Everybody Loves Stripes: Decorating with Striped Fabric and Wallpaper
Stripes are timeless, versatile and endlessly adaptable. In Everybody Loves Stripes: Decorating Between the Lines, Alexandra Morris Flint and Emma Bazilian celebrate the many ways striped patterns can transform interiors—from tailored ticking stripes and classic pinstripes to bold cabana stripes and expressive hand-painted designs.
Inspired by the book, The WorkRoom invites you to explore luxury striped fabric and striped wallpaper from many of the world’s leading textile and wallcovering brands. Whether you are searching for striped upholstery fabric, striped drapery fabric, coastal striped wallpaper or a sophisticated designer stripe, our extensive online selection makes it easy to find the right pattern for your project.
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The WorkRoom offers an extensive selection of striped fabrics, wallpapers and decorative trims for residential interiors. Our collection includes classic, coastal, modern, traditional, cottagecore, farmhouse, grandmillennial and contemporary stripes in a wide range of colors, materials and scales.
Products ship directly from each manufacturer, giving customers access to current collections from leading American and international design houses. Additional fabrics, wallpapers and trims from brands with online-display restrictions may also be available by request.
Why Stripes Never Go Out of Style
Striped fabric and wallpaper have appeared in beautiful interiors for centuries. Their enduring appeal comes from their ability to adapt to almost any decorating style.
A narrow ticking stripe feels understated and traditional. A wide cabana stripe creates a bold coastal or contemporary statement. Irregular painted lines introduce artistic movement, while multicolored stripes can connect several colors used throughout a room.
Stripes can also visually change the proportions of a space. Vertical striped wallpaper can make ceilings appear higher, while horizontal stripes can make a narrow room feel wider. When layered with floral, botanical, geometric, animal or scenic patterns, stripes provide structure and balance.
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Striped upholstery fabric adds definition and movement to sofas, chairs, benches, ottomans, banquettes and upholstered headboards. Depending on the scale and color contrast, a stripe can function as a subtle neutral or become the focal point of the room.
Balanced stripes create a tailored appearance on sofas and dining chairs. Ticking stripes and narrow pinstripes work beautifully in bedrooms, breakfast rooms and relaxed living spaces. Wider stripes make a stronger statement and are ideal for accent chairs, ottomans and custom cushions.
Pattern direction is also important. Vertical placement can visually lengthen an upholstered piece, while horizontal placement emphasizes width. Stripes applied on the bias create a dynamic diagonal effect.
The WorkRoom offers luxury striped fabric from Schumacher, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Scalamandré, Ralph Lauren Home, Pindler, Stout, RM Coco, Brunschwig & Fils, GP & J Baker and other distinguished textile brands. Additional restricted collections may be ordered by contacting The WorkRoom for pricing, availability and samples.
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Striped wallpaper brings rhythm, order and architectural definition to a room. It can be installed throughout an entire space, above wainscoting, inside built-in shelving, behind a bed or across a ceiling.
Blue-and-white striped wallpaper creates a fresh coastal look. Black-and-white stripes feel bold and graphic, while beige, ivory, taupe and gray striped wallcoverings add quiet dimension to neutral interiors. Red, green, yellow and multicolored stripes can bring warmth and personality to powder rooms, entryways, bedrooms and children’s spaces.
The WorkRoom offers striped wallpaper from brands including Schumacher, York Wallcoverings, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Scalamandré, Brewster, A-Street Prints, Seabrook, Wallquest, Ralph Lauren Home, Cole & Son and Sandberg.
Phillip Jeffries also offers sophisticated linear, woven and textural wallcoverings. Phillip Jeffries products are excluded from discounts and promotions.
Textured and Natural Striped Wallcoverings
Not every stripe is printed. Grasscloth, sisal, paperweave, textile and other natural wallcoverings can create subtle linear effects through their construction and woven texture.
These sophisticated wallcoverings add depth without introducing an obvious pattern. They are particularly effective in dining rooms, bedrooms, libraries, offices and other spaces where a quieter stripe is preferred.
Natural materials can vary in color, texture and panel appearance. These variations are inherent characteristics rather than defects. Ordering a sample and reviewing the product specifications before purchasing are strongly recommended.
Stripes for Every Interior Design Style
One of the central ideas behind Everybody Loves Stripes is that stripes do not belong to only one decorating category. Their character changes according to color, scale, material and placement.
Coastal interiors often feature blue, aqua, sand and white stripes inspired by cabanas, sailing textiles and seaside homes. Traditional rooms benefit from ticking stripes, regimental stripes and elegant woven designs. Modern interiors can incorporate wide, irregular or high-contrast stripes for a more graphic effect.
Cottagecore and farmhouse rooms pair naturally with softly colored woven stripes, florals, checks and linen textures. Grandmillennial interiors often layer stripes with chintz, toile, botanical fabric and decorative trim. Bohemian and eclectic rooms can embrace colorful, hand-drawn stripes, while tailored interiors may favor menswear-inspired pinstripes and sophisticated neutral palettes.
How to Mix Stripes with Other Patterns
Stripes are among the easiest patterns to mix because their orderly structure balances more expressive designs. A striped sofa can anchor floral curtains, while striped wallpaper provides a crisp background for botanical upholstery. A narrow stripe can function almost like a solid when combined with toile, ikat, paisley or animal patterns.
For a cohesive designer look, repeat at least one color throughout the different patterns and vary their scale. Pair a wide stripe with a smaller floral or combine a narrow ticking stripe with a large scenic wallpaper. Contrasting scales typically create a more layered and intentional result.
Multiple stripes can also be used together. Choose designs that share a coordinated palette but vary in width, direction or texture.
Striped Drapery Fabric and Window Treatments
Striped drapery fabric draws the eye upward and can make windows appear taller. Vertical stripes are particularly effective for full-length curtains and lined drapery panels.
A woven stripe creates relaxed elegance, while silk, satin or moiré stripes can produce a more formal appearance. Roman shades are another excellent place to feature a stripe because the flat surface keeps the pattern clearly visible.
For a custom finishing detail, striped window treatments can be accented with Samuel & Sons trim or other decorative tapes, borders and passementerie available through The WorkRoom by request.
Striped Fabric and Wallpaper for Bedrooms
Bedrooms offer countless opportunities to decorate with stripes. A striped upholstered headboard introduces pattern without covering an entire wall, while striped wallpaper can create either a peaceful background or a dramatic, enveloping effect.
For a layered bedroom, combine striped wallpaper with floral bedding, a checked throw or solid velvet accents. Coordinating striped fabric and wallpaper can create an immersive designer interior, while a striped bolster, bed skirt or accent chair offers a more restrained approach.
Striped wallpaper also works well in children’s rooms because a classic stripe can evolve with the space. It feels playful alongside bright colors and increasingly sophisticated when paired with more tailored furnishings.
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Wide cabana stripes are a natural choice for patios, porches, pool areas and coastal homes. Performance striped fabrics deliver the appearance of a luxury resort while providing the durability required for outdoor cushions, banquettes and lounge furniture.
Before ordering, review the individual product specifications for information about resistance to fading, moisture, mildew and heavy use. Not every striped textile is suitable for exterior applications, so select a fabric specifically designated for indoor-outdoor or performance use.
How to Choose the Right Stripe
Begin by deciding whether the stripe will serve as a background or a focal point. For a quieter effect, select a narrow or low-contrast design. For greater impact, consider a wider stripe, stronger color contrast or irregular painted pattern.
Always confirm the fabric width, wallpaper width, vertical repeat, horizontal repeat and pattern direction before ordering. Matching stripes across upholstery seams, drapery panels or wallpaper drops may require additional material.
The WorkRoom strongly recommends ordering a sample before purchasing fabric or wallpaper. Colors, textures and pattern scales may appear different on a screen. A physical sample allows you to evaluate the design in your room and coordinate it with paint, furniture and other materials.
Discover Designer Stripes at The WorkRoom
Inspired by Everybody Loves Stripes by Alexandra Morris Flint and Emma Bazilian, The WorkRoom brings together an exceptional online selection of luxury striped fabric, striped wallpaper and decorative trim.
Shop classic ticking stripes, tailored pinstripes, painterly lines, woven textures, multicolored patterns and bold cabana stripes for upholstery, drapery, Roman shades, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and outdoor spaces.
The WorkRoom is an authorized online retailer of luxury fabrics, wallpapers and trims. Products ship directly from each brand, and additional restricted collections may be available by request. For help finding a specific striped fabric or wallpaper, email sales@theworkroom.llc or call 800-497-8042.
