Where to Get Inspiration
There are several sources of inspiration for decorating a home with home decorating fabrics, including:
Flip through magazines and books specifically dedicated to interior design and home décor to see how fabrics are used in different rooms and styles of homes. If you can, save away some of these in a folder, or take a picture and save it away for use when you need it most.
Browse online home décor websites, such as Houzz, Pinterest, and Elle Decor, to see a variety of different home décor styles and get ideas on how to incorporate fabrics into your home décor. Save away the sites/pages as a bookmark that you can refer to quickly when you go to a fabric/home decor store.
Visit fabric stores and showrooms to see and touch a variety of different fabric textures, patterns, and colors. This will help you get a better idea of what fabrics you like and how you can use them in your home décor. Take samples home and test them in your surroundings. Come and look for different fabric selection in each of our stores. In areas where we have many stores be sure to check out each of our stores. The fabric selection varies from store to store and especially is tuned to the local taste and preferences.
Check out furniture stores and showrooms to see how fabrics are used on different furniture pieces and how they can be combined with other home décor elements to create a cohesive look. Come and look for different options in each of our stores. In areas where we have many stores be sure to check out each of our stores. The fabric selection varies from store to store and especially is tuned to the local taste and preferences.
Read home decorating blogs to see how different fabrics are used in real homes and to get tips and ideas on how to incorporate fabrics into your own home décor.
Observe and get inspiration from your friends’ homes and how they have decorated with fabrics. Get ideas from your parents, friends, neighbors, office colleagues. They are all going through the same process - bounce ideas of each other.
Visit show houses and home tours to see how different fabrics are used in different home décor styles.
Watch home décor shows and movies to see how fabrics are used in different settings and get ideas for incorporating fabrics into your own home décor. You can research these online after the show and get tips and sources. We can help you find that special fabric for you. DId you know that Sarah Jessica's Parker bed in Sex In the CIty 2 was an artee fabric.
Interior Design Magazines and Books
Home Decor Websites
Fabric Stores and Showrooms
Furniture Stores and Showrooms
Home Decorating Blogs
Friends' Houses
Show Houses
TV Shows and Movies
When decorating with home décor fabrics, it’s important to consider the style of your home and the function of the room you are decorating. Consider the scale and pattern of the fabric and choose colors that complement your home’s existing color palette. It's important to keep in mind that when taking inspiration from friends' homes, show houses, TV shows, and movies, it’s important to adapt the ideas to your own style and personal preferences to create a space that feels uniquely your own.Additionally, it's important to consider the durability of the fabric for high-traffic areas and to follow the care instructions to ensure the longevity of your fabrics.