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Amy McArdle

This Retro Pattern has Been one of the Biggest Trends of 2023, and Designers say it’s set to Carry Through to 2024

A dining room with a checkerboard flooring and ticking stripe upholstered chairs and tablecloth.

Ticking stripes have been all over our inspiration boards for a while now, and we're pleased to say they aren't going anywhere in 2024. Sometimes when the right trend comes along, it becomes a classic, and that's exactly what has happened here.

The simple retro pattern is adored by minimalists and maximalists alike and is a staple in every designer's tool kit. Its versatility makes it an essential - from cozy rustic bedrooms and cottagecore kitchens to trendy modern living rooms, the ticking stripe has a place in every home. Thanks to its subtlety, it can be used as an elevated neutral paired with bolder more statement furniture as well as within a more pared-back palette, and it looks especially good when layered with other patterns. 

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