Stripe It Rich With a Strié Finish

by Lisa Frederick · 8 photos · 10 comments

A strié wall treatment complements the undulating pattern in the artwork that graces this entryway. Between the two, the space needs no other embellishment to captivate guests.

by Mendelson Group

contemporary powder room by Alan Kosa Interiors

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Although strié can create a timeworn effect on pale tones such as cream and gray, it also can go in the opposite direction on more upbeat hues. This hand-painted red wallpaper gets a hint of contemporary flourish with a tone-on-tone strié treatment.

by Alan Kosa Interiors

tropical bathroom by Rivertown Homes by Design

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Another way to get the strié look: Brush a sheer coat of paint or stain over wood. The unevenness of the color and the underlying grain combine for an appealing faded look, just right for a beach house, cottage or rustic cabin.

by Rivertown Homes by Design

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Strié doesn't have to be understated — a high-contrast version can yield a dramatic focal point, such as on this sleek kitchen island.

by LUX Design Inc.

contemporary bathroom by Shelburne Development

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Tile with a strié look, somewhere between wood and stone in appearance, elevates this quietly neutral bath. The pattern gives the restrained palette a sense of energy and motion.

by Shelburne Development

traditional bathroom by Gina Fitzsimmons ASID

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Strié can be a great way to tone down a hue that otherwise might be too bright for the room. A gray topcoat mutes this teal cabinet finish and provides a lovely weathered effect.

by Gina Fitzsimmons ASID

traditional living room by Cecilie Starin Design Inc.

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Blue strié velvet on a pair of fauteuils sustains the formality of this living space, which is awash in pattern and detail. A solid velvet would have looked too plain, especially coupled with the ornate pattern on the chair backs.

by Cecilie Starin Design Inc.

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Here's a closer look at the velvet upholstery on the fauteuils. It's essentially two shades of blue, but the combed effect gives the impression of much greater color variation.

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by Cecilie Starin Design Inc.

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Details of Design Beautiful design in so many different ways.

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hoovermcteagle Lovely! Other close up photos of the strié would be helpful.

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Renaissance Kitchen and Home Love the fact that faux finishes keep evolving! Whether it's Horizontial or Vertical, stripes or shapes, strie` is always in style. Sometimes even the subtlest strie` works out great and gives the room a fealing of richness.

Torry Manzo
Renaissance Kitchen & Home

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textileaholic I've seen a strie` paint finish done horizontally in 3 foot wide bands to mimic grasscloth in a place like a bathroom where paper isn't possible. P.S. That velvet is gorgeous.

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Casart Coverings Here's an example of strie' in wallcovering-our faux linen in one of Mary Douglas Drysdale's Signature Colors-appropriately named French Blue.

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A. Peltier Interiors That kitchen island is amazing!

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kimber11 I am sold, so how do you paint to get this finish? I am planning on painting my entrance way and this would be a great look.

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textileaholic It's basically a basecoat and a glaze then combing through with a special brush. Ralph Lauren paints has a kit called linen that would work. martha Stewart (at Home Depot) also has one.

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kimber11 Thanks for the info

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sandwhitt i love texture and understated design, strie does just that

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