Try Some Stripes on Your Chairs
See how striped upholstery can really dress up your seating
I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.
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Stripes may not be considered a daring or bold choice when it comes to pattern — especially when suzani, ikat and chevron patterns are topping the lists of trends. But even a quiet gray and white stripe will catch your eye. Here's a look at how stripes dress up the seats of the house. From wide stripes to narrow stripes and horizontal stripes to vertical stripes, here are striped chairs of every variety.
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| The high back on these side chairs are accented by the wide horizontal stripes. The stripes make these chairs appear more grand. Tip: A gray or beige and cream stripe is a great option to upholster chairs if you want to go neutral but you still want to add interest with a pattern. |
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| A matching set of beige-on-ivory striped chairs creates a classic, sophisticated dining space. |
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| The cozy chair in the corner is upholstered with a stripe fabric that runs vertically on the chair. The wider stripe pattern feels more modern on this chair. |
What a charming nook. These blue striped chairs feel lounge-y and would make the perfect reading spot. The crisp blue and white color palette adds a cottage style to the space.
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| The striped chair and matching ottoman complement the lines of the ceiling beams above. And it's the one pattern in a sea of solids. |
I love these chairs! The yellow, gray, and white color palette is lovely.
Tip: Stripes are a classic pattern, and stripes work well on a pair of chairs. But a bolder pattern — say an ikat — looks best solo. Too much of a strong pattern can overpower a room, and a unique print feels one-of-a-kind if you see it just on one chair, rather than two.
Tip: Stripes are a classic pattern, and stripes work well on a pair of chairs. But a bolder pattern — say an ikat — looks best solo. Too much of a strong pattern can overpower a room, and a unique print feels one-of-a-kind if you see it just on one chair, rather than two.
| Red striped chairs create a more formal style in this kitchen space. |
This modern striped chair features multicolored thin stripes. The chair works with the bohemian modern style of the space.
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| The vertical stripes on this chair match the pillow on the sofa. The stripes help the chair appear larger. More: See How to Mix Stripes With Other Patterns |
Comments
Spacify Inc, beautiful sofas
18 months ago · Like
Fowler Interiors :) 
17 months ago · Like
Sharon Barnard Lovely and serene...so much more sophisticated than all these dated,silly patterns seen everywhere recently.
17 months ago · Like
CAROLE MEYER I really love the stripes.....pattern without going crazy.
17 months ago · Like
tbuentello Yes I would I have had a sofa and loveseat with the stripes. Love it!
17 months ago · Like
tamaral Thanks, Jen & Nate. I just purchased on deep reduction 4 gorgeous slightly trad-looking striped dining chairs, but they don't exactly match wood with my antique dining table, and I've a more eclectic MCM/modern/contemporary look I'm going for... I was trying to envision how this could possibly work in my place when I move in later this month (w/out having to reupholster). Your pic, Nate, has given me solid ideas! And a couple of these others, too.
17 months ago · Like
Rough Linen I can't bear patterns but I love stripes, either in the fabric or sewn together. Gee's Bend quilts inspire me! (but I haven't reached those heights~)
17 months ago · Like
Ide Cohen The beige and white stripes look beautiful and break up the room. Look terrific with solids.
17 months ago · Like
mplumm01 Can you tell me where to find the pendant lighting found in the 2nd picture? The one that is a half metal globe...
12 months ago · Like
Ideabook updated on Jan. 9, 2012.
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