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    Updated: Jun 20, 2022 by Kris Jarrett

    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,

    Ticking stripe ruffled guest towels by Pottery Barn

    Pottery Barn

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

    Ticking stripe 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?:

    Ticking stripe duvet cover - Restoration Hardware

    Restoration Hardware

    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:

    Ticking stripe skirted desk

    Absolutely Beautiful Things

    Update!
    How did I end up bringing ticking stripe fabric into my home? As a table runner to soften up my long dining room table. There are loads of inexpensive ticking stripe fabrics to choose from and I looked at a ton of them but of course the one I found that worked best with the fabric color of my dining room end chairs was one of the most expensive options – Schumacher’s linen Wesley Ticking Stripe in Ebony available {here}.

    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:

    Make your own macrame fringe table runner by following this easier-than-you'd-think DIY tutorial!
    You can check out the full tutorial for my DIY macrame fringe table runner {here}. And since I had quite a bit of fabric left over from my table runner project, I used it to make several bulletin boards, the most recent of which is this cork bulletin board for my kitchen:
    Simple step by step tutorial for making a DIY fabric covered cork bulletin board. A great way to get organized!

    My favorite part is the catch-all pocket at the bottom! You can find the simple tutorial for making this framed cork board {here}.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

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    Categories: Decorating Ideas Tags: fabrics

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    1. Stacey {steward of design} says

      October 05, 2012 at 12:09 pm

      Great post! I love ticking stripe. My first sofa was a blue ticking stripe, but sadly my cats got the best of it. I miss it now. This fabric reminds me of faint memories of my grandfather’s work/farm overalls.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Décor says

        October 05, 2012 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks Stacy! I wish I could say that my first couch was something as classy as a ticking stripe couch – instead, it was an ugly plaid green and burgundy 🙂

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    2. SHERRY HART says

      October 08, 2012 at 7:50 am

      Kris…..this is so funny cause I decided last week to slipcover my sofa in ticking!!! Hope I can find something reasonable to do it in!!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Décor says

        October 08, 2012 at 9:46 am

        Officially jealous!

        Reply
    3. Kris @ Driven by Décor says

      October 08, 2012 at 9:46 am

      Ticking stripe makes anything look nice, right?!!

      Reply
    4. jean dennen says

      February 26, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      Can you recommend the company where I can find gray and white ticking wallpaper? I’m having trouble finding it. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        February 26, 2015 at 11:25 pm

        Hi Jean! Unfortunately I don’t know of any ticking stripe wallpaper off the top of my head. I think that the two images that show ticking stripe on the walls actually used fabric on the walls!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      May 03, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      I love the bulletin board fabric.. can you please share where I can buy it?

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        May 13, 2018 at 11:10 pm

        Hi Jennifer, you can get it at Decorator’s Best – I just added a direct link to it in my blog post! 🙂

        Reply

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