Sophisticated Stripes

14/01/2022
Sophisticated Stripes

If you are wanting to add flair to your home flooring, stripes may be the trend for you. Stripes have come and gone over the years but they are bouncing back recently and challenging some of the plainer trends such as natural look carpets. That said, you need to ensure you are using a striped carpet effectively and combine them with the right paint colour and furniture as there are endless ways you can use them. Using them correctly can create striking results in your home whilst having a level of simplicity and sophistication that ensures it stands the test of time.

Different Stripes

Not all stripes are created equally! Thicker stripes tend to be more on the bolder side and more modern whereas thinner creates a more chic, classic look. Thin stripes can also create an illusion to make rooms look larger than if you were to use thicker stripes which are better for more open rooms, especially when paired with neutral wall colours. Placement of your stripes can be important too - if you want to widen a room have them run horizontally across the widest part of the room. Vertical stripes are more traditional whilst stripes of varying widths can also be great for kids' rooms.

Colour

Colour is also a big factor to consider when looking at striped carpets. Blacks, whites and neutral tones are tried and tested colours that are versatile in many rooms, but by pairing a brighter, more quirky colour with contrasting walls you can create a fantastic centrepiece in the home. Darker colours also tend to make rooms feel a bit cosier whereas lighter colours can be more minimalist. If you want to make a statement, striped carpets packed with colour are a great pick. A colourful carpet pick can be great for those who love their walls but want to inject colour into a room. If you are a busy family and put your carpet through a lot, stripes are more forgiving and can even disguise marks, imperfections and dirt - but you still need to make sure you are cleaning thoroughly at least once a year! 

How to Style

There are lots of different ways you can style your striped carpets as we mentioned. If you want to have a versatile carpet and a sure-fire way of making them look great, pair your carpet colours with similar shades to your existing wall colours or furniture. This will ensure they easily blend in and if you add a carpet similar to your wall colour which is plainer, you can add pops of colour with accent pieces of furniture. Adding a striped carpet to hallways and stairway areas are also great for making them a bit more stylish and interesting. It’s important to remember that you don’t want to be pairing a stand out carpet with bold wallpaper and decor as it will all become a bit too much, instead make your striped carpet the focus or ensure you use a more minimalist, neutral carpet.

Our Picks for Striped Carpets

If you are looking for a darker striped carpet we love the Open Spaces Wellington Stripe range from Ulster Carpets, in both Carbon and Quay. The range is suitable for heavy wear and is extremely soft due to it being made up of 100% New Zealand wool in a loop pile, making it a fantastic choice for dining rooms, hallways, living rooms and stairs. Cormar Carpet Co. do a gorgeous range of neutral stripe carpets in Sloane Steel and Kensignton Oak colours which are made up of 50% pure wool and 50% polyester and are very resistant so are suitable for heavy domestic use. 

For bolder carpets, the Combination range from Abingdon Flooring are extremely durable and are even suitable for offices and shops. It’s also 100% recyclable and reduces sound, improves comfort and absorbs wear. The Combination Lava shade and Combination Pickle will add a pop of colour to your home or commercial property. 

We offer a huge range of striped, patterned and plain carpets to fit any style and budget. For more information visit our website here or pop in store where our friendly team is on hand with expert advice. We also offer a free, no-obligation fitting and measuring service, for more information give us a call on 01925 827814. 

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