You know you are in love with an idea when you find yourself constantly gravitating towards it without consciously realizing it. For me, my secret love is with stripes, big, bold bands of color. I will confess I’ve admired these from afar for about a year or two, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready for the bold statement they make. I came across an old issue of Better Homes & Gardens in my magazine basket. This is a southern coastal home which was decorated in blues, golds, and reds, just like mine! Except they have mastered how to blend the three colors beautifully, and I sadly have not. So I thought striped drapes just might be the solution to my color quandary! Let’s take a look at some striped drapes that I’m loving today!
Tangerine Tango anyone? These stripes are strutting a shade of Pantone’s Color of the Year.
I adore this little girls room! Look closely. Do you see the small green stripe on the drape? If you love bold colors but don’t want the drapes to scream the color then adding a small touch of it will keep the color scheme flowing.
The monochromatic master bedroom sings with serenity!
These striped bands are pushed toward the top and bottom, aligning with the door’s wood transom window. It draws the eye upward and balances out the large space.
Let’s take a look at how other fellow home bloggers have created their own striped drapes.
Whether they be fat or thin, bold or subtle, painted or sewn, it appears the striped drape trend is here to stay for awhile. How do you feel about horizontal stripes? Hate them? Love them? Fear them? Can’t get enough of them?
Kim
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I am obsesseed with stripes. I love them in clothes as well as home accessories. The photos are all beautiful. I love them all but I think my favorite is the first one because that pop of color on the panels just makes the room.
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That first pic is my favorite too, but I'm still a little nervous to go that bold with red. We'll see... it's growing on me.:)
DeleteWhere did you see these striped curtains? I'm obsessed, but can't find them anywhere!
DeleteWhat about stripes on walls? I need to jazz up my hallways and am considering stripes there. Too dated? Vertical or horizontal?
ReplyDeleteI too love stripes on walls! Here's a link to where I painted them horizontally in my master bath. http://www.sandandsisal.com/2011/01/painting-stripes-made-easy.html
DeleteI absolutely ADORE stripes - whether clothes or decor! I have striped walls and striped drapes (not in the same room! hehe) planned for our home in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI don't have stripes anywhere but want some :) Great inspiration pics.
ReplyDeleteYes love them and need to find a place for some, how about the laundry room?
ReplyDeleteI have a little crush on horizontal stripes...on draperies, on a wall...anywhere. These are beautiful examples!! My favorite one is the little girl's room with the wide blue and white strips with the thin apple green stripes. Love that!!
ReplyDeleteI too LOVE stripes! I got a couple striped sundresses last Summer that I just LOVE! I liked the blue stripes with the suttle green one, reminds me of the beach :)
ReplyDeleteI love the stripes! We just bought a red sectional that's a deep ruby red and I knew I didn't want a solid red I was thinking a floral because of the throw pillows on sofa but saw this bold stripe and I am now on a mission to find the right color red with more of a cream or tan. I think it will really make a statement next to our bold sofa. so glad I came across your blog thanks!
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