The most common patterns used to decorate interior walls are stripes in all their glorious variations. They can be horizontal, vertical, one stripe, lots of stripes, jagged stripes, colorful stripes.

Painting basic stripes on the wall is easy enough: just decide how thick you want the stripes to be, use painter’s tape to mark off the borders, then fill in the lines with your desired color of paint. If you’d rather not be bothered with a paintbrush, there are many striped wallpapers. With today’s easy-up, easy-down wall coverings, you can even decorate a rental’s walls with your favorite pattern. a beach space with a small breakfast bar, a dining space and a living room and a coastal-colored accent wall for a statement

a beachy bedroom in bold colors - blue, navy, yellow, with a large comfy bed, a striped accent wall, knit and crochet bedding and rugs

a bold grey, white and yellow nursery with a vertical stripe wall, a paper pompom arrangement, a grey chair and a yellow lamp

a charming girlish bathroom with a striped grey and white wall, a pink ottoman, a refined table and pink textiles

a chic dining room with a blue and white striped wall, a gallery wall, a black table and refined wooden chairs

a coastal dining room with a unique striped wall in coastal colors, neutral furniture, color block curtains and a unique chandelier

a coastal entryway with blue watercolor stripes, artworks and oars, a wooden bench and a basket is very bold

a colorful boho entryway with a rainbow accent wall, a bold rug, pendant lamps and hangings plus planters

a colorful kids' playroom accented with a yellow and white striped wall and lots of bold toys

a colorful living room with a bold striped wall, a grey sofa, pastel ottomans and a floor lamp is very welcoming

a light-filled home office with a black and white striped accent wall, a black desk, a white chair, neutral textiles and pink touches is very chic

As with any linear pattern, be sure to take time to measure carefully in advance and confirm your pattern repeat works within the dimensions of your room. For example, if you are painting a striped wall yourself, be sure to plan in advance and take into account that the ceiling and floor may not be perfectly parallel, so a wider stripe is more forgiving. Anytime you put stripes on the walls, you want to be sure that your walls are even, and if you’re in an old house with slanted floors or sagging ceilings, the final space might not have level stripes. In this instance, it might be better to save the stripes for curtains or furniture. Skip supporting your striped accent wall with other items or stick to just a single piece and voila – a cool space is done! a modern home office with a striped navy and white striped wall, a trestle desk and a white metal chair

a neutral and ethereal bedroom with a green and white striped wall, neutral textiles and potted plants is very beautiful

a neutral and very simple nursery with a grey and white striped wall, a retro chandelier, a crib and an ottoman

a neutral and welcoming living room with a striped tan and white accent wall that gives a subtle touch of color and print

a neutral serene bedroom with a tan and white accent wall, neutral textiles and refined furniture is very welcoming

a refined entryway with a striped black and white accent wall and a matching printed monochromatic floor is pure chic

a retro coastal bedroom with a blue and white striped wall. a black metal bed and a white nightstand plus a vintage lamp

a Scandinavian bedroom finished off with a grey and white striped wall, a bed and a nightstand, some greenery and art is welcoming

a sophisticated living room with a black and white accent wall, a pink chair and a pretty artwork and refined furniture

a stylish grey and white bedroom with a striped accent wall, a grey bed, a mustard ottoman and artworks

a super refined bedroom with a black and white striped wall, a unique carved bed, a beautiful crystal chandelier and exquisite furniture

an art decor entryway with a grey and white striped wall, white paneling, a stylish gallery wall and dark furniture

an ethereal vintage-inspired dining room with a grey and white striped wall, dark stained furniture and potted plants and blooms

an exquisite dining room with a striped black and white wall, a chic shiny chandelier, lavender chairs and a mirror table