Stripes Are Having a Moment!
If you've been paying attention to interior design trends lately, you've noticed stripes are everywhere. From runway fashion to editorial home décor spreads, the classic stripe pattern has made a confident comeback — and this time, it's not staying indoors. Stripes have become one of the defining patterns of the season, bringing a sense of energy, structure, and timeless sophistication to any space they touch.
At Summer Classics, we've always believed that great outdoor living starts with great design — and this summer, we're embracing the stripe trend in a big way. Our new collection brings this beloved pattern outside, where it belongs, pairing fresh style with the durability your outdoor spaces demand.
Why Stripes? The Timeless Appeal of a Classic Pattern
Few patterns in design history have proven as enduring as the stripe. It's a motif that transcends trends — showing up across decades of fashion, architecture, and interior design without ever feeling dated. What makes stripes so compelling is their versatility: they can feel nautical or modern, bold or understated, playful or refined, depending on how they're used.
This season, designers are leaning into stripes as a way to bring visual rhythm and movement to spaces. Wide, painterly stripes add drama. Thin, tonal stripes whisper elegance. And the stripe's natural ability to elongate and define a space makes it especially powerful in outdoor settings, where furniture arrangements need to anchor large, open areas.
Stripes also pair beautifully with natural textures — think woven wicker, raw teak wood, and linen-like fabrics — which is exactly why they translate so seamlessly from indoor living rooms to outdoor patios.
Bringing the Trend Outdoors: Shaggy Stripe
Our answer to the stripe moment is Shaggy Stripe — the centerpiece of this summer's collection and a textile that captures everything designers love about this pattern right now.
Shaggy Stripe takes the sophisticated, softly textured stripe patterns found in high-end indoor furnishings and re-engineers them for outdoor performance. Crafted from polypropylene by our partners at Revolution Performance Fabrics, it's naturally resistant to stains, mildew, and fading — so the look stays as fresh as the day you styled it, no matter the season. Pair the cushions with our matching performance pillows for a fully coordinated, design-forward outdoor setup.
Styling Stripes: How to Get the Look Right
The beauty of stripes is that they're surprisingly easy to style — as long as you follow a few guiding principles.
Ground them with natural materials. Stripes shine brightest when anchored by organic textures. Our Grade A teak wood furniture, with its rich grain and warm golden tones, provides the perfect complement — making striped textiles feel rooted and intentional rather than busy.
Layer patterns thoughtfully. Stripes play well with other patterns when there's a clear scale difference. A bold stripe cushion alongside a smaller geometric or floral accent pillow creates depth without visual chaos. Our curated collection makes this easy, with coordinating fabrics designed to work together.
Let the stripe lead. When working with a strong pattern like stripes, keep surrounding elements relatively simple. Our N-Dura® resin wicker furniture does exactly that — its woven silhouette adds texture without competing, letting the stripe remain the focal point of the arrangement.
Invest in a Trend That Lasts
Trends come and go — but stripes have proven time and again that they're one of the rare patterns worth investing in. When you choose quality fabrics and furniture built to endure, you're not just following a trend; you're creating an outdoor space with staying power, both in style and in structure.
Browse our full collections and explore fabric options online, or schedule a complimentary design consultation** to bring your outdoor vision to life. You can also visit a nearby showroom to see and feel the craftsmanship for yourself — because the best outdoor spaces start with inspiration in person.
