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TOP STRIPES
The building blocks of a crisp room.
1. Ticking stripe 3. Seersucker and pinstripe
Named after the striped twill Combining pattern and texture,
1 2 traditionally used to cover mattresses puckered seersucker stripes have
and pillows, this pattern is loved for a casual elegance that suits relaxed
its versatility, moving easily from classic living, while the buttoned-up look
country to preppy chic. Fabrics, of pinstripes mixes easily with any
Designer Fabrics; ribbon, Mokuba. pattern. Fabrics, Designer Fabrics.
Try it on: table linens, bedding Try it on: armchairs, bedding, small
and pillowcases throw pillows
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2. Awning stripe 4. Variegated stripe
4 A broad, bold stripe, often alternating Styles range from vivid and
with crisp white. Even small-scale multicoloured to a subtle single hue.
versions impart a breezy feel and a Perfect as a room’s accent or feature
strong, graphic look. Green stripes, print. Fabrics, Designer Fabrics.
Ikea; turquoise stripe, Designer Fabrics. Try it on: upholstery, bedding, windows;
Try it on: walls and large throw pillows walls and rugs; all types of pillows

Dress up striped pillows with
a pretty ribbon frame

VARY THE SCALE OF THE STRIPES RUN STRIPES SIDEWAYS
Broad awning and traditional ticking stripes are classic summer accents, Reenergize a hallway or room by hanging striped wallpaper horizontally
but their graphic punch suits any season. For instant impact, paint walls in the space below the chair rail, a trick that helps make narrow rooms
with 16”-wide vertical stripes in a simple two-toned palette, taking the feel wider. To ensure an even look, position the paper so the lowest and
stripes right over baseboards and mouldings for added drama (carefully highest stripes are the same colour; install the painted chair rail after the
measure and tape off stripes before painting). Continue the theme with wallpaper has been hung. Play up the pattern with furniture that subtly
striped accessories — different scales easily mix as long as every pattern mimics the look of stripes, be it the banding on a chair, the woven shade
has a similar background colour. A chevron-print rug adds excitement. of a pendant light or a slatted side table. Wallpaper, Block Print Stripe (BP
Settee, AT Design; stool, Belle Epoque; table, HomeSense; runner, black 748), paint, Blue Ground (210), Farrow & Ball; console, Stacaro; pendant,
pillows, Y&Co; fabric (other pillows), Designer Fabrics; sewing (pillows, L’Atelier; lamp, AT Design; art, Angus & Company; plant, Florigens Design;
throw), Sabrina Linn; ribbon, Mokuba; yellow paint, Babouche, Farrow & Ball. boxes, Hollace Cluny; side table, HomeSense; rug, chair, Elte.

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