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Designers Guild Striped Wallpaper

The Designer's Guild striped wallpaper collection has been captivating design enthusiasts and interior designers alike, thanks to its timeless sophistication and dynamic appeal. With a rich history dating back to the 1970s, Designer's Guild has consistently pushed creative boundaries, evident in their expansive range of striped wallpapers that cater to diverse design preferences.

G P & J Baker MELBOURNE STRIPE Wallpaper, 100% Non Woven in Jazz by DecoratorsBest
G P & J Baker MELBOURNE STRIPE Wallpaper, 100% Non Woven in Jazz by DecoratorsBest

Stripes, a classic pattern often associated with simplicity and balance, offer a wealth of opportunity for creative expression. Designer's Guild masterfully plays with scale, color, and materiality, transforming the humble stripe into a statement of elegance and individuality.

Pinstripe 09 Lilac | Designers Guild Europe Sample
Pinstripe 09 Lilac | Designers Guild Europe Sample

Timeless Design Aesthetics

The designers at Guild understand that classic design endures because of its versatility and understated appeal. Their striped wallpapers embody this understanding, featuring clean lines and subtle color palettes that blend seamlessly with various design styles.

Decorative Watercolor Stripes - Green - Wallpaper - Photowall
Decorative Watercolor Stripes - Green - Wallpaper - Photowall

Consider the 'Savoy Stripe' wallpaper, a nod to classicdbc17 British heritage with its refined stripes and soft colors. Alternatively, the 'Lido' wallpaper offers a modern take on traditional stripes, with bold colors and a modern geometric pattern.

Exploring Scale and Proportion

Gustav by Sandberg - Green - Wallpaper
Gustav by Sandberg - Green - Wallpaper

Designer's Guild expertly employs scale to create a sense of space and drama. The ' quelque chose' wallpaper, for instance, translates classic stripes into large-scale patterns, creating an illusion of height in rooms with lower ceilings.

On the other hand, the 'Broadway' wallpaper features slender stripes that work wonders in smaller spaces, making them appear wider. This plays on the human perception of space, demonstrating the brand's mastery of proportion and scale.

Color and Materiality

Green and Beige Striped Wallpaper | Vintage Stripe Decor
Green and Beige Striped Wallpaper | Vintage Stripe Decor

Color is a powerful tool in the Designers' Guild toolkit, as evidenced by their vibrant stripedwallpapers. By using complementary and contrasting colors, they create walls that are not just visually appealing, but lively and engaging.

A prime example is the 'Marrakesh' wallpaper, featuring rich, jewel tones inspired by the Moroccan spirit. Meanwhile, the 'Jute' wallpaper plays with texture, mimiccing woven jute fibers to add depth and tactility to walls.

Sleek Collaboration Meets Modern Elegance

Pink Burgundy Striped Peel & Stick Wallpaper, Classic Vertical Line Removable Wall Mural
Pink Burgundy Striped Peel & Stick Wallpaper, Classic Vertical Line Removable Wall Mural

Collaborations are another exciting aspect of Designer's Guild's striped wallpaper collection. They've worked with notable designers like Nicole Farhi and Alexander McQueen to create wallpapers that reflect each artist's unique vision.

The 'Nicole Farhi Stripe' wallpaper, for example, showcases Farhi's minimalist aesthetic, with elegant stripes in soft, muted tones. The 'McQueen' wallpaper, on the other hand, channels McQueen's dramatic flair through bold, graphic stripes in black and gold.

a green and white striped wallpaper with gold stripes on it's edges,
a green and white striped wallpaper with gold stripes on it's edges,
multicolored striped fabric with vertical stripes
multicolored striped fabric with vertical stripes
Artists Shadow Stripe wallpaper
Artists Shadow Stripe wallpaper
DESIGNERS GUILD™ Official Site  | Designers Guild UK
DESIGNERS GUILD™ Official Site | Designers Guild UK
Jagged Stripe Leaf Green 30-45
Jagged Stripe Leaf Green 30-45
'Tent Stripe Small' Wallpaper by Chris Benz - Mustard - Removable / 26 in. x 4.5 ft.
'Tent Stripe Small' Wallpaper by Chris Benz - Mustard - Removable / 26 in. x 4.5 ft.
Lilac Stripe Wallpaper for Reading Nooks
Lilac Stripe Wallpaper for Reading Nooks
a wooden cabinet sitting in front of a wall with green stripes on the wall behind it
a wooden cabinet sitting in front of a wall with green stripes on the wall behind it
Stripe and Checker Wallpaper for Bedroom - Sage Green and Lavender
Stripe and Checker Wallpaper for Bedroom - Sage Green and Lavender
Pembroke Stripe 16 Lavendar | Designers Guild Europe Sample
Pembroke Stripe 16 Lavendar | Designers Guild Europe Sample
Lucy Stripe - Wallpaper - Photowall
Lucy Stripe - Wallpaper - Photowall
multicolored striped wallpaper with vertical stripes in pastel colors and green, red, yellow, pink, blue
multicolored striped wallpaper with vertical stripes in pastel colors and green, red, yellow, pink, blue
Striped Fabric Wallpaper - 12.5" - Traditional Unpasted / 24 x 96 Inches / Charcoal
Striped Fabric Wallpaper - 12.5" - Traditional Unpasted / 24 x 96 Inches / Charcoal
David Stripe II
David Stripe II
Vellures - Clove
Vellures - Clove
a striped wallpaper with pink and blue stripes
a striped wallpaper with pink and blue stripes
ARTIST'S STRIPE Wallpaper - Moss | House of Hackney
ARTIST'S STRIPE Wallpaper - Moss | House of Hackney
Palatine Stripe - Porcelain Blue
Palatine Stripe - Porcelain Blue

Sustainable Choices for Eco-conscious Designers

Responding to the growing demand for eco-friendly materials, Designer's Guild offers many striped wallpapers made from sustainable and recycled materials. These include papers with the EU Ecolabel certification, ensuring they meet high environmental standards.

For instance, the 'Moroc' wallpaper is made from recycled materials, illustrating that luxury need not come at the expense of the environment. This commitment to sustainability is commendable and adds depth to their design legacy.

In the quest for timeless, captivating design, the Designer's Guild striped wallpaper collection stands out, offering a perfect blend of style, innovation, and sustainability. Explore their expansive range and let your own unique vision take shape.