How to Decorate a Room With Striped Wallpaper
Striped wallpaper makes an immediate impression. The contrast between the colors adds a dramatic look to the room. Striped wallpaper in paler shades, such as neutral colors, gives the walls a textured look and feel. But using this type of wallpaper design requires some forethought and preparation. Decorate with striped wallpaper in the kitchen, bedroom or any other area of your home where you want a new look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a specific color palette and stick with it. Lighter shades, including stripes of cream or pastel colors, make the room appear bigger, while darker shades make the room feel smaller. Mix a brighter shade and lighter shade, such as burgundy and white if you're worried about the space looking too small when using a darker color.
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Use the right scale for the wallpaper. Wider stripes create an optical illusion that makes the room look larger, while thinner stripes give the room a comfortable and cozy feel. The wider the stripes, the more the eye is drawn up towards the ceiling.
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Add checked accessories in the same colors, to create a contrast in the room. Use accessories in the same shade or a complementary shade when mixing patterns. If using shades of blue on the walls, then use shades of blue in the other decorations around the room.
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Hang the wallpaper and double check that the stripes are straight. If the stripes are crooked or uneven, it ruins the look of the stripes and gives the room a messy and disorganized appearance. Use a level to ensure that the stripes stay straight and even.
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Decorate with a few neutral-colored accessories, including throw pillows and wall hangings. Neutral shades put the focus of the room on the stripes. Using brightly colored accessories detracts from the overall look of the striped wallpaper.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't use stripes on the walls, furniture and accessories, as it creates a room that matches too well and may be distracting.
