Striped Accent Chairs: 20 Ideas to Decorate with Style and Contrast

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Stripes – they’ve been around for ages when it comes to home decor and design. Some like the vertical stripes that usher in curtains, while others like the horizontal stripes to add a beautiful accent wall. They come in many different varieties – some are wide enough to cover large walls with just three or four lines, while others are super slim and have a sense of futuristic sophistication. Then there’s the classic black and white stripes – perfect for monochromatic environments and a great way to create visual contrast. But today we’re taking a slightly different path striped accent chairs.

Gorgeous black and white striped accent chairs create a focal point in this traditional Austin living room [From: Mark Ashby Design]

Accent chairs are an easy way to add some flair to an interior without moving too much. Unlike accent walls, you wouldn’t have to bother with painting the walls too! Of course, the perfect accent chair is hard to find and you really can’t switch between them as easily as you can with accent pillows or curtains as they are much more expensive. But the right striped accent chair can make a world of difference; especially in the modern living room with neutral tones. So let’s dive into the beautiful world of striped accent chairs and take a look at how homeowners have taken advantage of these striped wonders –

In the living room and family room

The striped accent chair is especially valuable in the living room; even if it looks equally good in the dining room, bedroom or home office. In the living room, there are few accent pieces that take center stage and provide as much visual contrast and impact as the beautiful striped accent chair. This is a much more impressive addition than those accent pillows, colorful vases, or that houseplant in the corner when it comes to adding a “pattern-rich twist” to the setting. It goes without saying that the more neutral the living space, the greater the impact of this streaked accent hair.

Striped chairs-in-thick-white-and-blue-ribbons-are-just-perfect-for-the-modern-beach-style-home-99794 — Striped chairs with bold white and blue ties are just perfect for the modern beach style home [From: Marcel Page Photography]

Chic-striped-ottomans-paired-with-chairs-in-polished-contemporary-living-area-with-ocean-view-53791 — Chic striped ottomans paired with chairs in polished contemporary living area with sea views

Using-a-few-striped-chairs-in-the-room-can-make-a-big-optical-difference-25009 — Using a few striped chairs in the room can make a huge difference visually [From: Larina Kase Interior Design]

Black and white striped chair-for-the-modern-eclectic-living-room-full-of-bright-colours-97920 — Black and white striped chair for the modern eclectic living room full of bright colors [From: Sun Soul Style Interiors]

Of course, using more than one chair or pairing it with a striped sofa is an idea for those willing to embrace the horizontal or vertical lines in a much more cheerful way. With colorful panache, many striped accent chairs become instant focal points no matter where they sit. But more subtle appearances and stripes in beige, brown, grey, black and white are also possible – so the color palette remains completely undisturbed.

Interesting-use-of-multiple-stripes-on-the-accent-chair-along-with-the-rug-give-a-snazzy-appeal-to-this-contemporary-living-room-13063 — The interesting use of multiple stripes on the accent chair along with the rug gives this contemporary living room a chic appeal [From: Ansh Interiors]

Large-blue-scenic-along-with-striped-accent-chairs-in-blue-and-white-for-the-stylish-living-space-84727 — Large blue sectional along with blue and white striped accent chairs for the stylish living space [From: Jeneration Interiors]

Gorgeous-pink-striped-chairs-steal-the-show-in-this-traditional-family-room-44102 — Gorgeous pink striped chairs steal the show in this traditional family room [From: Giffin & Crane General Contractors]

Create contrast with pattern

There are two approaches you can take when adding a striped chair to an interior. It can either be an accent chair, bringing in new colors along with the inherent pattern, or it can blend into the color scheme of the room. For now, we’ll be discussing chairs that usher in new hues and do so without ever looking out of place. In the living room, striped chairs can bring the it factor to a largely neutral setting with colorful elegance. Even with themes like eclectic and shabby chic, these striped chairs fit perfectly, while being far more visually striking in the modern space. The same decorating approach works in dining rooms and bedrooms too, creating even more contrast.

Gorgeous beach style porch at San Deigo home with light blue couch and striped chairs in Cream Blue and Red 31419 — Beautiful San Diego beach style porch with light blue couch and cream, blue and red striped chairs [From: Warren Sheets Design]

Custom chair with striped fabric adds color and contrast to this contemporary nursery 95501 — Bespoke chair with striped fabric adds color and contrast to this modern nursery

Exquisite-accent-chairs-with-stripes-in-different-shades-of-green-98610 — Exquisite accent chairs with stripes in different shades of green

Multicolored striped accent chair is perfect for modern interiors with a neural background 70750 — The multicolored striped accent chair is perfect for modern interiors with a neural backdrop [From: NIBA Designs]

Refined chairs-on-wheels-with-orange-striped-accents-for-the-modern-eclectic-interior-44487 — Sophisticated orange striped accent chairs on wheels for the modern eclectic interior

Relaxing-and-pleasant-coastal-style-living-room-with-pink-striped-chairs-23345 — Relaxing and comfortable coastal style living room with pink striped chairs

Color scheme and style choices

The other approach you can take with striped chairs is to pick ones in colors that accentuate the hue already present in the room. If you have a pink and white bedroom, then a striped chair in the same colors feels like a chic addition while still blending into the overall look of the room. This is an approach that also looks better on certain styles than others. For example, white and blue striped chairs will feel much more “at home” in a coastal or beach-style living room than probably any other style. Let the overall presence of the room (or outdoor gathering place) dictate the type of striped chairs you need.