27 Sep Trend Report: Top 5 Fabric & Furniture Trends for Fall

As the mercury drops, leaves burst into colour and sweaters are piled on, the atmosphere of a home shifts from light and airy to rich, inviting, and statement-making. Fall is the perfect time to freshen up your home decor with something new. Here’s the latest on the top 5 fabric and furniture trends for this Fall. 

	Natural fibers One of the most popular fall trends in fabric is natural fibers. The big focus is on natural materials, from chunky jacquards with a hand-woven look to embroidered linens. Capture the spirit of casual elegance by layering fabrics that have different textural qualities. Think rustic, earthy, and warm — unadorned wood furniture and accessories, lace, crochet, and thick weaves.
	Graphic prints Big, bold graphic prints and weaves are all the rage, they are very chic and current in upholstery fabric. Eye-catching stripes, dots, chevron, florals, paisleys and damasks create wow-factor when used on a chair or accent piece. Graphic fabrics can add an element of interest to any room in your room.
	Colour, colour, colour… Pantone’s colour of the year, emerald green is still popular, showing up on walls, rugs, and accessories, but its equally dramatic cousin aqua is also a real showstopper.
	Global style Worldly finds and exotic textiles are readily available right here at home with gorgeous assortments of ikats and suzanis in Kravet’s ‘Exotic Travels’ collection and ‘Nomad’ collections. We’re looking forward to those of ‘The Jaipur’ collection, soon to debut.
	Also new & noteworthy… Aerin Lauder — of Estée Lauder fame — has released a beautiful collection of fabrics through Lee Jofa. The collection boasts luxurious fabrics, elegant silhouettes, and looks that range from soft to eye-popping. Closer to home, Canadian design sweetheart Sarah Richardson debuts her own collection of fabrics in partnership with Kravet.