The Use of Stripes in 2026 with Ivory T - fabric & wallpaper / Wallpaper Australia
The Use of Stripes in 2026
There will be a saturation of patterns from animal prints, florals, heritage block prints and stripes. The design style is to steer away from minimalism and move towards layered, tactile personal spaces creating character.
Stripes will be a big design choice for 2026. Black and white stripes are re-emerging to create a sense of classic styling, complimented by deep, contrasting colours that contribute to a more sophisticated and striking look. However, saturation is key in 2026 and stripes are no exception to this design trend.
Stripe Saturation involves layering complimentary or contrasting stripes on multiple surfaces ie walls, upholstery, curtains, and rugs. Using different widths for depth. Stripes are set to be bold and layered, featuring personalised designs that embrace "stripe drenching" with different widths and colours across walls, furniture, and accessories. Whether using timeless black and white or vibrant, rich palettes, these stripes create dynamic spaces that feel both traditional and strikingly modern, sometimes incorporating texture or architectural details for added flair.
Vertical stripes can give the illusion of a higher ceiling, while horizontal stripes help make small rooms look wider. This can be achieved by using Wallpaper, Fabric, Panelling like Slat Walls and Mouldings.
You can incorporate striped cushions, throws, bedhead and bedwear, rugs, curtains or a statement striped armchair to enhance the space with character, without the need to apply stripes to entire walls. A striped rug helps establish a defined living area in an open-plan room.
Stripe Colour Combinations can vary from Earthy and Neutral to create a classic styling / Tone on Tone to minimise the stripe effect / Retro and Bold Combinations to create a distinctive visual impact.
Use stripes with complimentary patterns, such as florals and animal prints to create a design style that is layered and sophisticated.
Stripes have always been a popular trend and remain so today due to their versatility, it all comes down to how you use them.
Depending on their colour and scale, stripes can bring structure, energy, or calm to a space.
If saturation of colour and design is not your design trend for 2026, I would encourage you to use stripes wisely. Perhaps keep it simple and classic for 2026. What you add today can be paired back tomorrow.
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