INTERIORS COLUMN: How to make your home Stripe-tastic!
By Louise Higgins
Stripe it Lucky
Stripes never go out of style and can always make an impact on your interior scheme. They are so versatile and can be used in a modern contemporary style or in a traditional fashion.
Stripes have the power to visually change the shape of your room and are so versatile as they work brilliantly with plains, textures, florals and other patterns. So, whether you long for fun funky stripes, or classical timeless stripes I have some suggestions here on how to add stripes to your home.
Roman Blinds.
I love designing Roman Blinds and believe that a simple stripe can look stunning in a roman blind. The fold of a roman blind lends itself perfectly to a stripe as you don’t lose any pattern when the blind is up and it creates a very clean line. The stripes can also be used to create the illusion of a taller or wider window depending on whether the blind is made with a horizontal or vertical stripe and whether you hang the blind inside or outside the window recess. Black and White stripes like the blind pictured can make a dramatic graphic statement.
Wallpaper.
Upholstery.
A wide stripe fabric can look absolutely stunning on a sofa or occasional chair. Classic cotton or linen stripes look stunning, but you will also find plenty of striped fabrics with herringbone weaves available on the market today which will give your scheme extra depth and texture. For a more opulent look consider striped velvet fabrics.
Accessories.
If you love stripes but are a little afraid to have it on your walls or upholstery, then you could consider adding it in smaller doses such as a feature rug or even scatter cushions. For a more relaxed look consider painterly stripes which are less formal e.g. the Nuru rug pictured here.
Stair Runners
Stair runners are a fantastic way to add a stripe to your interior and make the perfect welcoming touch for your stairway. Available in a range of styles from Classic to Contemporary these 100% wool flatweave runners from Roger and Oats add texture and depth to any hallway.