"Add a pop of personality to this classic pattern"

BIG TRENDS ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST: ABSTRACT PAINT STRIPES

- MADDIE BALCOMBE

While stripes have long been a timeless motif, the rising influence of maximalist styles coupled with the recent trend for primary colours has transformed how we use them in the home. Whether you emulate the look through a ready-made wallpaper design, or opt to paint the walls yourself, imperfect and unique paint stripes are in. With this trend comes a fresh and playful energy - think bold colours, big brush strokes and a fluid sense of movement that turns a typically uniform pattern into an abstract feature.