5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor

<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">One of the major mistakes homeowners make in home decor is ignoring the power of pattern in creating an interesting space. Fabric is an excellent way to introduce pattern into your space and there are so many ways to use it.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I am a sucker for fabric patterns and textures and often buy  on spec when I find a good deal. If you are removing fabric from a room e.g., drapes, you may be able to upcycle them.  Don't forget about the beautiful fabric finds at thrift stores.  Be creative.  These ideas should get you thinking. </span><br /><h4> Make a throw</h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJd1i34YkWgJzXyeKTplXgX2R8DElX0P0JaaBIlLQNiBwNGjgoPkHcfNUomaxGEdhvrQKRqsaZESB5XU22YSio0k6XIuA6fAbbLFOehl_yRIi17ONu6H9LPhMFkyc2zCUfbUCOtvi4fzPS/s1600/damask-throw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="upcycled fabric throw" border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJd1i34YkWgJzXyeKTplXgX2R8DElX0P0JaaBIlLQNiBwNGjgoPkHcfNUomaxGEdhvrQKRqsaZESB5XU22YSio0k6XIuA6fAbbLFOehl_yRIi17ONu6H9LPhMFkyc2zCUfbUCOtvi4fzPS/s1600/damask-throw.jpg" title="5 Uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look for large scale textured fabrics and sew on a fringe to create a throw for your sofa. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> source </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Heavy fabrics work best for this application.  If you think it is heavy enough to upholster a dining chair it will be heavy enough to pull off this look .  </span>If you don't like fringes omit that element and just do a double top stitched seam.  FYI this image is a bought throw.  <br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1REd-QultJayc4xxoq5jONxpEB0deZOrHlhMPcvPKnDxfZ-9-2SAk-W-bFxbdVNdUQ0HbZJoOr2wOtMUZFjFk8VLeiabryXMZ-9z6-zmWDdSUtHhAP_FvtCesbegwVXbafRzsOw6-peuX/s1600/throw-+living-+room.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Desinging Home: folded fabric in chair back" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1REd-QultJayc4xxoq5jONxpEB0deZOrHlhMPcvPKnDxfZ-9-2SAk-W-bFxbdVNdUQ0HbZJoOr2wOtMUZFjFk8VLeiabryXMZ-9z6-zmWDdSUtHhAP_FvtCesbegwVXbafRzsOw6-peuX/s1600/throw-+living-+room.JPG" title="5 Uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Upholstery fabric folded over a chair back - as simple as it gets</span></td></tr></tbody></table></h4><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Margaret Ryall</span></div><h4> Frame fabric</h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8I7fXGmlZnSrs9g4GtTKkLBb4FoJlt_22_bO2mj3ugvt5TzLQW_6iX8foJ0dYtW3rSePDKCltNEaUJ9bXdZlOU2lwhC3Iov4rgydI8m7JpiGZ7DryQ4_zUVCb27fbuVR05RyWZaMjeafD/s1600/framed+circular+fabric.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing Home: matted framed fabric art " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8I7fXGmlZnSrs9g4GtTKkLBb4FoJlt_22_bO2mj3ugvt5TzLQW_6iX8foJ0dYtW3rSePDKCltNEaUJ9bXdZlOU2lwhC3Iov4rgydI8m7JpiGZ7DryQ4_zUVCb27fbuVR05RyWZaMjeafD/s1600/framed+circular+fabric.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matted and framed fabric art<br /><br /><a href="http://awesomehomepins.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></td></tr></tbody></table>You have to look twice to realize these are pieces  of fabric.  They are so chic. The mat works wonders to show off the pattern and connect with the lovely blue wall.  I would have them a tad smaller to work with the narrow space.  That's just me and my need for any art to have breathing room. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRXz5spvLJdSgEMnJQzxNgJr_vOx_9d42JHtXhamLb8Ss0X-Z31lNJQunaBy5MR3xfUQfGtNconfDHmIQjmM-maNvb00Gsb97LRyQ-yiqTHgLLubxiILxaJJmELGllCkOAUmqdlpdlC-N/s1600/stretched-fabric-art.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing Home: stretched fabric art DIY" border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRXz5spvLJdSgEMnJQzxNgJr_vOx_9d42JHtXhamLb8Ss0X-Z31lNJQunaBy5MR3xfUQfGtNconfDHmIQjmM-maNvb00Gsb97LRyQ-yiqTHgLLubxiILxaJJmELGllCkOAUmqdlpdlC-N/s1600/stretched-fabric-art.JPG" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabric stretched over wooden frame<br /><br />Margaret Ryall <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is one of my favourite quick art solutions.  Find a fabric that you love and works in your room.  It will need to be larger in scale to read at a distance.  Buy a stretcher frame in an art store or make one using pine.  Stretch the fabric over the frame and staple on the back of the stretcher.</span>  </div><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </h4><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover a lampshade</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNJRvTMC23BnbZTWy9VuEuXEOO3hW8-MF6SkDvzUmCR028pq673iATY-rwFpn4JpNQopydyhgW8TDxggO6FxczSDurjBKNAXO6P_HQni4rsZOBYA-gXE0yYkeY5eEb0HMO4bqMQaqR4fd/s1600/bw-fabric-covered-lampshades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing home: fabric covered lampshades DIY" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNJRvTMC23BnbZTWy9VuEuXEOO3hW8-MF6SkDvzUmCR028pq673iATY-rwFpn4JpNQopydyhgW8TDxggO6FxczSDurjBKNAXO6P_HQni4rsZOBYA-gXE0yYkeY5eEb0HMO4bqMQaqR4fd/s1600/bw-fabric-covered-lampshades.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Choose fabric for lampshades wisely</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/how-to-cover-a-lampshade-with-fabric-craft-ideas_1_496717.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> source </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Many DIY projects  look homemade.  The trick is to elevate your project into high design by choosing your fabric wisely.  Ask yourself ...Would I find this in a store?  If the answer is Yes -Go for it.  If  you think it will look like you made it --- pass!  Aim for sophisticated design. <br /><br /><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Fold fabric over an upholstered headboard </h4><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIzddA7lLnEQBSQ4B3nYCeV1818AzTfbrkxEdMfyK8bizuUnWfWNjFsC62ixcohJjXP021oRnF5U6CSuxxjhwDunwLGmCrVsaso39uiRowrsdFCvcaz2Lex_mOfiX2z_yDD9hB-S5kIwM/s1600/fabric-headboard-update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Designing Home: folded fabric over upholstered headboard DIY" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIzddA7lLnEQBSQ4B3nYCeV1818AzTfbrkxEdMfyK8bizuUnWfWNjFsC62ixcohJjXP021oRnF5U6CSuxxjhwDunwLGmCrVsaso39uiRowrsdFCvcaz2Lex_mOfiX2z_yDD9hB-S5kIwM/s1600/fabric-headboard-update.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="232" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://emilyaclark.com/2013/11/a-colorful-option-for-your-bed.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><br />What a way to add and frequently change colour in a monochromatic bedroom.  I just love the connection between the roses and the magenta  fabric.  Quick and classy.  <br /><br /><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Upholster a headboard</h4><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOUhtdPcY1ViYojlQ5sxdGWaNnPt4A2CE8MFYQlYJE2ur49omI__qtQizeDfQ47K-NsuVvM9nZH7eVhJFQ5F_GmJlbPDLaZaMkGTjuImU1u5ZtjRpPGfQvxzvstcptmR3QuX4PIGS8ldG/s1600/no-sew-padded-headboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing Home: upholstered headboard pillows DIY" border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOUhtdPcY1ViYojlQ5sxdGWaNnPt4A2CE8MFYQlYJE2ur49omI__qtQizeDfQ47K-NsuVvM9nZH7eVhJFQ5F_GmJlbPDLaZaMkGTjuImU1u5ZtjRpPGfQvxzvstcptmR3QuX4PIGS8ldG/s1600/no-sew-padded-headboard.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upholstered headboard and matching pillows </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.ca/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> source</span></a></div><br />No doubt this is an upholstered headboard done right.  The pattern adds to the other plain fabrics in the room.  It connects with the pattern in the art.  Everything is perfect. Are you handy enough to create this look yourself? <br /><br />

5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor

One of the major mistakes homeowners make in home decor is ignoring the power of pattern in creating an interesting space. Fabric is an exc...

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