05 Jun Right Down the Middle: Racing Stripe Upholstery
phoebe howard
I am feeling super drawn to racing stripe upholstery as of late. (one prominent stripe down the middle) I am dying to use this in a client’s home, or heck, my home!
etsy
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houzz
covetliving.com
serena & lily
Of course, you don’t have to stick to one stripe. You can always have some fun with it!
Two stripes…
one kings lane
Off center…(gasp, I love these!)
elements of style
Take it wide…
jcrew
hickory chair
Or make it narrow…
houzz
Alter fabric textures (linen and velvet)…
duralee
Make it colorful…
things that inspire
Or my personal fave, add a little pattern (I am crazy for this batik inspired settee!)…
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Assuredly, you can add your racing stripe to anything that needs pizzazz! Do you have an old wood bed frame that needs a revamp?
Hello, stripe it!
blissfulblog.com
And when you get tired of the color, you can easily change it!
Do you need a little racing stripe somewhere in your home?
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door
Posted at 08:14h, 05 JuneTotally agree. I love it!
Grace
Posted at 08:28h, 05 JuneElizabeth, me too! Must have it in my life somewhere. 😉 xoxo, G
Erin
Posted at 09:30h, 05 JuneOoh, so full of ideas now!
Anonymous
Posted at 20:39h, 05 JuneCould you do this on a Chesterfield or would it be too busy?
Grace
Posted at 08:54h, 06 JuneAnon, I have wondered that…I have never seen it done. I think maybe the tufts would pull the center stripe so it is not straight? But I suppose a good upholsterer could make it work…maybe? I’m going to ask my guy, I’ll get back to you!
Kent (husband)
Posted at 10:02h, 06 JuneI like this look for the settees too, like the hickory chair pic.
Grace
Posted at 10:11h, 06 JuneHi Husband, I pondered this too. I think the wide stripe in the center would look awesome on those!
Alex
Posted at 21:37h, 08 JuneThis post is so timely! I’ve been looking for fabric to reupholster my dining room chairs and I have pinned or cut out several pictures of wide single stripes. Just love it! Question….do I have to have it made, or are there several designers/companies you recommend who carry a wide stripe fabric? I’ve seen Serena and Lily’s, but wasn’t sure if most of these were pictured here were pieced together? I’m sure the really wide striped sofas were, and I know the Things that Inspire pic was two fabrics. Just want to see if I can cut down on my research time! would love any advice you have on where to look! Thanks
Grace
Posted at 08:30h, 11 JuneAlex, having the fabric made would be costly because of the time. I think your best bet would be to find a wide stripe that you love (whether it is horizontal or vertical doesn’t matter, you can turn it), and go for it! I don’t know of a wide stripe offhand, but let me look around for ya! xoxo, G
Rebecca
Posted at 17:46h, 05 AugustGrace, I’ve been hunting for 2 days for fabric like this and can’t find so if you have any leads, would love to hear about them. I love the linen chair with the navy stripe (coveting.com). Thanks!
Grace
Posted at 22:50h, 07 AugustHi Rebecca, I don’t know that you can really find fabric like this as much as you just need to find two fabrics you love and have the upholsterer piece it together with the preferred contrast stripe in the middle. That is actually what I am planning for my own project like this. Hope that helps, let me know if you need anything else! G