Painting stripes on the wall – tips and ideas
Painting wall patterns of different stripes on the wall add a clean, crisp look to any living room. But can you hesitate how to decorated a room – with a vertical or horizontal stripes. it is not always easy to decide whether to use two colors or more than two – there are many options.
If you like the idea of stripes on the wall, but you’re worried that they may dominate in the room, choose a subtle two-tone effect. Start with a color of your choice and select a second, which is of the same hue, but slightly lighter or darker.
To create a really dramatic look in your room, choose stripes on the wall with two strongly contrasting colors. This look usually works best in large rooms and it may not be suitable for a smaller space. Black and white is strong, but you can pair dark and light shadows. Red and white stripes can be ideal for a child’s room with a circus theme, while blue and yellow are an attractive combination if you want to give the room a beach atmosphere. Play with different color combinations.
You may have heard that stripes and floral wall patterns are not to be combined. This is not necessarily the case. Be bold, and mix the two. Place a sofa with floral pattern in the same room with the stripes or simply throw several floral pillows on your sofa and chairs. The most important thing is that they should be in harmony with the colors of your striped walls.
If you wander what type of wall stripes to choose, the options are between a vertical or horizontal pattern. However, for a funky, modern look, mix the two. You can use striped wallpaper in two rooms and easy to place the paper in a different direction with both types of strips. Combination of vertical and horizontal stripes creates a dramatic contrast that works well with modern decor.
