It’s approaching that time of year again, where bundling up inside under a big blanket with a nice cup of hot chocolate is much more appealing than venturing out into the chilly winds. But what makes a night in even more luxurious? Updating the soft fabrics in your home to reflect the casual, cozy interiors or the elegant plush décor that you’re looking to achieve. This can be as simple as switching out the throw pillows in your living room for cheery seasonal prints or, you can take this chance, to indulge in a total makeover, upholstering your furniture in rich jewel-toned velvets. Whatever your interior design taste, consider these five trending fabrics when looking to elevate your home design this holiday season.
Casual Cotton
Composite Shutters by Graber
Cotton never goes out of style because of its versatility to blend with other fabrics and finishes. Thanks to advancements in its spinning technology, cotton fabrics are even more sophisticated with quality, long-staple yarns that achieve a natural gleam and a silky smooth texture. With a heavy focus on the return to organics this season, cotton touches in blankets, pillows, canvases, and decorative towels will mix well with natural finishes like woven wicker chairs, wool carpets, and clay pottery.
Soft Velvet Velour
Graber Drapery
Try your hand at velvet fabrics this season if you’re looking to create a luxurious ambiance with depth and drama. Velvet works to showcase a stunning array of jewel tones, from jade greens to deep blush reds. This material was originally made from pure silk, giving velvet its infamous velour softness, but nowadays, you can find velvet made from silky nylons, polyesters, and rayon mixes. Incorporate velvet through your furniture with couches, armchairs, and ottomans. You can even add some heavy velvet curtains to your living room to keep the warmth in during the colder months.
Upscale Big Plaids
Couristan Downtown Setting Broadloom
You may recall this trend from fashion week –large-scale plaids are dominating the fashion industry with their bold designs and unique colorways. Aside from dragging out that old plaid jacket you have hanging in your closet, try updating your blankets, pillows, artwork, and flooring with hints of upscale plaid. Another way to subtly incorporate this trend into your household is by swapping out your light summer linens for thick flannel bedding.
Heirloom Flower Prints
Aldora Royal by Nourison
Reminiscent of the cottagecore and farmcore styles that have become familiar throughout lifestyle spreads and interiors, heirloom flower prints are beautifully whimsical with a faint touch of tradition. You can find these delicate patterns in area rugs, curtains, blankets, and couch cushions in various colorways, from pale pastels to rich hues. Lighter-colored florals are subtler, while bold blues and reds will draw eyes to your flower patterns. Feel free to mix and match your florals to complement your existing décor.
Contemporary Cow Print
Cow print is the new leopard print when it comes to interior design. This rustic mountain-chic take on animal print delivers the same punch of pattern but blends better with your sophisticated neutral color palettes. You can find cow-print in cow-hide rugs, vintage light-hide pillows, cow-print canvases, and furniture.
How have you updated your fabrics this season to reflect trends from the runway or inspired interior design styles?
