Bring Different Textures in Your Home(2020): Everything You Need to Know about Different Home Decor Fabrics and 10 Best Products That'll Let You Score Amazing Home Decor on the Cheap

Whenever the topic of home décor is considered, fabrics are the last to come to mind. We become too obsessed with the furniture, the wall decors, the floor, etc. and give the least amount of thought to the upholstery, rugs and carpets, curtains, bedsheets, cushion covers, table covers and so on. But in order to complete your home décor, it is necessary that you reflect on the fabrics that are to feature in the room. The home décor fabrics determine how the room will ultimately look and ignoring them will prevent you from achieving the desired appearance of your home.

There are endless fabrics we can use to furnish our homes with. There are organic ones like cotton, silk, wool, linen, etc, and then there are the synthetic ones like nylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, and so on. Each of them has their own sets of benefits and drawbacks, and you have to sift through them carefully to find which ones will be most suitable for your home. Following are the 7 most commonly used fabrics in home furnishings:

Cotton is the most common and versatile fabric. It not only is of high quality but also cheap. Cotton has many qualities, chief among them is that it is durable and is easy to wash. It comes in a variety of weights, patterns, and textures. It can be dyed easily and responds well to print patterns and thus they can come in any colour and pattern of your liking. Also, it is easy to work with be it sewing or stitching. Hence cotton is one of the most sought-after home décor fabrics in the market. True to its versatile characteristic, cotton fabric can be used to make a variety of products like bed and table linen, upholstery, curtains, and even lampshades.

When we think of wool and home décor fabric simultaneously, the first thing to come to our mind is a wool blanket or a rug. But wool has many characteristics that make it suitable for other home décor objects as well. Wool is soft, durable, doesn’t crease, doesn’t hold dirt, and can be used for insulation in colder parts of the country. These qualities make wool perfect for upholstery, cushion covers, and curtains besides blankets and rugs, the weather in your city permitting!

Silk looks beautiful and luxurious. When used in home furnishings, it imparts a rich and regal look to the room. Long silk curtains hanging gracefully, the soft and smooth texture of silk cushion covers and bed linens, all add to the charm and beauty of a room. But on the flip side of the coin, silk is an impractical fabric. Its drawbacks far outweigh its benefits. To begin with, silk is taut and cannot be stretched so there is high chance of it getting ripped. It also suffers terribly from sun damage so you cannot put silk curtains on windows that receive direct sunlight. Besides, the smooth and slippery texture makes it difficult to stitch and sew. But if appearance is far more important to you than durability and resistance, then look no further than this fabric.

Linen is the oldest fabric known to humans and has many exceptional qualities. It is strong, durable, and has a glossy texture. It is perfect for cushions, curtains, upholstery, loose covers, table linen, and bedding. The smooth texture of linen prevents any dirt from accumulating, but it creases quickly.

Leather is an unconventional home décor fabric. Controversial too, as leather comes from the skins of animals. But there is something called faux leather, so you do not have to feel guilty for draping your home with it. Leather is a practical fabric. It is durable and wrinkle-resistant and hence, you do not have to spend much effort in maintaining them. Leather looks best in home décor when it is used in upholstery. The smooth texture, rich look makes for a sophisticated appearance.

Nylon is a man-made, synthetic fabric. It is extremely durable and that is why it is used in products like ropes and umbrellas. Moreover, it requires moderate care and is easy to maintain. The toughness of the fabric makes it a good candidate for upholstery and rugs. You can even use it to make curtains. If you happen to have a pet in the house then it is best that most of your home décor be made with nylon. Its toughness will be a good match for your pet’s claws.

Polyester is another man-made, synthetic material which is considered as the cousin of nylon. It is made from petrochemicals and is as strong and durable as nylon. Polyester is not a breathable fabric and does not absorb liquids which makes it a bad choice to use in apparel but on the other side makes it a good choice for home furnishings. By not absorbing liquids, it is waterproof and is best for table linen and upholstery.

What fabric to use in your home décor should depend upon your budget, need, and what characteristics (durability, less creasing, soft) you want in the fabric. If you are a stickler for aesthetic and appearance, then go for silks and satins. If you want style within a budget then go for cotton. If you prefer the home décor fabrics to be strong, durable, require low maintenance then go for synthetic fabrics and leathers. You can also use more than one fabric or blend fabrics to drape your home. Follow this BP Guide to know of 10 fabric products you can use in your home furnishing:

This Upholstery Fabric is made of pure cotton and is of golden yellow colour. It is designed with orange, blue, white, and brown accents. The material of this fabric makes for a very soft and comfortable upholstery and the colour is reminiscent of sunlight and warmth. You should use this fabric if you want to give the room a cheery and bright appearance. One metre of this fabric has a width of 60 inches and it comes at a price of Rs. 1,200.

This Green and Blue Tweed Upholstery Fabric is made from a blend material of cotton and viscose. Besides the texture, the other attractive feature of this fabric is its colour. The colour is a mysterious teal shade with flecks of yellow in it. It reminds us of the calm of nature. Thus, the fabric is relaxing to both our tactile and iconic senses. This fabric is one way of bringing the essence of nature into your home. You can use it on chairs, sofas and headboards. A metre of this fabric has a width of 54 inches and comes at a price of Rs. 1,740.

This Linen Fabric can be used to make some aesthetic curtains. The digital print on the fabric showcases blue coloured plants and shoots on a cream coloured background. This print is not only beautiful but is also soothing to the senses. It is like a breath of fresh air. You will be pleased to set eyes upon curtains made out of this fabric when you return home after a tiresome day. A metre of this fabric costs Rs. 1,963 without taxes and is available on ddecor.com.

This Black and White Sheer Curtain is for those people who love the colour black. It is made of cotton voile material with sheer weaving. It has an architectural printed pattern on it in black and grey on a white background. These drapes will look magical when it sways in a light, a cool breeze, or the warm morning sun rays stealing through it. One metre of this cloth has a width of 60 inches and costs Rs. 760.

Update your bed with added comfort with this Pure Cotton Bedsheet. The most striking aspect of this bedsheet is its unique azure colour. Added to it are some beautiful Indian textile prints and you have a bedsheet that will change the very appearance of the room. On top of it, the pure cotton material with which it is made imparts comfort, so it serves both aesthetic and utility purposes. The cotton material also makes it easy to wash and maintain and the exceptional quality of the product guarantees that you can use it for a very long time. The bedsheet comes with a set of two pillowcases having the same colour and print. The bedsheet is of the dimensions 2.7 metres x 2.18 metres so it is big enough for a double bed. Each pillow case is of the dimension 27 inches x 18 inches. The set comes at a price of Rs. 1,799.

Who doesn’t like to be caressed by silk whenever they lie down on the bed after an exhausting day at work? The soft, smooth texture of silk seems to wash away all your exhaustion and soreness so that you wake up fresh and are ready to take on the day. This Double Bedsheet is made from Jaipur silk and imparts a richness to your room décor. The print on it is very unique and is sure to give the room a homely feel. It consists of red, gold, and brown accents on a cream coloured background with bicycle prints on it. The bedsheet comes in a set of 5 pieces which includes 2 pillowcases and 2 cushion covers. The cushion covers and the pillowcases are embellished with the same bicycle print. The dimensions of each of the items in the set are as follows: bedsheet - 225 cm x 274 cm, pillowcase - 70 cm x 44 cm, and cushion cover 41 cm x 41 cm. The entire set comes at a price of Rs. 4,999.

Add a splash of ethnicity to your living room with this table cover. It is made of jute and has the typical Indian elephant print on it. The gold colour of the table cover along with the elephant design gives off a regal air. Jute is a waterproof and dustproof material so it is easy to maintain. The dimension of this table cover is 40 inches x 60 inches, hence it is best suited on a rectangular shaped centre table. The product is both attractive and durable and comes at a price of Rs. 798 and you can buy it from amazon.com.

This Table Cover is a wonderful blend of traditional and modern. It is made of cotton with an acrylic coating on it. The colour is sea green embellished with Indian kitchen utensils line art. It is obvious that this is perfect as a kitchen table cover, because of both the material with which it is made and the print on it. The acrylic coating protects it from spillages as well as damage from heat. It is also easy to clean and maintain. You do not have to wash it, just wipe it with a clean cloth and water. It is square-shaped and is of the dimension 152 cm x 152 cm. It comes at a price of Rs. 1,295.

This set of 2 cushion covers are made of jute and have geometric prints on them. Each of them has a base colour of beige and one has blue stripes on it while the other has pink stripes. These tastefully designed cushion covers will heighten the glamour of your room. Each of them is of the dimension 16 inches x 16 inches and has a zip closure. This set of 2 cushion covers comes at a price of Rs. 749 and you can get it from pepperfry.com.

This Knitted Cushion Cover is unlike any cushion cover that you have seen. It is made of wool and has a knotted front and a plain back. It is completely handcrafted and the knitting design adds sophistication to your décor. It has a textured finish that is soft to the touch. The colour is neutral, light brownish and that makes it eligible to complement any décor. The dimension is 45 cm x 45 cm and the material with which it is made is a blend of 80% wool and 20% cotton. It has a zip closure and is priced at Rs. 1,850.