Trends: 10 Clever Ways With a Striped Wall
A striped feature wall is a foolproof way to inject a touch of excitement into your home
Stripes will never go out of fashion, fact. Horizontal or vertical, colour-clashing or monotone, working a series of stripes into any room (yes, nowhere is out of bounds for the intrepid stripe) will add a striking yet classic look without too much effort. If you love pattern but feel overwhelmed by the choice of florals and spots on offer, you can’t go wrong with a striped wall or two. Check out these 10 very different takes – you’ll be amazed what a few simple lines can do for your decorating credentials.
Be bold with colour
The brave use of bright stripes in this room is not for the faint-hearted, but the orange and white teamed with monochrome chevrons looks gloriously dramatic and is certainly packed with personality.
The brave use of bright stripes in this room is not for the faint-hearted, but the orange and white teamed with monochrome chevrons looks gloriously dramatic and is certainly packed with personality.
Accentuate the curves
Stripes can be sophisticated as well as sassy. This curvaceous entrance hall is enhanced 10 times over by the flow of sweeping horizontal lines that need nothing more than a dab of neutral colour.
Stripes can be sophisticated as well as sassy. This curvaceous entrance hall is enhanced 10 times over by the flow of sweeping horizontal lines that need nothing more than a dab of neutral colour.
Have fun with stripes
The vertical stripes of this yellow wallpaper create a fresh and energetic backdrop for a series of vintage radios. A plain white wall just wouldn’t have the same impact, and don’t you just admire an interior that doesn’t take itself too seriously?
The vertical stripes of this yellow wallpaper create a fresh and energetic backdrop for a series of vintage radios. A plain white wall just wouldn’t have the same impact, and don’t you just admire an interior that doesn’t take itself too seriously?
Cook up a pattern clash
Mix and match a striped feature wall with other prints, such as a busy geometric rug or even polka-dot accessories, to give a room a real shot of energy. Here, the palette has been restricted to blue and white to prevent overload.
Mix and match a striped feature wall with other prints, such as a busy geometric rug or even polka-dot accessories, to give a room a real shot of energy. Here, the palette has been restricted to blue and white to prevent overload.
Go for a retro look
Orange and brown stripes have a distinct retro flavour that will look classic for years to come. Mixing wide and skinny stripes adds a playful touch, while the tangerine light shade and unassuming furniture pull the room together effortlessly.
Orange and brown stripes have a distinct retro flavour that will look classic for years to come. Mixing wide and skinny stripes adds a playful touch, while the tangerine light shade and unassuming furniture pull the room together effortlessly.
Take a subtle approach
Alternating metallic and flat colours from the same palette creates an elegant look without appearing too confrontational. If you love stripes but not bold colour, this is the look for you.
Alternating metallic and flat colours from the same palette creates an elegant look without appearing too confrontational. If you love stripes but not bold colour, this is the look for you.
Play with shadow
Stripes can be created in all manner of ways – not just by paint and paper. The horizontal slats of this mink fireplace wall add just the right amount of interest to stop it looking bland.
Stripes can be created in all manner of ways – not just by paint and paper. The horizontal slats of this mink fireplace wall add just the right amount of interest to stop it looking bland.
Jazz it up
Black and white is a classic colour scheme that works wonders for a striped pattern, giving it a real kick. Keep the rest of the furniture plain and neutral and let the prints do the talking.
Discover how to elegantly decorate with black and white
Black and white is a classic colour scheme that works wonders for a striped pattern, giving it a real kick. Keep the rest of the furniture plain and neutral and let the prints do the talking.
Discover how to elegantly decorate with black and white
Mix colour and print
Bedrooms are one area of the home where you can go wild with print and colour. On paper, these spirited green hues and bold stripes shouldn’t look so fabulous with the embroidered quilt and cushions, but with an eclectic scheme like this, truly, anything goes…
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Bedrooms are one area of the home where you can go wild with print and colour. On paper, these spirited green hues and bold stripes shouldn’t look so fabulous with the embroidered quilt and cushions, but with an eclectic scheme like this, truly, anything goes…
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Fresh black and white humbug stripes create an eye-catching impact in this shower enclosure. The contrasting monotone lines are slick and streamlined, yet inject an unexpected flourish.
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