Have you ever thought how striping, I mean "striking", zebras are? Don't you just love what stripes do for these animals? Well, with that said...they can do the same for just about any room in your home...in a variety of ways. Take a look!
By the way, this is a lovely wall tapestry!
Stripes can really add dimension to a stairway area and make it appear larger.
A variety of stripes used together creates a more whimsical effect.
Another striped room with a "twist"! Stripes on walls broken up with horizontal painted stripes.
What's not to love with this great focal point in the room?
Maybe you don't want many stripes, so how about adding a few choice accessories.
I LOVE painted striped furniture in any area! Makes a statement on it's own for sure.
Striped rugs and runners are a great easy way to "pop" some color. Here it pulls the color scheme into kitchen from other area in the home (see back room shown partially)....and just as an added bonus, take a quick glance at the light pendants used in this kitchen too...I love this simple addition!
Great little office "niche"...with a striped rug of course!
How about trying a painted stripe on the floor - well, I don't believe the "kids" really did this!
Yes, a "fave" of mine (it's pink). This rug added a bit of whimsy to a very traditional room. I think it's gorgeous! Would you be daring enough to try this?
Yet another fun way to add stripes...how clever is this. This can even be a DIY project if you'd like. I could see it in a kid's room, a game room for the kids...a bright colorful sunroom, or perhaps even a kitchen? Where could YOU picture using one of these?
I simply love the classic elegance of this Louis XV Ribbon Chair
And you KNOW we find stripes in our fashion world! A great sweater by Lilly Pulitzer by the way!
Ah...and a door to match the sweater!
The stripes used on the sofa and on the floor show how different stripes can sometimes even be used together. Here, it adds the personality to this room. Imagine for a moment if this room were only done in solid colors...no way the overall "feeling" of this room would compare to this.
How about that....more similar stripes in our clothing again!
...and in our newest fashion accessories...LOVE the hat!
Is this WILD and WACKY enough for you? It's really very striking...striping....whatever, but a bit much for ME! Now, how about YOU?
I hope you enjoyed seeing all the excitement that a "bit of stripe" can bring into your world. I would love to hear of some other creative ways YOU may have used stripes...or plan to use them.
I hope your Wednesday is not really "wild and wacky", but instead..."Simply Irresistible"! Till next time...Ta-Ta!
Photos courtesy of Dwellings and Decor, Mary McDonald, Domino, Pinkwallpaper, Midevilwallpaper, Google images, Unknown sources, Manolohome, House to Home, Karen Harris, Style Hive, Thedecoratinghotline, Direct Mall, Better Homes and Garden, Lily Pulitzer, Veranda, Country Living, Real Simple, Fashionising.
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Let's start our tour....
Just another angle of this same room. Notice the inset book cases and the pattern in the hardwood flooring.....stunning!
Below is the beautiful Green Room; called the Green Drawing Room by John Quincy Adams. This room was updated by Mrs. Bush with furniture by Duncan Phyfe. A 1767 portrait of Benjamin Franklin is hung above the mantel. Fabrics used in this room are by Brunschwig & Fils and Scalamandre, both of which have exquisite patterns and textures from which to choose. And...you have GOT to take note of the details in this beautiful layered window treatment. How is THAT for "Simply Irresistible"?
The Cabinet Room, used for both routine meetings and serious deliberations, features a mahogany table and leather chairs. The table was a gift from Richard Nixon in 1970. The president occupies the taller chair that is located in the center of the east side of the table. This room is over 23 feet wide and 39 feet long, with 18 foot ceilings. Found on each side of the mantel are busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. 
The Roosevelt Room is the room where daily meetings by the staff are held. It is located right across from the Oval Office. There are no windows in this room, but a skylight has been added (not shown here).
Here in RED, we have the Family Theater . For it's most recent make-over, Mrs. Bush got her inspiration from the early twentieth century movie palaces. This room was carved out of a cloakroom, with the vision of Franklin Roosevelt, in 1942.
The "gold room", as it is sometimes called, is the Vermeil Room. It was last refurbished in 1991 and is used for a ladies' sitting room and also for formal occasions. This room has pale yellow paneled walls and fabrics in gold which compliment the "vermeil", or gold-plated silver, that is found here. The lovely wrapped swags with trim complete this room's elegance.
Here we have a room that was once known as a room of "tubs, buckets, and a variety of lumber". How did it possibly go from THAT to...THIS? It was actually a cluttered room in the basement at one time (1801) that served mainly as a laundry room. It wasn't until 1935, when Theodore Roosevelt renovated it, that it became a LIBRARY for the White House. It is furnished from the early 1800 period (known as the Federal period) and features Duncan Phyfe (a New York cabinet maker) furniture. The style is a little less formal than some of the other areas since this room is used for teas and meetings. Other than these "Simply Irresistible" window treatments, notice how the room is pulled together by also using red in the inside of the book cases, in the upholstery fabrics, and even in the floral arrangement on the round table. The color flows evenly throughout this room from being repeated several times.
This one is known as the Lincoln Bedroom...which was formerly Lincoln's office and cabinet room. It was Harry Truman that suggested turning this room into a bedroom using furnishings associated with the family. In 2004, First Lady and her team took a look into documentary research from that period and restored some of the design details from that time, such as the cornices (over the drapery panels) and even a mantel made to resemble the one that was there during Lincoln's time. Notice the elaborate details of these window cornices, swags (with tassels), and fabrics used above the bed....now this is design at it's finest! 
The Palm Room, also referred to as the West Garden Room, offers access to the West Wing and the Rose Garden. I am just intrigued by the "name" of this room.....if you know me then you know why. I LOVE palm trees and the coast!!! I think I would like to have a "Palm Room" in my home...hum, maybe I'll rename and re-purpose my sunroom!
It was George Washington himself whose vision actually shaped the White House. He insisted that it be "for the ages". President Truman, who described himself as "an architectural nut", replaced the awnings on the South Portico with a balcony.
The lovely State Dining Room as it was in 2010. Take a look at these gorgeous window valances (especially since we've been studying the details of them). The next picture shows more detail. 
One can't help to notice the exquisite architectural details here either! Magnificent! 
A "moose head" in the State Dining Room? Yes, it is....in this hand-tinted photo (below) of Theodore Roosevelt's State Dining Room as it was in 1904. Look at the details of the ceiling! A moose head and a crystal chandelier....what do you think about that? Oh, how the design has changed over the years.
Well, I do hope you have enjoyed taking a peek into some of the interior design inside the White House today. I found this to be a fun topic to research, so thanks so much for stopping by to read. Remember, if this intrigued YOU to make a change in your home, please let us know and we'll share how our design services can help you...depending on your need. Now, go have yourself a BLESSED and SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE day!
