Stripes Rugs

Explore the Rugshop Collection of Contemporary and Vintage Striped Rugs

Striped carpets make the most of small spaces by offering a visual continuation that can break down crampiness and enhance visual comfort. Stripes add an element of depth and a sense of movement, which adds a subtle geometric interest and a crisp character to the decor. While adding a pattern of uniformity, horizontal or vertical linear patterns often introduce a visual bounce that reduces monotony and interchanges it with cohesion. Almost always connected to coastal or nautical decor themes, striped rugs could be so much more. 

We welcome you to explore the wide variety of stripped rug collections at Rugshop, which are a mix of classic pinstriped patterns, heritage tribal patterns, vintage tartan, contemporary minimalist styles and lots more. Think beyond straight lines and make a practical statement to redefine your space with more visual dynamics. 

The Historical Connection of Stripes With Nautical Aesthetics 

Stripes have been widely used in rug designs, whether it is the ancient Aztec stripe rugs or Kelim striped rugs. These patterns are prevalent in tribal concepts. In the 19th century, stripes became inextricably linked with nautical fashion thanks to the French Navy's Breton Stripes. It later heavily influenced fashion legends like Coco Chanel and Picasso to create unforgettable creations with the pattern. 

The popularity of nautical or maritime stripes transcended into the interior design industry during the 1920s and 1930s, and striped rugs found a niche in contemporary creations, particularly beach-themed designs. It later came back in the 1960s and 1970s with new ideas and style statements that now embody stark examples of classic and retro aesthetics. 

Stripped rugs are here to stay since they have brought with them a bigger design purpose, being a practical tool to revitalise small spaces, embrace contrast and redefine zones more cohesively than any other pattern. 

Iconic Stripes Featured in the Rugshop Collection  

Simple lines are not the only feature of stripped carpets. There can be a wide variety of patterns and symbols that thrive on dynamic concepts of symmetry and asymmetry, with their complexity still complementing linear patterns and streaks of colour. As Rughsop brings you a host of designs with a variety of concepts, you must choose with conscience, knowing what the patterns mean and how they work for your space.

This collection features mostly modern acrylic rugs and synthetic, machine-made variants. You can still find several pieces of handwoven and hand-tufted wool rugs, as well as pet yarn and viscose, which ought to broaden your search. Below are some of the most iconic types of designs that you will perpetually find in our striped rug collection: 

• Pinstriped Rugs: Crisp, narrow lines and a minimalist concept are the essence of this particular design, and the classic black and white striped rug mainly works with closely spaced lines, just about the width of a quarter or half an inch. You can keep this for spaces that need a cohesive anchor or to compliment transitional furniture with a more simple backdrop. Have some inspiration from our features, like the Creamy Soiree Stripe Living Room Rug
• Chevron Striped Rugs: Stripes could also take you on the Chevron route, just like the Outdoor Grey & Black Chevron Modern Rug, where the distinct V-shaped patterns follow a linear direction, without being lines themselves. Quite energetic in their stance, you can add a lot of bounce to any space with this one statement alone. 
• Marquee Striped Rugs:  Represent a statement of retro style with this feature. The marquee stripe represents a bold style of thick, asymmetric patterns that is often associated with vintage circuit and carnival tent patterns. We have a unique way of putting it with our Marque Stripe Modern Living Room Rug or the Marque Cream Beige Stripe Contemporary Rug. 
• Tribal Stripped Rugs: The best example is our modern heritage black stripes rug, which features traditional tribal patterns that are perfect for enhancing a rustic, down-to-earth vibe for your living room or bedroom with a catchy statement style. You can also find this design in a neutral beige colour. 
• Tartan and Plaid Stripped Rugs: Something to remind of classic Gaelic patterns, you can keep this a warmth of nostalgia and a little bit of “old-world charm” to fuse into your modern spaces. Something like the Allure Living Room Rug can give you a cosy ambience during the Christmas season. 

How To Style Striped Carpet For Your Space 

Team up with Rugshop to complement your design concept with the perfect piece of striped carpet that uses linear patterns to create the most complementary focal point for a space. Although design dynamics is always free to defy convention and redefine it, here are some fundamental ideas borrowed from expert designers, just to give you an idea, and help you get started.

• Hallways: It is often a typical design method to use stripped rugs for hallways because the linear pattern works wonderfully to set a sense of direction, and since hallways are mostly dark, the stark contrast of the design adds more light reflection. 
• Kitchen:  The retro charm is the basic point of having a black and white striped rug in the kitchen, and it also blends with the colour-blocking theme that modern kitchen cabinets have. It is just a very popular concept that has been around since the 1970s or so. 
• Playrooms and Nurseries: Stripes often strike a chord with children’s decor, mostly for their fun and energetic theme or the fact that they are widely popular in circuses and carnivals. So picking up the concept of marquee stripes or pinstripes works wonderfully for children’s spaces. 
• Outdoor Spaces:  The same thing that works for playrooms, also works for outdoor spaces— to bring about a bit of carnival spirit! Just an idea. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Striped Rugs 

1. What Are the Best Decor Themes Suitable for Striped Rugs? 

You can always start with coastal and rustic themes since they have been quite archetypal, but you can also explore other thematic concepts like Scandinavian minimalism or enhance the need for uniformity with transitional pinstripe rugs.  

2. Are Striped Rugs Hard to Maintain Since The “Dark” Part WIth Always Tell On the “Light” Part 

That is a very valid concern, but you can have a better solution by choosing a more easy-to-maintain martial. Most of our striped collections are available in acrylic and polypropylene, as well as machine-washable wool and cotton rugs. So maintenance won’t be an issue when you buy our rugs. And if you are worried about durability, then you can least worry about that as well, because we bring you only the highest quality rugs that can stand the test of time for years. 

3. What Is the Most Practical Size Rule for Striped Rugs? 

It is quite the same as all other rugs. For larger living rooms, an 8x10 or 9x12 rug is often recommended, while smaller spaces may be better suited for a 5x8 or 6x9 rug. 

4. What Is the Most Effective Placement Rule for Striped Rugs? 

Striped rugs are the best bases for rug layering; instead, use them for anchoring open-concept layouts or large rooms. Striped rugs can be used to create distinct zones or define specific areas.