EVERYONE loves a stripe, right? Even better - stripes are a super-easy way to add pattern and colour to your home.
They can stand alone or be paired with other prints for a more maximalist look.
Plus, striped pieces make the perfect gifts because they should fit into pretty much anyone’s home decor.
So whether you’re looking for a present for you, or your BFF, here’s our Lifestyle Editor's round-up of the best homeware that would be well worth lining up for.
Though you don’t even have to do that – just click away!
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Happy shopping!
Print, from £35, Agathe Singer at Evermade.com - Buy Now
Cats are cool - fact.
But the colours and poise of this particular cat, created by French artist Agathe Singer, make him even cooler.
This fella would hold a wall all on his own or add extra pizzazz to your gallery wall.
Apologies in advance for introducing you to Evermade.com, too – it’s a treasure trove of graphic gifts (think prints, stationery, cushions) so your wallet may soon be quite a lot lighter…
Double bedding set, £35, Ikea - Buy Now
Proving how pretty much everything comes back into fashion, this broad-striped pattern, created by Sven Fristedt (one of Sweden’s most prolific textile designers ) launched in Ikea’s catalogue waaay back in 1983.
The ice-blue tone will pair brilliantly with most colours, but I’d try it with a dusky rose wall for maximum style points.
It’s also available in a single set for kids…
A5 notebook, £6.95, Once Upon A Tuesday - Buy Now
I’m a savvy shopper – best time to shop for Xmas 2023 is sooner than you think
Notebooks? You can never have enough.
And with this beauty, you’ll be supporting a female-led small business that creates stylish stationery all in a mission to help you get a lot more organised.
All of their paper goods are made from 100% recycled paper and are designed and printed in the UK, too, so you can feel SO good as you plot your next big life adventure in the pretty-as pages…
Candy cane candles, £7.99 for 2, H&M - Buy Now
Re-light your fire with a striped candle – or just make your dinner party even more beautiful.
With four colourways, you should be able to find your perfect match…
Table lamp, £62, Rockett St George - Buy Now
As the dark nights draw in, I’m like a moth to any cool new lamp.
And this monochrome striped beauty is an instant classic. With its gorgeous fabric shade and matching base, it’ll look gorgeous on a hallway table or as a bedside lamp, and is well worth the investment.
Mug, £5, Flying Tiger - Buy Now
I get instant American Christmas movie vibes whenever I look at this absolute steal from super-affordable scandi brand Flying Tiger.
I’d throw in a pair of posh socks and then post it to my bestie, or you could just fill with your favourite hot chocolate (I’m currently crushing on Cocoa Canopy, whose delicious little beads of choc have no nasties in them) and then put Mariah on…
Vase, £38, Oliver Bonas - Buy Now
This vase will bring a joyful hit of sunshine to any shelf.
Fill with faux olive branches or deep burgundy eucalyptus in winter, then throw in popping pink peonies come spring.
But even without any blooms, it is still so pretty.
Velvet cushion cover, £14.99, H&M - Buy Now
Give me a choice of cushion fabric and I’ll usually choose velvet – the material always gives an instant opulent look and feel, and makes me dream of weekends snuggled down in the libraries and snugs of luxury hotels – pre-kids!
I love the playfulness of the rhubarb and custard colours of this design, but with three other colourways to choose from, you should be able to pick one to suit.
Runner rugs, from £69.50, Oliver Bonas - Buy Now
Layer up for the colder nights with a statement rug like these. Bold and beautiful, they are perfect for drawing attention away from a boring floor.
Storage basket, £70, Aplaceforeverything.co.uk - Buy Now
If you need to hide your clutter away, at least try to pick something dreamy to look at.
The German brand behind this gem is called Remember, and it aims to brings colour to the world. Its pieces are high-quality (hence the slightly higher price point) and can be found in museum shops like MOMA in New York.
And now maybe your home?!
