Mix and Match Upholstery

Figure A

The latest trend in home decor is using a mix of fabrics in upholstery. This style is unique and a lot of fun.

• Upholstering a sofa or chair with various fabrics on different sections provides an interesting combination of patterns and textures (figure A).
• This process is a way to bring many different fabrics into a space. Just make sure they are similar in weight by combining heavyweight upholsteries and tapestries or a variety of lightweight cottons because the fabric weight is going to react in the construction of the upholstery.

Figure B

Keep the scale (size) of the patterns in mind when choosing a variety of fabrics for a piece and combine a large pattern with a smaller one to ensure the piece works.

For a more formal look, think less. The furniture itself may have straight lines and be upright so use fewer fabrics.

Even leather pieces lend themselves to this technique, making them less expensive (figure B).

Figure C

People love to mix and match fabrics because it creates custom pieces that express their individual style.

Create this look without reupholstering by using different slipcovers together. Not only does this give the mix and match look, it can be removed or changed easily (figure C). Add a throw blanket with four sections (two of the same fabric and two complementary patterns) for another mixed touch.

leather/fabric furniture (Oskar Huber Furniture)

light cotton sofa with pink and yellow flowers, cream and dark brown sofas (Origin & Ash)

Resources
furniture - Origin & Ash
Origin & Ash
876 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: 610-527-6627
Fax: 610-527-6631
Email: originash@aol.com
URL: www.originandash.com

furniture - Oskar Huber Furniture
Oskar Huber Furniture
254 West Swedesford Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
USA
Phone: 610-251-9909
Fax: 610-251-9914
URL: www.oskarhuber.com
Guests
Chuck Soldano, Owner
Work in Progress
1135 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-925-9675

Marcie Terese Risk
Owner, Origin & Ash
876 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: 610-527-6627
Fax: 610-527-6631
Email: originash@aol.com
URL: www.originandash.com
Also in this Episode

Smart Design : Episode SDN-204
•	Mix and Match Upholstery
•	Four-Poster Beds
•	Benches
•	Birdcages