Fabric 101
By Derek B. Groves
The timeline for home fashion trend is in you, as long as you choose the fabric you love and it meets your usage criteria. If you feel good when you walk into your space, your fabric is "in style." Your home is your haven to create your applied art, therefore you determine at what rate future changes should happen.
If you are pondering the addition of a new textile and are stumped on what style and color are best for you, consider finding a starting point in the room, such as an area rug or wall hanging to pull color and line from. Another great way to ignite creativity is to create a "style file." Fill this file with tear sheets from decorating magazines that feature fabrics and styles that catch your eye. When you are out shopping for fabrics, be sure to take your file along as a resource, and don't hesitate to buy only half a yard to view the fabric in your room.
Fabrics are the gemstones of the interior design industry, because they represent so much of the homeowner's inner qualities and uniqueness. It's important to take your time when choosing textiles, and understand that they are one of your best bridges to attaining balance within the core elements of interior design.
Textile Tip
When wondering about the durability of a textile, find out the "double rub" rating of the piece you are considering. The greater the double rub rating, the higher the textile's ability to wear. In residential design, it's a good idea to stay at or above 9,000. It's not unusual to see residential ratings into the 30,000 range. |
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