How Stripes Can Be the Silver Living in Your Home Decor
Equal parts classic and playful, learn how to design with lines to give spaces some personality
One of the best things about patterns is that they’re versatile and look good everywhere, be it on walls, ceilings, furnishings, flooring or accessories. Take stripes, for instance – they can bring a stylised look to a place, contrast a design or lift the mood of staid areas. Here are some ways in which stripes have added pizzazz to spaces. Take a look.
I like how the striped carpet lends dynamism to this overall clean, minimal bedroom designed by Purple Backyard. The blue-grey shades on the rug, along with the vibrant cushions and the wall art, also provide colour relief to the white space.
Browse through images of striking spaces featuring stripes
Browse through images of striking spaces featuring stripes
Consider using stripes on elements in a room to make them immediately pop. See how in this living room by Praxis, two black-and-white striped stools grab attention and add a stylish touch to the space.
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There is an intriguing clash of patterns in this bedroom, designed by Fulcrum Studio. Notice how the bold and large graphic art filling up the walls is contrasted with the narrow, uniform stripes on the bed. Also, the black-and-white abstract work is offset by the bright colours of the bed linen, making this a fun, animated interior.
The soft blue and green hues create a calming atmosphere in this small bathroom. Notice how the large stripes on the wall give the illusion that the space is bigger than it actually is, by adding a sense of depth and width to the room. The sizeable round mirror breaks the monotony of the horizontal lines.
Want to make your tiny bathroom look bigger?
Want to make your tiny bathroom look bigger?
This interior by The Orange Lane incorporates stripes on the walls, curtains and floor, all awash in different shades. The vertical stripes on the walls give a sense of more height and the purple, red and pink stripes on the carpet add a vibrant and energetic punch to the room.
Wall hangings can be a good way to introduce stripes into the living room, as seen in this image. Notice how the bright wall art brightens up the subtly-hued room without being too dominating.
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16 Stunning Walls That Say Look at Me
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How have you incorporated stripes in your home? Tell us in Comments below.
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