Ticking Stripe Wallpaper: Classic Vertical Stripe Design

Ticking Stripe Wallpaper

There's a reason ticking stripe wallpaper pattern has never really gone out of fashion. Ticking stripe wallpaper brings a room a sense of order, slim vertical bands with the fine dashed detail of the old woven textiles it comes from. Soft and quiet or crisp and bold, depending on the colour.

Different width stripes a soft linen-look ground, this ticking stripe wallpaper has a gentle, lived-in texture, so the stripe feels warm and characterful up close. It's a steady, easy pattern that gives a room structure and lets everything else in it sit comfortably alongside.

Where this ticking stripe wallpaper works

A vertical stripe wallpaper earns its keep almost anywhere. It draws the eye up and gives a room height, which makes this ticking stripe wallpaper a natural fit for a hallway, a low-ceilinged bedroom, or a small cloakroom that needs lifting. It sits happily in cottage, farmhouse and coastal schemes, and the crisper colourways hold their own in a modern room too.

Use it as a full room wrap where you want that steady, all-over rhythm, or on a single feature wall behind a bed or a sofa. The softer shades are gentle enough for a nursery, and because a ticking stripe reads as texture more than pattern, it plays nicely with florals, checks and plains without competing.

Colourways

Choose from six colourways, each on a soft linen-look ground:

Light Sage Green

A soft, calming green with a country feel. The most versatile of the six, at home in a bedroom, a living room, or a kitchen that wants a bit of quiet colour.

Warm Beige

A gentle, warm neutral that goes with almost anything. The easiest of the six to live with, from a hallway to a snug, and a safe pick if you're building a scheme around it.

Light Blue

A soft, airy blue that leans coastal. At home in a bathroom, a bedroom, or a New England or Hamptons-style room, and calm enough for a nursery.

Dusty Pink

A muted, grown-up pink with none of the sweetness. Lovely in a nursery or a bedroom, and suits a cottage or grandmillennial scheme.

Mustard Yellow

A warm, characterful ochre with real presence. Made for a snug, a hallway, or a kitchen that could do with some warmth, and a strong pick for a retro or farmhouse feel.

Black and White

A crisp, graphic pairing that turns the stripe bold. At home in a modern hallway, a monochrome bathroom, or any room that wants a bit of contrast.

This ticking stripe wallpaper is available in peel and stick, traditional non-pasted, and pre-pasted. All printed to order on PVC-free paper.

If the design is almost right but the tone isn't quite there, every design can be recoloured for free. Send me your paint code and I'll adjust the artwork to match your room before it prints. Just use the custom request page.

Every design at Summer Skye Studio is drawn and developed by me, Sara. Original artwork, and all patterns are copyright Summer Skye Studio.

Not sure which colourway is right for your room? Order a sample of this ticking stripe wallpaper first. Tones like these shift with your light and existing colours, and a sample is the honest way to find out.

Wallpaper Types

Peel & Stick

No paste, no fuss. Made from 100% woven polyester fabric at 275gsm (370gsm including the peel-off liner), it has a soft, fabric-like feel and a matte woven texture. Self-adhesive, repositionable for up to 24 hours after hanging, and removes cleanly in one piece.

A good choice for renters, first-timers, and anyone who wants flexibility without sacrificing finish. Works in bathrooms and moderately humid spaces. Not suitable for heavily textured walls.

PVC-free, GreenGuard certified, printed with UV inks.

Traditional (Non-Pasted)

The classic option for a long-lasting, permanent finish. Non-woven fabric at 190gsm with a smooth matte surface. Apply paste to the wall, hang the panel, trim if needed.

A good choice for full room makeovers and anyone wanting a finish that's built to stay. Best on smooth, dry walls. Not recommended for bathrooms or humid spaces. Not suitable for heavily textured walls.

PVC-free, GreenGuard certified, printed with UV inks.

Pre-Pasted

The middle ground between traditional and peel and stick. You get a permanent finish without the paste. The adhesive is already on the paper, activated with a damp roller or sponge.

At 300gsm it has a fine embossed texture and a premium matte feel. Repositionable while the adhesive is still wet, and suitable for bathrooms and moderately humid spaces. Not suitable for heavily textured walls.

PVC-free, GreenGuard certified, printed with UV inks.

Processing

Every wallpaper is printed to order using eco-conscious materials. Nothing sits in a warehouse waiting.

• Production time: 1-3 business days
• During busy periods and holidays: 3-4 business days
• Custom colour adjustments may add 3-5 extra days

Shipping

Free worldwide shipping on every order, with tracking included.

Estimated delivery times after production:

• USA and Canada: 2-3 business days
• United Kingdom: 1-2 business days
• European Union: 1-2 business days
• Rest of Europe: 1-2 business days
• Australia, Asia, Middle East and beyond: 3-5 business days

For the USA, Canada, UK, and EU, import taxes and duties are covered. For other countries, local customs fees may apply. Worth checking before you order if you're unsure.

All orders are printed and shipped from the EU.

Order tracking

You'll receive a tracking link as soon as your order ships.

Returns and cancellations

• Orders can be cancelled within 3 hours of purchase, before production begins.
• Returns are accepted for printing errors or damage on arrival.
• If something isn't right, get in touch within 14 days of delivery with photos and I'll sort it out.

Measure your walls carefully

Colours and pattern flow depend on getting this right, so it's worth taking your time.

• Measure height from skirting board to ceiling, or wherever you want the wallpaper to end.
• Measure the width of each wall you plan to cover.
• Use the tallest height measurement across the whole project.
• Include doors, windows, and architectural features so the pattern runs correctly around them.
• Take several measurements along each wall. Ceilings and floors are often uneven.

Read the full guide here.

Order the right amount

• Multiply your wall area by the coverage per roll to estimate how many you need.
• Choose one roll size and stick with it throughout the project for consistent pattern matching.
• Round up and order all rolls at once. Same batch means the closest colour match across panels.
• Not sure? Just message me and I'll help you work it out.

Order a sample first

Screens and room lighting both affect how colours read. A sample is the simplest way to check colour, scale, and finish in your own space before committing.

Colour customisation

If the design is almost right but the colour isn't quite there, just ask. I can adjust the palette to match your paint colour, existing décor, or anything else you're working with.

Pattern scale

I can also adjust the scale of a pattern to suit your space, larger, smaller, or as shown. For more significant design edits, a small design fee may apply, but I'll always be upfront about that before anything is confirmed.

Either way, you'll receive a digital preview to approve before your order is placed. No surprises.

How to request

Use the customisation request form to send me your colour or scale preferences. I'll come back to you with a preview and confirm any costs if relevant. Once you're happy, we'll get your order processed.