Get your home summer-ready with these key fabric trends
Summer is almost upon us, and there are so many gorgeous craft projects in beautiful fabrics to give your home a lift to celebrate the new season and longer, brighter days.
Of course, we all want to decorate our homes with the most on-trend fabrics – and to use them in our craft projects this season.
Well, look no further – Prestigious Textiles have rounded up the biggest fabric trends of this summer, that you'll want to incorporate into your sewing projects for your living room, kitchen and bedroom decor and are guaranteed to give your space a gorgeous lift.
You could these on-trend textiles to make your own cushions or curtains using our tutorials. Making your own is a great way to save money on giving your interiors an update.
This summer, expect fabric trends for every home style. From textured neutrals to animal prints, there's something for every room and look.
Marie Goodwin, the head designer at Prestigious Textiles, expects that prints and textures will feature heavily in our interiors and craft projects this summer.
So here are the four biggest fabric trends that Marie says you'll be seeing everywhere next year – and how to weave them into the decor in your own home.
Turn up the textured neutrals
Keep your interiors light this summer with neutrals – and add interest using texture, rather than colour.
Marie says: "To master the look, focus on working with a muted colour palette that brings in white, cream and earthy tones and using upholstery and drapery to add softness and variety of texture to the space.
"Think about mixing materials like boucle and chenille with weaves and subtle embroidery. Abstract and geometric shapes will also work well to bring added depth to the tactile elements of a room."
Embracing Arts and Crafts
The Arts and Crafts look is set to be huge this summer, and we'll be embracing more traditional designs with intricate patterns. Marie explains: "Archival pieces are going to be really popular this summer, with people replicating heritage looks that celebrate the intricacies of design.
"This trend is all about focussing on the details, whether it’s florals you’re wanting to work with or classic stripes.
"Look for highly decorative pieces that you can work into your current scheme through matching colourways or motifs to make a nod to the Arts and Crafts revival easily."
Perfect animal prints
Maximalism is going to be everywhere this summer – and we'll see that in the animal prints set to appear all over our fabrics, home accessories and sewing projects, with leopard print expected to be the most popular.
Marie has some brilliant tips on how to embrace the trend. She says: "“Incorporating something as bold as leopard print into homes can often feel daunting but committing to the look can create a really striking statement.
"Start small by adding interchangeable soft furnishings like cushions and throws to see how leopard print can be worked into your existing space.
"Colours like brown, terracotta and cream compliment this print well, so keep this in mind when considering which areas of the home to work it into. Accenting shades of gold and bronze will help to bring a sense of brightness to your animal scheme."
See the sunset
Who doesn't love watching a beautiful summer sunset in the garden? And now we'll be bringing sunset hues into our home furnishings, according to Marie.
She says: "Expect to see lots of brown and neutrals again this season. These comforting hues feel integral to home design at this point as homeowners seek calming environments.
"For an updated take on the trend during the warmer months, I’m anticipating that other shades like dusky pink and radiant yellows and ambers will be brought in to brighten up spaces whilst adding to the sense of tranquillity.
"These colours are ideal for bedrooms and living rooms where relaxation is desired most."
And if you're planning even more craft projects for your home, these are the biggest fabric trends for across 2024 to reflect in your projects this year.
Stylish small prints
A key trend this spring will be small prints and weaves, driven by the revival of block print designs. Marie says: "This trend lends itself well to floral designs, but we’ll also see small scale gingham and stripes which aren’t going anywhere, mixed with leaf and tile designs.
"Due to the size of the patterns, these fabrics will work well for dressing windows with roman blinds and curtains, as well as upholstery in living and bedrooms. Traditional shades of powder blue and mid greens will work well.”
Retro revival
According to Marie, 70s prints and colours will have a huge influence on our fabric choices this spring. We'll be mixing retro colour palettes with the iconic 70s geometric shapes and repeating patterns for a chic look.
Marie says: "Lean into the retro style by incorporating vintage furniture of the 70s and upholster with retro style fabric.
"Bold striking prints on drapery and blinds also create an impact and opt for weaves and jacquards in shades of orange and teal as opposed to soft and subtle linens.
"Boucle is a great fabric choice to pair with bold 70s colours and shapes and can be used as a contrast to the vintage styles.”
Reach for the stars
Celestial prints are having a moment this spring – so why not work a star-print fabric into your next cushion making project?
Marie says: "This trend is all about metallic finishes that reflect light and emulate a starry galaxy.
"Think chrome and bronze shades mixed with velvet and jacquard fabrics – a great option for updating cushions or curtains.”
Sheer luxury
If you're thinking of refreshing your curtains this spring, consider opting for a sheer fabric. It's a great way to keep rooms bright and light, and add flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Marie says: "There are a wide variety of options to choose from when looking at sheers, you can either use them to add colour to a neutral room, or to add layers on a window dressing.
"This year, it’s all about the printed sheers with delicate water-like patterns adorning the fabric in shades of sage, cornflower blue or peach. Alternatively, opt for a monochrome look and either use an all-white sheer or a subtly grey-scale pattern.
Wonderfully warm whites
If you still love a neutral homeware palette then don't worry – these tones aren't going anywhere this spring. But this season, opt for warmer tones, rather than the cooler greys of previous years.
Marie says: "Warm whites that we’ll see layered in interiors this spring summer season are a direct alternative to the cool toned whites and greys of two years ago.
"Boucle, linen and jacquard fabrics add real interest to this trend, creating opportunities to create three-dimensional layered tones that add interest and personality to a room of neutrals."
Feel at home with folklore
Marie predicts we'll see a return to the folklore trend for 2024, to create relaxed and cosy spaces in our homes.
She says: "Painterly woodland scenes will be popular for cosy living and bedroom room settings, as well as in delicate embroidery which will be seen on wall hangings and textile accessories.
"The folklore trend is all about leaning into nature and using it to create a sense of playfulness and comfort in a space.
"When committing to this look, more is more when it comes to pattern so opt for varying designs in complementing colourways that you can layer with upholstery and soft furnishings.”
Embrace earthy shades
Darker shades are often popular during the winter, but Marie thinks we'll continue to see them in 2024, too.
She explains: "Expect to see lots of brown and neutrals again next year when it comes to interior design.
"These comforting hues are becoming integral to home design as homeowners seek calming environments and relaxed room schemes that make a space more inviting.”
Live in luxury
Opulent and luxurious details have been a huge interiors trend this autumn, which according to Marie is set to stay into 2024.
She says: “This trend is all about creating an aura of opulence with subtle touches, from rich hues to satin textiles and golden accents.
"It shows the importance of how small, well thought-out quality furnishings can dramatically change a room to make it feel more expensive, without lavishness.
"Micro-luxury can be utilised within any room of the home, but is best suited to the lounge or bedroom, where comfort and indulgence is most desired.”
Intricate embroidery
Marie predicts there will be a spotlight on embroidery in 2024, with a focus on intricate details on furniture.
She says: "When paying attention to the details, embroidery is a great way to add personal touches and uniqueness to a space.
"Whether you’re attracted to detailed florals depicted through elegant needle work or more classical herringbone and cross hatch finishes, 2024 will be the year to add personality to homes with tactile fabrics and intricate designs at the forefront of interiors."
Go for the geometric
If you're looking to make a statement with a printed fabric next year, then a geometric design is the perfect way to stay on trend.
Marie says: "These small repeating geometric patterns take inspiration from 70s interiors and are a welcome contrast to the feminine woodland embroidery we’re seeing in textiles.
"Select fabrics with multi-dimensional and multi-tonal finishes to add interest to your space.
"We expect to see a growing interest in woven textiles that use tactile materials like boucle and space-dyed yarns to add texture and colour."
We can't wait get to making with these fabric styles. Check out our sewing section for more inspiration on what you can make.
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