Decorating with Ticking Stripe Fabric

Finding fabrics for pillows, bedding, or upholstered pieces that work well with the colors and textures already in your space can be a challenge. If you’re looking for a somewhat neutral fabric because there is already a lot of color and pattern in your space, ticking stripe can be a great choice. Its subtle pattern adds style but doesn’t compete with any busy patterns and colors nearby.  Ticking stripe also looks fabulous in rooms decorated mostly or entirely in neutrals, bringing a classic, refined feel. And another plus – it never goes out of style. I’d love to share some of my favorite uses for it (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here})

It’s a great fabric to use in small doses like a few throw pillows,

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hand towels,

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a tablecloth like the one used in {this beautiful wedding table}, or even a shower curtain:

Southern Ticking Company

But ticking stripe fabric also looks fabulous in larger doses where it takes center stage such as Carolina Herrera Baez’s Madrid home {in Elle Decor here} where ticking stripe covers the walls of her gorgeous entry and is trimmed with jute ribbon and nailhead trim. She also used black and white cotton ticking stripe fabric to create an amazing canopy for the four poster bed in her master bedroom as shown {here}. Or how about a ticking stripe duvet?:

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Using ticking stripe fabric on large upholstered pieces such as a sofa or chair is another option I love. I’m also loving this desk skirt made with ticking stripe fabric for the front desk of the interior design shop “Black & Spiro”, showcased on Absolutely Beautiful Things:

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I was planning to have someone sew the table runner for me but after going over budget with the fabric, I ended up making it myself. The sewing part ended up being pretty simple and I even added some fun macrame fringe to the ends: