Carpets are second to none in creating a cosy space and introducing a plush feeling underfoot, and whilst we don't foresee the perennially popular wooden flooring falling out of favour any time soon, carpets certainly provide more opportunity for experimentation and creativity.
A striped carpet is a deceptively versatile tool in your design armoury, establishing your colour palette, providing some clever visual effects to widen or elongate a room, and adding a touch of visual interest to a space. And whilst they require a bit more consideration than a plain carpet, they can make a bigger design statement.
They key to making a striped carpet work for you is a sensitivity to colour combinations. With a striped carpet, your entire room can be styled from the floor up, picking up tones and working them into your broader design scheme. When selecting your design, gather samples of the other fabrics, wallpaper, or paint colours in your room to ensure a good match.
We've collected 12 of the best examples, and included some design tips and ideas to make the most of your striped carpet.