the print that never goes out of style

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A timeless element

Going for a striped print is a wise decision when decorating any space in the house. Stripes are a timeless design that does not lose validity over time, nor does it look out of place whatever the decorative style we choose for the living room or bedroom. Just It is important to know how to choose the type of stripe that best suits each space.

Stripes, bold or delicate, are always on trend whether in textiles, on the wallpaper or on any other medium of the many in which they can appear. Here is a small guide to learn how to use stripes and some ideas on how to reflect them in the decoration of your home.

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Success is assured

We love stripes in all their shapes, thicknesses and colors. Even the stripes of the room in the photo, so simple and chosen in baby pink and white, have a great dose of charm and personality. That’s why, decide on a striped pattern It will always (or almost always) be a success, Whether it’s nautical stripes perfect for summer, an elegant and fine pinstripe, or multi-colored stripes. Whatever they are, they are here to stay and to make it clear that they are the queens.

The good thing about choosing them is that you will not get tired of them nor will they become outdated after a while. They are seen as a fairly safe option when choosing without fear of making a mistake. Despite all this, there are more current stripes and others that are more classic and timeless. We just have to learn to use them to give our house that personal air that we are looking for.

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A thousand ways to interpret the stripes

There is no one way to decorate with stripes. They are a powerful resource that we can use in a thousand different ways. Depending on how we choose the lines and the way we include them in the space, we can obtain one result or another. There are more modern stripes, while others take on a vintage feel.

You can use them on ceramic coatings, like in this one bathroom designed by the Heidi Caillier Design studio, taking into account that, although it is a decision that has a long history (the tiles on the bathroom walls are not changed every now and then), they will continue to add beauty and charm to the space for a long time.

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in the bedding

Here is a very simple and effective idea to introduce stripes into the bedroom: opt for a striped quilt or duvet cover. There are thousands of models to choose from. If you decide on a duvet cover like the one in the photo, with wide stripes, you will make the bed feel cozy and very youthful. It is a design made of 100% cotton fabric from XV Stripes. The blue and white stripes contrast with the wallpaper print of nautical motifs. nautical decoration, Full of stripes, it never goes out of style.

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And at the headboard

Stripes triumph in bedrooms, and not only in bedding. Also pieces like the headboard They are perfect to decorate with stripes. The model in the image has been upholstered with a red and white stripe print. The wavy touch of the upper edge gives it beauty and charm. It is the Solas model from The Headboard Workshop, fun and elegant at the same time. In addition to being comfortable and decorative, a headboard upholstered in striped fabric adds more texture and visual interest than one with a plain weave.

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Stripes on the wall wallpaper

You can create a very interesting effect if you choose a wallpaper with a striped print. You have an endless repertoire of models and designs to choose from, of all possible styles, colors and variations. If you also add some textile with another pattern, the result will be great. Like in this corner decorated with blue striped wallpaper from Lime Lace. It is the Berber Stripes model. Keep in mind that stripes become the perfect resource for incorporate design and personality into the house without risking too much.

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Neutral effect

If you choose for a certain surface a print of fine stripes and a soft tone, you can make them work like a neutral color, almost like a mullet (it really looks like that if you look at it from a distance). This is an idea that we love to create serene and relaxed environments, but with that special touch of texture that these light stripes provide. This is the case of the blinds that dress the windows in the image. They are the Strathmore Mersin model, from English Blinds.

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Combine eye-catching prints

Are you feeling bold and want to go one step further? Then put this strategy into practice: combines different striking prints in the same space, maintaining the same color palette so that the result makes sense. You will love the result! Don’t forget to decide for a striped design for one of the elements. Stripes, from a conceptual point of view, are a fairly simple design so they are perfect for mixing with other types of patterns, whether floral or tropical, or showing off the rage animal print. In the image, a wide diagonal striped rug with bright and cheerful colors. It is the Sherbet Stripe model from Harleruín, at Traumteppich.com

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Details that matter

Stripes are the perfect resource for define some focal points inside a room. Choose patterns that are eye-catching and add them to the decoration. Could be on the cushions, as in the image, in a small rug, in the upholstery of a chair, etc. It is not necessary to use the stripes on large surfaces such as the wall. They also work their magic in small specific touches. The important thing is knowing how to combine them with the rest of the interior design elements and enjoy its super decorative effect.

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Stripes to decorate the table

On tablecloths and napkins, The stripes decorate any table wonderfully, Whether it is the everyday table or a celebration table. Now that Christmas is approaching and we will have to look for ideas to decorate festive tables, A striped tablecloth may be just what we need to give a new dimension to the magical decoration of this time. Stripes combine very well with the most typical Christmas details, if you choose them in the appropriate colors, with green and red as the most prominent tones.