Striped Wallpapers & Wall Coverings

Decorative without being fussy, graphic but never too loud, classical but always fresh, stripes are a one-of-a-kind pattern that merge embellishment with simplicity. Easily the overachievers of the pattern world, stripes ace the rare trifecta few patterns manage to sustain—that of being all-embracing, ever-versatile, and always on trend. It is this enduring legacy that striped wallpapers immortalise on the walls, wrapping entire rooms in the simple elegance of clean geometry. 

When on the walls, stripes bring a sense of order, structure and rhythm to the room, whether discreet as pinstripes that whisper refinement or bold as awning stripes that stride with confidence. And that’s not all, their steady march and clear orientation makes them more than mere cosmetic additions. They are optical tricksters camouflaging architectural flaws—elongating low-ceiling rooms and broadening compact spaces.

No matter the aesthetic, striped wallpapers slip in as a perfect match. So, if your taste evolves over time, your wallpaper will stick through like it always belongs. Add it to your baby’s nursery, and it will grow with your child while squeaky toys get replaced by crayons and exercise books. Whether it’s a boy’s bedroom or a girl’s dressing room, a kids’ bedroom or a man’s private den, a grand Art Deco living room or a humble countryside house—there’s a banded backdrop that feels just right. If you’re eager to find the one that works for your space, stay with us, as we introduce you to our collection and share tips to find the best match for your aesthetic.

Decide the Scale: Choose between Wide & Narrow

Stripes are simple in construct, and yet that does not mean they can’t be visually overpowering. They can be as compelling or delicate as you want them to be, and the difference is largely brought about by their scale. 

Notch up the scale, and stripes become eye-magnets; dial it down, and they become delicate. Compare awning striped Bangka with fine-striped Dense Fog, two gray striped wallpapers from our collection. Despite both featuring a neutral palette, ‘Bangka’ makes its presence felt while ‘Dense Fog’ lingers softly in the backdrop.

The key to getting striped wallpapers right for any room lies in scaling them correctly based on your design intention and the dimensions of the room. If you’re aiming to create a focal point, wide stripes are the go-to. Quite the contrary, if you want a soft-spoken background to ground a statement piece or just to keep the space understated, opt for low-profile stripes. Also, keep the room’s size in mind all along. Wide stripes can feel overwhelming in a small space like the laundry room; meanwhile, thin stripes may be lost out of sight in a very expansive room. So, to sum it up, choose the scale of your striped wallpaper based on whether you want it to dominate or recede, keeping your room’s size as your yardstick.

Pick the Look: Opt Between Clean-Lined & Wavy Silhouettes

Stripes need not always be sharp-edged; they can also be soft and feathery, catering to diverse aesthetics while maintaining their inherent ability to lend structure, rhythm and direction. A typical striped wallpaper like Sugar Twist is ideal if you’re aiming for clean-lined interiors. However, if you’re looking for something unconventional, playful or softer, consider stripes with hazy silhouettes.

Cogsworth, for instance, has a lace-like labyrinth design on its edges that gives it a maximalist twist. Chiffon’s hand-drawn imperfect lines peppered with multi-colored botanical motifs feels like a page from a child’s gluebook, making it a perfect suitor to a kids’ bedroom. And, Passiflora’s motifs give an exuberant finish to what could have otherwise been just straight monochrome bands. So, in rooms where you want something more than the everyday, opt for stripes with more considered features, because a more detailed profile is all it takes to give the most ordinary stripes a complete facelift. 

Merge with Nature-Led Motifs: Sprinkle Florals or Botanicals

Sharp-edged stripes bring geometrical beauty while floral motifs lend an organic flair. Juxtaposing them doubles the elegance, bringing out the very best of both by contrasting curved edges with crisp lines.

Take a look at Brevity, for instance, that has Jacobean florals infilled in its colorful bands, in what may be described as the perfect marriage between firmness and suppleness. And, Satinfold’s fan palms poised against bold black and white awning stripes can make a feature wall all by itself.

If you’re equally in love with the tenderness of botanicals and the crispness of geometrics, these wallpapers that bring the best of both worlds are ideal. They carry a moment of surprise - that little detail that sometimes makes all the difference between ‘well-styled’ and ‘out of the park’.

Give an Eclectic Twist: Intertwine with Ethnic Motifs

A home that celebrates heritage art can also turn to our striped wallpapers that evoke the timeless beauty of ethnic motifs such as Navajo, Aztec, ikat, and kilim. The bold linework and intricate geometrics tucked into the colorful stripes of wallpapers like Rain Avenue and Kapa nod to these traditional patterns that have crossed geographies and eras to adorn modern globalised homes. 

These stripes are not mere decor; they carry cultural significance, and flaunt your eclectic taste. Sitting comfortably amid Pateh-embroidered tablerunners, suzani tapestries, ikat pillows, and kilim rugs, these wallpapers tie the home together in its celebration of history, folksy art, and transculturalism. Pair them with your curated collections from foreign travels and heirloom pieces from your native land.   

Keep it Soft-Spoken: Go for Small-Scale Texture Prints

Sometimes, pattern needs to whisper, not announce. Like when the room is inundated with motifs and is on the verge of reading as visually cluttered. Or, when the idea is to create a quiet backdrop for a statement piece to shine. Or, when the home runs on a minimalist theme, with little room for vibrant pattern play. On these occasions, our textured striped wallpapers Wirework and Hilltop step up.

Their prints are so delicately minuscule that they come across as an intricate texture to the eye, adding visual depth, ever so subtly. You can craft serene backdrops that can embrace almost any kind of interiors—the bold, vibrant and embellished, and the light, muted and simplistic. These striped wallpapers don’t work too hard to impress; their beauty lies in their effortless grace.

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Whether it’s a Japandi-inspired living room that yearns a touch of visual enrichment, a coastal cottage that’s steeped in maritime themes, or a heritage home’s entryway that wants to highlight its soaring ceiling, striped wallpaper comes forward as a timeless choice. It speaks a language that every aesthetic can make its own, relaying the message clearly and directly with the fewest words. If that sounds like your decor intent, head to our aisles now and shop for the striped wallpaper that’ll become an eloquent voice for your decor style.

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