Common Thread

Bold colors 

You’ve heard the saying “go big or go home.” In this case, it’s “go big and go home.” Those who shy away from vibrant wall colors can instead opt to incorporate bold hues via textiles on pillows and/or wall treatments. These lower-commitment elements can be peeled out when you are ready to reinvent a room. Diving into the psychology of color, you can incorporate brightness in the form of warm colors (reds, oranges, and yellows) to stimulate energy and happiness, or cool colors (blues, greens, and purples) to enhance a feeling of calm.

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Mix and match patterns 

Further the impact of textile selections by mixing and matching patterns. Many designer fabric lines have done the hard work for you by creating collections that aren’t so matchy-matchy but still go together well. Before her passing last year, fashion icon Iris Apfel created a Maximal Couture collection of textiles for Fabricut. Playing on her flair for layering designs, this collection embraces Apfel’s eclectic style and is the perfect way to have fun with color and pattern. (fabricut.com)

Nostalgic and heritage prints

Textile prints and patterns continue to gain inspiration from the past. This blend of old and new comes in the form of classic designs in alternative color combinations and contemporary interpretations of traditional prints. The nod to nostalgia brings a certain sense of comfort to interiors. The Scalamandré Metropolitan Museum of Art collection draws on artwork and objects from nine of the Met’s curated departments, resulting in a captivating selection of fabrics, wallcoverings, and trimmings that share a story steeped in intrigue. (scalamandre.com)

Florals 

Floral prints are the little black dress of the textile world—they always deliver and are always on trend. From tiny buds to big blooms and everything in between, you can’t go wrong with creating a garden party of sorts in your home. Quadrille, whose portfolio contains a number of floral prints to choose from, introduced a delightfully fresh Spring Blossom collection in 2024 that speaks to the joy of flowers. (quadrillefabrics.com)

Sustainable materials 

Eco-friendliness is trending in virtually every industry, and textiles are no exception. Manufacturers are exploring ways to make production processes easier on the environment and employing materials that are sustainable and even recycled. UK-based Fermoie makes its new Indoor-Outdoor fabric collection from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles and without any PFCs, PFAS, or other harmful forever chemicals. (fermoie.com)

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Artisan techniques 

Consumers are embracing fabric and textile products that display craftsmanship and are made in smaller quantities. These hallmarks enhance the meaning behind what we display in our homes and add a human connection to our spaces. As the founder of Bolé Road Textiles, Ethiopian-born Hana Getachew seeks to create pieces inspired by the culture and beauty of her native country. Her designs are brought to life by partner artisans in Ethiopia. (boleroadtextiles.com)