Striped Wallpaper
Explore striped wallpaper from leading designer and specialist wallcovering brands, from refined pinstripes and narrow tailored lines to broad statement stripes, multicoloured designs and more textural interpretations.
Vertical stripes can emphasise height, while horizontal striped wallpaper creates a distinctly different sense of proportion and movement. Consider the scale, spacing and contrast of the stripe as well as the colour itself, and order samples where available to see how the design works across your walls and in your own light.
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Striped wallpaper by scale & style
Choosing Striped Wallpaper for Your Interior
Striped wallpaper ranges from fine pinstripes and quiet tonal lines to broad bands, irregular hand-drawn stripes and colourful contemporary designs. The width, spacing, direction and contrast of the stripe all affect how strongly the pattern reads across a finished wall.
Fine, narrow & pinstripe
Narrow stripes can read almost like texture from a distance, giving a room structure without making the pattern visually dominant.
Wide & statement stripes
Broader bands create a stronger architectural effect and make the proportions, colour contrast and alignment of the stripe much more noticeable.
Colour changes the mood
Navy, green and neutral stripes can feel tailored and classic, while brighter multicolour or unexpected combinations give the same pattern a more contemporary character.
Fine & understated
Fine Stripe & Pinstripe Wallpaper
Fine striped wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to introduce pattern without overwhelming a room. Closely spaced lines can become almost textural when viewed across a complete wall, particularly where the colours are soft or tonal.
Pale pink, cream, blue and neutral pinstripes work particularly well where you want a tailored background for artwork, furniture or fabrics rather than a dominant decorative motif.
If colour is as important as pattern, compare the collection with Pink Wallpaper, Blue Wallpaper and other dedicated colour pages.
Colour & rhythm
Multicoloured & Contemporary Striped Wallpaper
Stripes do not have to be formal or traditional. Contemporary designs can vary the width of the line, interrupt a regular repeat, introduce several colours or combine printed and material effects to create a much more expressive surface.
Multicoloured stripes are particularly useful when a room needs a bridge between several colours already present in upholstery, rugs or artwork. A stripe can pull these tones together without relying on a figurative pattern.
Browse Contemporary Wallpaper or Geometric Wallpaper for related structured designs beyond the stripe family.
Tailored & decorative
Classic, Textured & Decorative Stripes
Classic striped wallpaper is often defined by order and repetition, but material and surface can change the effect considerably. Printed lines can feel crisp and graphic, while woven, metallic or textured stripes respond more noticeably to changing light.
Dark blue, charcoal, burgundy and warm neutral stripes can create a sophisticated backdrop, especially where the design combines broad bands with finer detailing or subtle changes in sheen.
For wallcoverings where surface is as important as pattern, explore Textured Wallpaper alongside the striped collection.
Decorating with stripes
Using Striped Wallpaper Around the Home
The same stripe can feel very different depending on scale, colour and the architecture around it. Consider the overall wall rather than judging the pattern only from a close-up product image.
Vertical proportion
Vertical stripes naturally lead the eye upwards and can emphasise ceiling height, particularly where the lines are clear and continuous.
Scale & room size
Small repeats often soften across a large wall, while broad stripes remain visually prominent and should be considered alongside doors, windows and furniture.
Horizontal stripes
Some designs are intended to run horizontally, but a conventional vertical wallpaper should not automatically be turned sideways. Check the manufacturer's intended orientation first.
Scale, samples & installation
What to Check Before Ordering Striped Wallpaper
A sample is especially useful with striped wallpaper because it shows the true width of the line, the spacing between bands and the contrast between colours. Fine stripes that look prominent on screen can become much quieter across a room, while broad stripes may have more impact than expected.
Alignment is also more visible with stripes than with many irregular patterns. Check the individual product specification for roll or panel dimensions, repeat, match, backing and hanging instructions before calculating quantities or beginning installation.
Walls and ceilings are not always perfectly square, so careful setting-out can be particularly important with strongly linear designs. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the exact wallcovering rather than assuming every striped wallpaper hangs in the same way.
Screen colour and pattern scale are only a guide. Order a sample where available and check the manufacturer's current technical information before cutting or hanging.
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Striped Wallpaper FAQs
Does striped wallpaper make a room look taller?
Vertical stripes can emphasise height because the eye naturally follows the lines upwards. The effect depends on the width and contrast of the stripe as well as the proportions of the room.
What is pinstripe wallpaper?
Pinstripe wallpaper uses particularly fine or narrow lines. From across a room these designs can read almost like texture, making them useful when you want a structured but understated pattern.
Are wide stripes more difficult to use?
Not necessarily, but they create a stronger graphic effect. Broad stripes make colour contrast, alignment and the relationship with doors, windows and furniture more noticeable than a fine stripe.
Can striped wallpaper be hung horizontally?
Some products are designed specifically for horizontal installation. Do not assume that any vertically printed striped wallpaper can simply be turned sideways; check the manufacturer's intended orientation and hanging instructions for the exact product.
Should I order a striped wallpaper sample?
Yes, where available. A sample lets you judge the actual stripe width, colour, texture and contrast in your own light and alongside the furniture, paint and fabrics already in the room.
Does every striped wallpaper use the same hanging method?
No. Wallpaper construction, backing, adhesive requirements and pattern matching vary by manufacturer. Always follow the current instructions supplied for the exact wallcovering you are ordering.