Striped fabrics

Striped fabrics are perhaps the most versatile pattern in an interior: a stripe brings rhythm and direction to a room without the pattern ever becoming busy. Whether narrow and crisp or broad and loosely woven, the play of lines orders a room quietly and suits a country house just as well as a sleek city apartment. In this collection you will find striped fabrics for curtains, upholstery and cushions, in a range of widths, colours and weaves.

Why striped fabrics work so well

A stripe changes the proportions of a room. Vertical stripes draw the eye upward and make a room feel taller, which is welcome under lower ceilings. Horizontal stripes, by contrast, widen a narrow wall or a long sofa. That is why interior designers often choose striped fabrics deliberately: not only for their look, but also to steer a space gently. A striped curtain fabric at a tall window emphasises the height, while a broadly striped cushion makes a plain sofa feel more playful.

The right stripe for every style

What makes striped fabrics so appealing is their reach across styles. A fine two-tone stripe in light blue and white feels fresh and maritime, ideal for a country or coastal interior. A broad stripe in warm tones such as ochre, terracotta or moss green lends a room something Mediterranean and sunlit. For a classic, understated mood, a tone-on-tone stripe in two shades of the same colour works beautifully: the pattern stays present but never pulls attention away from the rest. For those who prefer something graphic and contemporary, there are irregular, hand-drawn stripes that run not quite ruler-straight and so bring life to the weave.

Materials and finish of striped fabrics

The ground cloth determines how a stripe reads. In linen or cotton, a stripe takes on a natural, slightly irregular look that suits a relaxed interior. In a woven jacquard, where the stripe is woven in rather than printed, the pattern feels richer and holds its colour even after years of use. For upholstery fabric, look for a high abrasion resistance so that a striped sofa or armchair can take daily wear; for curtain fabric, what matters most is the drape and the way the stripes move within the folds. Combine striped fabrics with a plain fabric in one of the stripe colours and you create a calm, cohesive whole in which the pattern is allowed to lead.

Combining stripes with other patterns

Stripes are rewarding to mix, precisely because the lines are so clear. A striped cushion beside a floral or a geometric design keeps a seating area lively without becoming cluttered; the straight lines give the eye rest among busier patterns. Keep one shared colour and vary the scale: a large bloom next to a fine stripe, or a broad stripe next to a small check. If you want to carry this through to the wall, striped fabrics sit beautifully alongside textured wallpaper or a restrained plain wallpaper, with which you continue the lines of the fabric without overdoing it.

Choosing striped fabrics for your interior

Begin with the function: a curtain calls for a softly draping fabric, a dining chair or sofa for a sturdier upholstery fabric, and a cushion can be exactly the accent through which you introduce a stripe for the first time. Then set the width of the stripe in relation to the piece or window — a large surface carries a bold stripe well, while a smaller cushion looks better with a finer line. If you are unsure about the amount of fabric or the direction of the stripe, request a sample and study the weave in your own light and against your wall colour. That way you see in advance exactly how the striped fabrics will come into their own in your space. International shipping, duties & taxes included.