{"id":4702,"date":"2024-04-11T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4702"},"modified":"2025-12-01T10:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:47:47","slug":"decorating-with-stripes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/decorating-with-stripes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Decorating with Stripes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Simple yet stylish, statement yet subtle \u2013 stripes have a remarkable ability to feel both classic and fresh, year after year. These patterns are incredibly versatile, allowing you to introduce order, rhythm, and personality into your rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our expert Interior Design Consultant, Tania Davies, has put together this comprehensive guide to decorating with stripes, giving you all the advice you could possibly need to bring stripes into your home with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

The beauty of stripe interior design<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stripes are one of the most flexible patterns in interior design. They adapt effortlessly to your decorating style, whether it be minimalist and elegant or rustic and patterned, bringing a quiet sense of structure to any room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vertical stripes lengthen and lift, while horizontal stripes widen and calm. They\u2019re perfect for wallpaper, curtains, upholstery, and even your flooring, helping to guide the eye and gently reshape the space around them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Take this image of our <\/span>Spotty Stripe wallpaper<\/span><\/a>, for example. The wallpaper pattern is simple, subtle, and elegant, helping to create the illusion of additional ceiling height in this country home. This is one of Tania\u2019s favourite tricks for rooms that need a touch more breathing space.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In much the same way, our 100% British wool <\/span>rainbow floor runner<\/span><\/a> (pictured above) demonstrates how a subtle, finely patterned stripe can completely transform a hallway. The soft, rhythmic markings create a gentle sense of movement, guiding you naturally from one area to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to choose the right stripe for your space<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The scale and direction of a stripe can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of your space. Before selecting your fabric or wallpaper, think about what you want the stripe to do for your space. Are you trying to make a small room feel taller, add calm structure to a busy area, or create a bold focal point?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your room feels a little flat, we recommend choosing a stripe that adds movement and guides the eye. But if your space already feels visually busy, a finer, more delicate stripe will bring order to your room without overwhelming it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the best use cases for each type of stripe:<\/span><\/p>\n