Stripes are one of my favorite patterns and that's saying a lot because I don’t like a lot of patterns. Simplicity is key for me and that’s why stripes catch my eye. Lately I'm seeing a lot of stripes in restaurants, stores, and my friend’s homes. This trend is exciting because stripes are the easiest way to make a room pop. The question is how are you going to incorporate stripes into your life?

I think one of the biggest conundrums with stripes is deciding on size, color, and direction. The cool thing about the room below is that it isn’t painted but a mock-up for a vinyl wall covering that we created from a Kinga Czerska image.

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For me, the above solution might be too permanant and too big of a commitment, but I do like to add them in more subtle ways that don’t dominate the room. In my apartment I have striped pillows that add character but vases, rugs, art pieces, furniture, and so many more items can add a little pop to a room. I really like how simple the room is below and lets the vibrant Garrett piece be the main focus.

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The first thing that caught my eye with the three art pieces below were the colors and the different sizes of the lines. Instantly I started to create rooms around each piece and was excited because all of them can change how a room feels.