There is so much that goes into the production of a good, high-quality fabric. The furniture industry uses the term “double rubs” to describe how a fabric will hold up. 25,000 double rubs is considered a nice heavy duty fabric and is recommended for pieces that will be used daily by families, especially with young children.
When looking at fabric, you should also consider the make-up of the material you are using. Some will tend to be more expensive than others. For instance, particular wool is only sheared from sheep once every three years. You probably have also noticed that silks tend to be more expensive. This is because silk is obtained from the silkworm and there is a long and labor intensive process involved in its collection.
Combining different fabrics with different styles and textures is something that is really popular this year. Traditional fabrics and prints mixed with antique and modern furniture pieces create very unique statements throughout your home. Pastels of the 80’s are also making their way back into fabrics, especially in pale pinks, soft oranges and soothing blues and greens. And our beloved animal prints are not going away anytime soon. People just love them and we continue to see these designs being incorporated into fabrics and fashion of all shapes and sizes in new and creative ways.
Adding a little bit of “glitz and glamour” to your bedding, pillows and window treatments, just by embellishing them with some of your favorite beads, crystals or sequins is a fun way to reveal your personal sense of sophistication and style. A little bit of “jewelry” goes a long way.
Have fun mixing your fabrics throughout your home. If you need help coming up with new and innovative ideas on the best fabric combinations, contact your fabric work room. They’ll be happy to work with you to accentuate your own personal style.
Information contributed by Resource Design. Visit their work room on Level 2 of Hickory Furniture Mart.