Stripes

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Stripes are so versatile.  Mix different widths and colours and you have a relaxed loose look.

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Striped wallpaper can be very dramatic.  I love the black and white look above…and the medium width vertical stripes give real visual height to the room.  

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Wider stripes in neutral tones teamed with a sophisticated pinstripe in the same palette and the look is elegant.

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Or…go for some bright, primary colours and the look is all fun. 

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Love the turquoise floral against the candy stripes!

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Here the striking grey, white and black stripes go from horizontal to vertical and are a fabulous backdrop to this quirky ensemble.

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Incorporating stripes into your architecture can have huge impact.  These reclaimed boards in their original colours are beautiful. 

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And a bright stripy floor is fantastic in a childs room…

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Upholstering a statment piece of furniture in stripes really adds to its impact.  This ottoman is very cool,

 

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And this chair is gorgeous.

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 Finally…striped curtains give you a really good base to add patterns and colours to your room, and draw attention immediately to your windows.