Many of the interiors we’re loving lately are coming from London’s design experts (a few of which are mentioned below), where the classic stripes revival is in full swing. I remember a few years back, not long after we started this blog, we began seeing stripes in a whole new light for the very first time. Instead of traditional and easy to gloss over, they became this bright, bold statement. Now they’re everywhere, and often used to add a bit of drama to a contemporary English interior. And there’s one style that really pops: the circus stripe.
This aesthetic (reportedly a feature of carnivalcore, though that’s a bit too fun house for me) infuses bold stripes and colors reminiscent of traditional circus tents with classic home furnishings like skirted slipper chairs and ruffled linens for a fresh twist on classics. It’s like the more mature version of using candy stripes to add whimsy to a space. (Both beautiful when done right.) In this iteration of #funwithtrends, we show how designers take the fun from under the Big Top and bring it into the home.
London interior and art direction firm Buchanan Studio (who made their first foray into product in 2021 with their striped Studio Chair) make use of ruby circus stripes throughout their projects and products. Their chairs and cushions are now coveted by designers worldwide (AKA all the rage on Instagram).
Achieve a similar look with this red stripe linen bedding set from Lino Takas on Etsy.
Also in London, Amuse la Bouche is adored for their striped cushions and table linens (ruffle cushion stack by UK decor shop Rose & Grey above) that elevate the aesthetic, whether it’s an English garden or cozy living room.
French mother-daughter design studio Mattina Moderna‘s (who we crushed on here) viral candy striped Carmella lamps are right at home with a carnival vibe.
Ceraudo London’s Sonia Stripe is a 100% yarn dyed Indian cotton fabric in Artichoke, Ginger and Citron. You can order these custom colors of circus stripes in chairs, ottomans, curtains and blinds.
Our latest addition to the wallflower shop, these circus stripe jars are handmade in Turkey by Mano Works. They come in lilac stripe or coral stripes and each have their own lid. They’d look so cute lining open kitchen shelves!
While Nordic textiles and decor brand Projekti Tyyny is most coveted for their incredibly gorgeous kids canopies that pretty much sum up the entire circus aesthetic, stripe lovers can also accent every other space in their homes with PT’s carnivalcore (there, I said it) styles, which are available in everything from table linens to quilts to lampshades and wallpaper. Shop Projekti Tyyny on Trouva!
Charming English homeware company Alice Palmer & Co specializes in one of our favorite topics around here–beautiful lampshades! Alice and her team have also expanded their offerings (and the circus stripes they come in) to cushion covers, bed linens, and these cute tissue box covers.
Folie Chambre took this circus trend and took it a step further with their glossy lacquered lamp bases (available in the UK) in surprising color pairs.
For those who haven’t yet invited red into their homes (I’m not totally convinced myself, though the closest I’ve ever been!) pink and white candy stripes like these table linens by Summerill & Bishop can add a touch of bold femininity.
Lastly, because it’s simply too good not to share, we came across this bespoke sofa by Campbell-Rey Interiors using pink and red Lisa Corti stripes. (Have we mentioned how much we’re loving pink and red right now?)
