a way to spruce up your spaces this summer? Try playing with pattern. Besides paint, injecting a peppy print into a room is one of the easiest ways to make what’s old look new (or new-ish) again.

A classic favorite is the chevron stripe. This chic zigzag packs more punch than the traditional linear stripe, plus it adds movement and, depending on how you use it, a bit of playfulness to a space.

For a subtle chevron sighting, toss a throw on a sofa, place a bowl or lamp on a tabletop or replace a nondescript wastebasket with one that’s worth noting.