i love stripes.
i am crazy about striped walls.
i am thinking about painting black & white stripes in my daughter’s room.
i have decided on horizontal stripes, but black & white?
now this is where you come in….
i am always the one giving design advice.
this time i want to hear your opinion, all of you:)
emory’s room has a slanted wall which makes hanging art impossible.
although i love this architectural feature, it can be very frustrating to decorate!
here is the wall.
so far i have done nothing with it.
the right side (not showing) looks very empty, it needs something!
here are my thoughts:
1. i love stripes
2. i love black & white
3. i love chalkboard paint
the hardest decisions, what size? what color?
this bathroom is fabulous but i think the stripes are a little narrow.
{image via here}
i love the width of the stripes on the drapery.
still to narrow?
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wow, i adore this living room.
the stripes make me so excited to get painting.
maybe a little wider?
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these striped drapery have the perfect width.
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here is the wall adjacent to the “striped wall.”
now the big question, stripes or no stripes?
modern jane says
I say definitely yes to black and white stripes. And I agree that the narrow stripes may look a little busy.. Can’t wait to see it!
AGohl says
I think that the black and white stripes would look good as a statement wall or curtains. Might be a little too much for all the walls, especially if the room is small.
Chrissie says
I would go for it! So bold and fun. I would use the wider stripes though.
Kadie and Jacob says
I did 12″ stripes in Eisley’s room of alternating light pink and dark pink. With a laser level and some frog tape it went super fast (8′ high ceilings don’t take too long to paint).
I love the idea of chalkboard paint, and the cool thing about it is that they can tint it for you. And looking at the rest of your house and her room, what about a navy blue instead of black? It wouldn’t be QUITE so stark, but would still have a lot of contrast. Can’t wait to see it! good luck!
Jen@Organized-Design says
What a fun project. I think stripes are very classic and are something that won’t go out of style. I love the stripes in the second to last picture. Not too wide, not too small.
Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair says
Go for it! Am sure it will look great!! Failing that i love the curtains!! xo
Angeline says
Go for it! (a little chalkboard paint on one stripe close to the floor might be fun – or not…:)
christine {bijouandboheme} says
I say definitely yes and the wider variety, like those drapes. Can’t wait to see it Danielle!!!
Kelle Dame says
Wow! I say just go for it!! I’m about to take the plunge in my powder room! The striped drapes in the second inspirational image are the perfect width. This would be incredibly cool and your daughter will probably love them until she is in her teens! They are so Vogue!
Good luck 😉
Kelle
xx
Courtney {a thoughtful place} says
LOVE stripes as well! Trying to create my drapes in stripes. I did 10″ in a little room we have and I am really happy with the size. Maybe tape up some paper in different widths first. Can’t wait to see your result.
Taylor Renee says
I love it! The wider stripes in that living room photo I think are perfect – and the great thing is, it will work for as she grows up!
Simply LKJ says
Definitely the wider ones! I love chalkboard paint though too. My daughter has an accent wall of it and she loves it (she is a teen however).
Jenny says
My vote – WIDE stripes in navy and white.
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy says
I would definitely say, go for the black and white stripes! I really like the wider stripes (like in the last 2 inspiration photos), as opposed to the skinnier stripes…and I think wider is a lot less work! I think it will really just give Emory’s already adorable bedroom some “oomph!”
jandjhome says
I love the idea. I think the mix of stripes with the floral pattern will be so perfect.
lisaroyhandbags says
how fun!! I love the idea but definitely wide stripes – those narrow stripes in the bathroom make my eyes buzz a little 🙂
Stephanie Sabbe says
striiiiiiiipes! I love them, always. I love Au Bon Pain, I love Sephora, I love my hallway. Always a nice addition:)
Anonymous says
Yes go for the white and black stripes!!! I like the wide version that were on drapes with the “perfect width”. The light blue drapes and globe will look fantastic with it. And the black and white animal pictures and frames on the other wall will tie it all in. Can’t wait to see it!!!
Natalie says
Definate yes to the stripes and I love the idea of black and white stripes. I like the wider width in the last curtains you showed! That will look fabulous. I have been wanting to stripes for my next nursery.
lemondropdreams says
Yes to all! I would do a 12-14″ stripe. I might make you dizzy if you go more narrow! Good luck!
Chassity (Look Linger Love) says
I say go for it Danielle. I love the black and white stripe look, and agree that the bottom photo varieties look best! You could also do a pewter and white/pearl color too!
Amy R. says
I think you should do it. I prefer wide stripes, the narrow ones make me think of a prison uniform.
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says
I love me some stripes! I’ve done them two ways….equal spacing in my guest bath….and random spacing and width in my son’s room. I think the random is more youthful.
Also, I wouldn’t use chalkboard paint for a stripe…I think you’re asking for trouble to open only parts of a wall up for coloring!
A Delightful Design says
Yes! Go for it–the wider the better. 🙂
abby
Carly {Honey and the Moon} says
Go for it! But I agree, the stripes need to be wide. I think too narrow could look busy.
I do agree with Cassie though. If the stripes are all that is chalkboard paint, you could run into the issue of chalk getting on the non chalkboard paint areas.
Danielle says
From one Danielle to another…I say go for it, Black and White stripes look awesome and so stylish for a little girl!
Michaela says
Love the idea! Definitely think the wider stripe will be great! Also, you could do one color (either black or white) in a satin and one in a matte so you get a cool sheen effect to the walls (:
SHERRY HART says
I am a “yes” on the stripes and wider is better…..maybe 12-14″??
Michelle @ Ten June says
Oooh I love stripes!! Wish I had seen this sooner so I could have weighed in… but I saw in your next post that you already painted! But everything you do is fabulous, so I am sure it is no exception. Can’t wait to see!!