Anne Hathaway's Met Gala outfit is the reason why everyone will be decorating with this pattern trend at home, and I predict it will have a revival in 2026

The pattern that never goes out of style comes in a variety of guises – ranging from nostalgic to modern – and all of them are simply stunning

Anne Hathaway
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The Met Gala 2025 was alive with exciting fashion trends that translate into the schemes designers are creating for the world's best homes right now, too.

One such interior design trend, which was beautifully showcased by actress Anne Hathaway, is decorating with stripes.

Never really out of fashion, the classic stripe is having a particular moment right now and it's less about country ticking and more about adding personality. It is being heralded as the must-have trend for 2026, signaling its much-anticipated revival.

Anne Hathaway attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City

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'Stripes bring order and structure to a space and have the ability to redirect the eye,' says Roselind Wilson, founder of Roselind Wilson Design.

'When incorporated into an interior scheme, they inject a dose of understated elegance and sophistication. I'm drawn to layering when designing an interior scheme, and incorporating stripes into the design provides the perfect structure that can be contrasted with other designs, patterns, and colors.'

decorating with stripes in the bedroom using wallpaper and an upholstered headboard

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The benefits of stripes are endless. Stripes tend to create the illusion of space: vertical stripes make ceilings look higher and horizontal ones make rooms appear wider, so they are perfect in spaces that are quite compact.

'In small bedrooms, I like to use a combination of both vertical and horizontal stripes to elongate the room,' explains Roselind Wilson. Conversely, using vertical stripes in an already large room accentuates the ceiling height and expansive nature of the space.'

To prevent the stripes from overpowering the room, choose your color palette and then add patterns and accents of that color palette in darker and lighter shades.

If you feel hesitant about decorating with patterns, such as stripes, perhaps start with a small room or a corner space in your home. Or as an introduction to using graphic patterns in your interior scheme, use a decorative element, such as a striped vase or striped throw pillow as a starting point.

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With infinite colors and configuraions, there's a stripe to transform any space – whether you want a striking focal point or a subtle backdrop.

Finally, don't be afraid to use a combination of both horizontal and vertical stripes in different colors to add a bold yet playful twist. Also consider pairing different finishes for the stripes, such as satin and gloss for a crisp, contemporary look.

Jennifer Ebert
Editor

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for several years in both the US and UK, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing and occasionally dabbles in the social media, commercial, and the e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling houses designed by some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances, and even writing a few news stories or two.

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