Guest Picks: 20 Ways to Add Stripes to Your Life
Stripes don't have to be loud. The calm and subtle look of this striped lampshade is stunning and soothing.
Stripes work great on the wall. I love this art piece that embraces stripes going this way and that. The black and white makes it bold and interesting.
I have a thing for striped rugs, and this one caught me by surprise. I love the two-tone take. It's simple and playful, a combination made in heaven.
This striped pitcher is sure to serve up a lot of happiness. It's simple and beautiful. I'd love to spend the morning sitting out on the patio, pouring juice from its prettiness.
There is beauty in imperfection, and I love the imperfectly placed lines of this dish towel. It just plain darling.
A striped tepee! Why yes, no home is complete without one. The kids would have a ball with this, and I'm certain grown-ups just might too.
This little ottoman is coziness and comfort all wrapped up in a striped package. Two would make a beautiful pair for propping up your feet.
Do you dress up your table? I don't as often as I should, but I'm going to change that with stripes — with this pretty and simple striped table runner.
A cozy and colorful striped throw is tops on my list. I adore the colors of this blanket. Draped over a chair, it is a casual and fun update.
A striped umbrella pretty much takes the cake for me. I'm smitten with this blue and white beauty. And, although it looks like it belongs in the Mediterranean, I'm all the more certain it belongs with me.
The simplicity of this striped pillow is heaven. I imagine it mixed with other patterned pillows or sitting alone taking all the credit. It would fare well in a boys' room or more masculine space.
If you really love stripes, why not cover your walls with them? This light blue is calming, and something about the look just makes me think of the beach — I'd like to think of the beach every time I see my walls. I think this wallpaper would be great in a child's room, laundry room or entryway.
Stripes can be bold, and yet sometimes understated. I'm taken by the subtle lines and rich color of these trays. They would be pretty by a bedside, on a dresser or serving snacks and drinks.
When you use striped bedding, you don't have to worry too much about accessorizing; the stripes are the accessories. I love the bold pattern with the muted gray in this set.
These striped dishes are simply gorgeous. They are casual, elegant and somewhat organic. I'd love to have them and use them solo or mixed and matched with other patterns.
I am crazy about any product that is multipurpose. This striped jute storage basket is great for storage but would also look really pretty as a planter.
These textured stripe curtains are the sweetest. They'll soften the look of your space, and the color works great as a neutral.
I adore subtle stripes. The ones within the woodwork of this table make way for its gorgeous modern lines and shape. I like everything about it!
The best thing about stripes is that they can be very modern or very traditional. Take this settee for example: It is traditional in every sense. I love the pairing of the colors with the traditional frame. But my favorite part is how comfy and cozy it looks.Next: Expert Talk: 14 Designers Show Their Stripes
I love the modern take on stripes in this cozy chair. It's anything but traditional. I see it tucked in a corner right next to a bookcase, but I'd especially love to see it in my house.
Q