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,
hand towels,
Pottery Barn
a tablecloth like the one used in {this beautiful wedding table}, or even a shower curtain:
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?:
Using ticking stripe fabric on large upholstered pieces is another option I love. Some day I’d love to have a ticking stripe sofa or an upholstered chair such as {this one}. 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:
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:
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!
Stacey {steward of design} says
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.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
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 🙂
SHERRY HART says
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!!!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Officially jealous!
jean dennen says
Can you recommend the company where I can find gray and white ticking wallpaper? I’m having trouble finding it. Thanks.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Jennifer says
I love the bulletin board fabric.. can you please share where I can buy it?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Jennifer, you can get it at Decorator’s Best – I just added a direct link to it in my blog post! 🙂