Why? Many point to the pandemic, where the pendulum of interior design swung towards muted earth tones, minimal decoration, and spa-like interiors. When the world outside was so uncertain, inside, we craved temples of calm.
That aforementioned style is still very much in. But fast forward to 2024, and people want their homes to make a visual statement again: “After several years of quiet plaster and monochromatic themes in design; I think people are craving a bit more visual impact and stripes are a natural first choice. Stripes give that punch but are still relatively easy to work with stylistically,” says Tatum Kendrick of Tatum Kendrick Design. Callier agrees: “We’re all craving a bit more fun with design this year, and stripes are an easy way to punch up an upholstered piece, soft accessories, and wall coverings.”
Then, there’s the rise of puffy, blob-like furniture. The bulbous Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Sabine Marecelis’s boa pouf, and Paulin Paulin’s Yabu Pushelburg’s Pusha chair have all become extremely popular in the past few years. Stripes are the perfect way to compliment all that plush: “We’ve seen a lot of softer, organic shapes in furniture and design over the past couple of years. Stripes offer a strong graphic contrast to those pieces, providing a return to a more essential geometric order,” says Will Meyer of Meyer Davis.
Plus, there are many aesthetic advantages to using the pattern. Vertical stripes make a room appear taller, whereas horizontal stripes make a room wider. “The linearity also helps to trick the eye. For example, when applied to a large, flat surface the stripe can help to make a room feel taller or wider depending on the directionality,” says Alexia Sheinman of Pembrooke & Ives.
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