February 2016 www.womanthismonth.com 48 Perhaps they're not the first thing on your list when working on home interiors but fabrics play a crucial role in unifying the feel and tone of any space. Cloth is used everywhere in the home, from carpets to upholstery to bedding and even accessories such as towels, lampshades and cushions. A great way to make your home décor come to life is by choosing fabrics that add style and texture to the overall design. Play with a variety of options to create the desired look – this could be a simple tablecloth on a large, impressive-looking dining table or it could be a throw draped across the couch. Fabricst can instantly provide a splash of colour or texture to the room. You can use them to pull together the look you’re going for or simply to accent it. When it comes to fabric, there are many selections to choose from and it may be hard to figure out which one works best for your home. Not only should you consider the fabrics used in cushion covers and curtains but also those on bigger pieces such as furniture. LIFESTYLE | home DRESS SHOPPING FOR THE HOME UPHOLSTERY Some aspects of choosing the right fabric for your furniture can seem straightforward and fairly obvious. You immediately go for something you might find pretty, that’s comfortable to touch, is in line with your own aesthetic sensibility while complementing the overall design of the room or space and is Fabrics form an integral part of any interior design. Ankita Mamgain picks up the threads on what you should consider when choosing materials for your home.
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