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But this seemingly simple technique is also a pretty powerful way to alter the perceived size and even shape of a room, so it's important that you take your time selecting colors, deciding on the width and direction of the stripes and considering other options that will determine the end result.

This is the first thing you'll need to think about. With so many color choices and combinations, your possibilities are endless! If that doesn't sound like a good thing and you are feeling overwhelmed, stop and think about what kind of mood you are trying to create.

• shades of the same color are always a safe choice

• light colors are elegant and unobtrusive - they make a room look more spacious

  

• deep colors add drama and character to a room and make it feel more enclosed

• the higher the contrast between stripe colors, the louder the statement (be very careful with high contrasting colors and use them sparingly - or you'll end up with a room that looks like a circus tent)

Vertical stripes are the most popular and safe choice. Plus, in the right width, they can make your ceilings appear higher and give structure to a shapeless, boxy space.

Horizontal stripes create a more casual look - they also trick the eye by making the room appear larger, and the ceiling lower.

Diagonal stripes can be used with success when strategically applied to a part of a room to create an illusion of movement.

The most optimal width for vertical stripes is about 5 inches - wider stripes look more casual and visually push the walls out; more narrow stripes look great on a small/accent wall, but start looking too busy when used for the entire room.

Horizontal stripes look best when they are about 12 inches wide, while the width of diagonal striping proportionally increases with the size of the surface.

Stripes of equal width are considered classic, but you can break away from the norm by combining 2 or even 3 different widths for an added interest.

Most people choose a flat, matte paint for striping their walls.

But another alternative is to paint stripes in exactly the same color, but with different sheen levels - the effect is very subtle and elegantly understated.

Or, if you dare, you can even combine matte stripes with the ones painted in metallic finish.

Striping is already impressive all by itself, but faux painting techniques take it one step further - they add texture and dimension to the pattern.

Besides, if you don't like the clean lines of regular stripes, decorative finishes can help you achieve a more antique, distressed or subtle look with softer or ragged edges.

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