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Looking for horizontal striped wall paint ideas? We’ll show you the easy way to paint stripes to suit your space.
We all know that a new paint colour can completely transform a tired old room. But by painting stripes on walls, that effect is intensified. It’s a way to introduce a whole palette of inspiring colours and create a graphic effect that makes an unforgettable statement worthy of a top interior designer. It’s an easy look to achieve with our simple step-by-step guide.
Your paint colour choices
A roller and tray
Measuring tape
Pencil
Ball of string
Chalk
Masking tape
Paint brushes
Scissors
Looking for more inspiration for how to paint stripes on a wall? Explore the beautiful horizontal striped wall paint ideas in these stunning rooms:
The horizontal stripes are a bold way to bring colour into a room and make a real statement in your home. Choose the bright but offbeat shades like intense powder pink and mustard yellow, tempered by the soothing tones of Colour of the Year 2020, Tranquil Dawn. This scheme mixes regular stripes at the top of the wall with a solid band of colour on the lower wall, to increase the playful effect. Colourful accessories complete this look.
Which colours?
Citrus Zing
Tranquil Dawn
Ballerina Dance
This space balances playful elements with an overall sense of sophistication. A horizontal striped wall paint idea balances graphic irregular stripes with a calming colour combination of a soft cream and the Colour of the Year, Tranquil Dawn.
This serene space is warmed by tones of terracotta pink, soft coral and mustard yellow while a striped monochrome rug adds impact to the mix.
Which colours?
Tranquil Dawn
White Cotton
Copper Blush
This restful bedroom shows the benefits of being bold with colour to make an unusual but beautiful statement. The walls are divided into three stripes of varying widths to reference the idea of a picture rail. A rich navy covers most of the wall, with lush green on the top bordered by a defining stripe of Colour of the Year 2020, Tranquil Dawn.
Sumptuous fabrics combined with accessories in the colours of jewels and precious metals create a bedroom that’s perfect for decadent daydreams.
Which colours?
Forest Shade
Tranquil Dawn
Sapphire Splendour
In this calming nursery, tonal stripes in the palest neutral shades create a mood that’s simple and serene without being dull. Using softest blue on the lower wall and Colour of the Year, Tranquil Dawn above. Warm woods and cosy throws in complementary colours complete the look.
Which colours?
Tranquil Dawn
Chic Shadow
Earl Blue
Take a look at how to create stripes here.