A much loved pattern and one that is both versatile and has classic appeal, stripes are a great idea to incorporate in your home decor. In fact, it is one of the most popular trends of 2024 given its ability to elevate the aesthetics of a space in more ways than one. One of the easiest ways to add impact and a unique character to a room, stripes often provide the perfect structure and order to a space. It is not only age and gender neutral but also amenable to a plethora of decor styles whether you are a minimalist or maximalist. Here are some ways to decorate with stripes:
Dress your Walls: From pinstripes to chevron, choose from a wide variety of wall paper patterns that are easily available to add a touch of elegance to your space. While stripes were earlier restricted to areas like the foyer or to the space under the staircase, today they are being commonly used in the living, dining and bedroom areas. Vertical stripes have the innate ability to trick the eye and make rooms appear taller while horizontal stripes tend to make a room look wider. Further, they never fail to add a touch of subtle sophistication to the room. So, whether you are decorating your child’s nursery or your bed room, stripes are sure to add a exclusive look and feel to your space.
Fixtures, Wall Paneling and Wainscoting: If you are a fan of stripes and are looking to introduce them on a long term basis, fixtures like vertical grills are a good idea. Have them in arched doors and you have oodles of vintage vibes in a jiffy!
Also, wall panels and wainscoting is another way of introducing subtle stripes without being over the top. They are a good idea if you are a fan of the minimalistic or country home style of decorating. Kitchen backsplashes are again a good space to bring in those stripes as is the head board of your bed.
Furnishings: Whether it is the cushions or drapes, stripes can sure add a refreshing touch to your space. You can mix and match it with solid/plain colours to break the monotony. From aligning the colours with the overall color scheme of your decor and selecting patterns based on your decor sensibilites, choosing furnishings with stripes can be quite interesting.
Also, this one is arguably one of the most flexible ways to incorporate stripes as furnishings can always be changed per your taste and design requirements over time.
Accessories: From wall frames and lamp shades to flower vases and cutlery, stripes can be incorporated in accessories too. Many of them are sure to be converstation starters and tend to add loads of visual appeal to the space.
Always remeber to use only a few colours with stripes as multiple colours can create a lot of visual clutter. Considering that stripes are visually arresting, use them judiciously keeping in mind the size and purpose of the space. Monochrome is a great option and so are pastels. Floral patterns pair beautifully with strips.
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