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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Stripes are the on-trend pattern that never really went away – here's how to decorate with them in 2025

Blue and white striped living room with wallpaper, bench and chair matching and round white coffee table.

Stripes bring order and structure to a space and have the ability to redirect the eye. When incorporated into an interior design scheme, they inject a dose of understated elegance and sophistication.

The most classic form of decorating with patterns, stripes are a welcome addition to any home, blending into all styles of interiors. Nicky Mudie of Violet & George explains, 'Stripes are one of the most versatile and enduring patterns in interior design. Whether bold or subtle, vertical or horizontal, they have the power to dramatically alter the perception of space, adding rhythm, creating movement, or introducing elegance or playfulness depending on their style and application.'

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