As Country Living’s home and design trends reporter, I’ve always got my nose to the proverbial ground, sniffing out the latest trends. Lately, I’ve been watching stripes. This beloved pattern is ...

Paint a solid base coat onto your piece and let it dry completely. Now for the stripes… Normally to make a cheveron pattern you draw a grid line and then lay out your stripes, but I think it's easier ...

What’s a way to add a little zig to your home-décor zag? Try a chevron pattern, a repeating V-shaped stripe that has been cropping up in all forms of design, from cushions to runway dresses to ...

Stripes and checks are the essence of summer. Think gingham table cloths and tartan picnic rugs; deckchairs and cane candy. They’re also this year’s most invigorating interiors trend, expressed in ...