Wherever You Place It: The Transformative Beauty of the Stripe

There are few patterns in design as enduring, or as surprisingly adaptable, as the stripe.  It’s bold, but not overpowering. Clean, but never cold. And when styled well, it can give a room structure, softness, rhythm, and a sense of clarity. All at once.

The Riviera Stripe cushion is our take on the classic wide stripe: woven in a soft linen-cotton blend, available in a palette that’s both timeless and fresh, and designed to move easily from room to room.

The Design Legacy

Stripes have a long and iconic history—especially the wide stripe. Think 1920s French Riviera: sun-bleached cabanas, parasols fluttering in the breeze, canvas chairs lined up along the boardwalk. The stripe came to symbolise easy elegance and seaside simplicity.

And while the setting has evolved, the feeling remains.

Today, that same stripe can live anywhere: in your hallway, your guest room, your outdoor nook, or your reading chair.

COUNTRY CLASSIC

Traditional interiors often carry rich tones and detailed finishes. The wide stripe introduces a crisp linear element that breaks up heaviness, adding structure without disrupting warmth. It’s the perfect counterbalance — a design breath that brings depth and ease into an otherwise heritage-focused room.

THE POOLSIDE ESCAPE

Outdoor furniture often needs a focal point. Stripes deliver instant visual interest and clarity in spaces that can feel sparse or washed out. The buttercup stripe captures light beautifully and adds rhythm, drawing the eye and energising the scene without clutter.

THE LITTLE NOOK

In relaxed outdoor or in-between spaces, the wide stripe provides definition. It visually anchors softer, looser elements like throws, plants, or shadows. Here, the blush and mocha tones soften the graphic quality of the stripe, making it feel relaxed yet intentional.

A NAUTICAL NOD

Coastal-inspired spaces can fall into tired tropes, but the wide stripe in denim offers a fresh update. It feels modern, clean, and unfussy while echoing the rhythm of nautical design. The stripe brings a tailored element that anchors softer bedding and brightens cooler palettes.

UNEXPECTED STYLING MOMENTS

Transitional spaces often lack design attention. A striped cushion offers structure and purpose without overwhelming. The clean lines introduce order to movement, and the stripe guides the eye — creating a moment of design where you'd least expect it.

How The Stripe Elevates The Room

The stripe is timeless because it brings both energy and order. It grounds layered spaces and lifts minimal ones. It pairs beautifully with florals, checks, plains, and patterns. It’s familiar but exciting, structured but soft.

And the Riviera Stripe?

It was made to move. Between rooms, between styles, between seasons.

So if you’ve ever thought “I wouldn’t know how to use a stripe,” this is your sign to start. Because once you bring one home, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.

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