What Fabrics Work Best for a Layered Interior
Fabric is the soul of any layered room. Hard surfaces give a space its structure, but textiles give it character and warmth. A boucle sofa, a velvet chair, a linen curtain, a wool throw, each fabric brings its own quality to the layering. Choose them well and a room feels considered without effort. Choose them poorly and even a generous space can feel flat. In this guide we look at the fabrics we see working most often in UK homes, including boucle, velvet, linen, chenille and wool. We explain what each one offers, the rooms that suit them best, and how to combine them in twos and threes without crowding the look. We also cover the practicalities, including how each fabric wears in everyday use and how to choose for the size of room you have. The aim is a layered scheme that feels natural and lived in....