Spots and Stripes: the Interiors Trend Everyone's Talking About

From fashion runways to luxury interiors, playful patterns are making a confident return - and leading the way are two timeless favourites: polka dots and stripes. Once considered classic staples, these versatile designs have been reimagined for modern homes, proving that simple patterns can make the biggest impact.

Whether you're creating a calming bedroom, an uplifting living space or a playful children's room, spots and stripes offer an effortless way to introduce personality, movement and style. It's no surprise that designers and homeowners alike are embracing these enduring patterns in fresh, contemporary ways.

After years of pared-back minimalism, interiors are becoming more expressive. Homeowners are looking for spaces that feel uplifting, welcoming and full of character, embracing colour, texture and pattern to create homes that reflect their personalities.

Polka dots and stripes fit perfectly into this movement. They're playful without feeling overwhelming, timeless rather than trend-led, and versatile enough to work with a wide range of interior styles—from Scandinavian simplicity to eclectic maximalism.

Their familiar forms also create an immediate sense of comfort and nostalgia, while modern colour palettes and oversized scales give them a fresh, design-forward feel.

Inspired by the enduring appeal of these iconic patterns, our latest Spots & Stripes Collection celebrates joyful design through thoughtfully crafted wallpapers and murals. From bold statement stripes to delicate dotted designs, every pattern has been created to bring effortless style into real homes.

Available in a range of contemporary colours and scales, the collection offers something for every space—whether you're refreshing a cosy reading nook, transforming a child's bedroom or creating a striking feature wall in your living room.

Simple, timeless and endlessly versatile, polka dots and stripes are proof that the classics never go out of style. Explore the collection and discover how these iconic patterns can bring fresh energy, character and lasting design appeal to every room in your home.

Few patterns are as adaptable as stripes. Whether bold and graphic or soft and subtle, striped wallpaper brings rhythm and structure to a room.

Vertical stripes can create the illusion of higher ceilings, making smaller spaces feel taller and more spacious. Horizontal stripes can visually widen a room, while painterly or irregular stripes introduce a relaxed, organic aesthetic that feels less formal and more contemporary.

Loved by interior designers for their ability to act almost like a neutral, stripes pair beautifully with natural materials, colourful furnishings and layered textiles. They're equally at home in sophisticated living rooms, serene bedrooms, welcoming hallways and stylish children's spaces.

Polka dots have evolved far beyond traditional nursery décor. Today's spot patterns range from delicate scattered dots to bold oversized circles, bringing texture, movement and visual interest without dominating a space.

Their organic, repeating shapes soften interiors and introduce a sense of fun that's suitable for every age. In children's bedrooms and playrooms they inspire creativity and imagination, while in adult spaces they add a subtle design statement that feels artistic and contemporary.

Whether styled in muted neutrals or confident colour combinations, polka dots bring warmth and personality to walls.

One of the reasons spots and stripes continue to resonate is their incredible versatility. They complement both modern and traditional interiors and work beautifully across every room in the home.

Layer them with natural woods and linen for a relaxed look, pair them with bold colours for a more expressive scheme, or keep things timeless with monochrome styling. Their simple geometry means they remain easy to live with while still creating visual impact.

They're also wonderfully family-friendly, bringing energy and character to everyday spaces without feeling overly themed or tied to passing trends.