One of the most versatile patterns, stripes are a quick way to give a room a fresh and updated look. Stripes are functional, fashionable and instantly add personality to a room. They’re like magnets for the eyes by immediately creating a focal point.
Popular combinations include the Hampton’s blue and white stripes and bold contrasting colours like black and white that creates drama and anchors the space. For a fun, playful vibe, go for a multicoloured combo.
Since lines add depth to a space, the breadth and width of the stripes and the way it faces can affect how it looks and makes the room feel. Placing a horizontal striped rug in front of a couch will create an illusion that makes the couch seem wider. To help broaden a hallway choose a runner with wide, horizontal stripes because although long vertical stripes direct your eye on a path, it will make the hallway seem long and narrow.
Stripes are a simple pattern made up of parallel lines so they actually work well with other prints to bring harmony to a busy space, whether that is leopard or florals. They help ground organic shapes and if your décor consists of few colours, having a beautiful striped rug in the same colours will immediately unify the room.
Just as stripes can create drama, they can also act as a neutral even though they are a pattern. Monochromatic striped area rugs add a subtle pattern without distraction or drawing too much attention. There are subtly striped rugs that are actually all the same colour with the stripes created by the carving on the rug like our Bay rugs for a simple yet elegant look.
If you’re unsure which stripes or colour combination will work for you, stick to the classics like a black and white or navy and white rug for a versatile and timeless look that will outlast any trend.
Click here to view our striped rugs now! You can also visit your nearest showroom or send us your own custom striped rug design.
