It’s approaching that time of year again when 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? The answer is simple: Updating soft fabrics in your home to reflect the casual, cozy interiors and 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 as complex as taking this chance to indulge in a total makeover by upholstering your furniture in rich jewel-toned velvet. Whatever your interior design taste, consider these five different types of fabric to elevate your home design this holiday season.
Casual Cotton
Composite Shutters by Graber
Cotton is one of the softest fabrics out there, and it never goes out of style because of its breathable fabric and incredible versatility that easily blends with other textiles and finishes. Thanks to advancements in its spinning technology, cotton fabrics are even more sophisticated with high-quality, long-staple yarns. This makes cotton the ideal durable fabric to achieve a natural sparkle and a silky-smooth texture while also keeping you warm in colder temperatures when cold weather begins with its soft material.
With a heavy focus on the return to organics this season, the natural fibers of cotton provide a comfortable feel in your space with blankets, pillows, art canvases, and decorative towels that mix well with items made from natural materials and finishes such as woven wicker chairs, wool fabric carpets, and clay pottery.
Soft Velvet Velour
Graber Drapery
Try your hand at high quality soft velvet fabric this season if you’re looking to create a luxurious ambiance with depth and drama. As one of the softest fabrics on the market, this type of fabric showcases a stunning array of jewel tones, from jade greens to deep blush reds.
This material was originally made from the soft material of pure silk fabric, but nowadays, you can find velvet made from synthetic fabric like silky nylons, polyesters, and rayon mixes. Plus, velvet fabric is naturally moisture-wicking and water-resistant, making it great for bustling households.
Use velvet as a decorative interior design fabric throughout your furniture with upholstery in couches, armchairs, and ottomans. You can even add some elevated synthetic fabrics through heavy velvet curtains to your living room to keep the warmth in during the colder months to help retain heat.
Upscale Big Plaids
Couristan Downtown Setting Broadloom
Large-scale plaids are dominating the fashion industry with 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.
One way to do this is through a plaid patterned carpet or area rug made from soft wool fibers that can be artfully layered in the living room or bedroom for additional warmth underfoot. Another way to subtly incorporate this trend into your household is by swapping out your light summer linens for thick flannel bedding with a patterned or plain weave pattern.
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.
From a knit fabric throw on your living room couch to the soft surface cashmere fibers of your bedroom pillows and other soft fabric materials, updating the many different types of fabric around your home makes for the perfect way to keep warm and cozy this season. We're curious to know how you've incorporated soft fabrics into your home to reflect trends from the runway or inspired interior design styles!