What Your Fabric Choice Says About Your Personality

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Interior experts reveal all...

From upholstered sofas and armchairs to plush throws and to soft-to-the-touch cushions, there isn't a single area of your home devoid of fabric. It finds its way into every room and subtly adds texture, depth and warmth. Given the sheer breadth of fabrics available, this isn't surprising – there's something for every home and every interior. Plus, if you want to go beyond interior basics to create an expertly styled space, the textiles you choose matter.

Up and down the country, the public is searching for the best fabric choices to suit their space. In the past 30 days alone, Google searches for boucle have increased by 170 per cent, velvet by 350 per cent and linen by a whopping 400 per cent.

Following this discovery, design-led furniture brand Swoon consulted its interior experts to find out exactly which fabrics and textiles are right for your interior, based on your personality. Their answers are intriguing…

If you’re super social, fun-loving and always up for a spontaneous night out, then velvet is the fabric for you. As bold as it is chic, velvet is an easy way to add some luxury to your home and is a nostalgic nod to the old-school glamour of the 1920s.

It's a versatile fabric and can be used throughout your interior, on anything from suave sofas to whimsical wallpaper. The only thing limiting you is your own imagination.

Why not treat guests to a sumptuous seat on a plump velvet armchair? Simply choose a statement shade that complements your current interior – champagne pink or harissa burnt red are equally opulent.

Whether you’re a mother of children, four-legged friends, or just the most maternal in your friendship group, we bet you love to unwind after a long day of caring for others. A chilled-out and laid-back interior is just your thing, perfect for relaxing in peace, so there's no better fabric for you than linen.

It's the ideal textile for natural, minimalist interiors and best complements understated homes with neutral colour palettes. If slow living resonates with you, then you can't do much better than an ultra-soft linen bedding set or understated linen tea towels.

For maximum relaxation, upgrade your bed to one with a luxurious linen headboard. This simple addition will elevate your room into a hotel-quality space, the ideal place for napping between tasks.

Saying that you're cool isn't cool, but deep down you know you are. You have an edgy sense of style, a Spotify playlist of incredibly niche bands and are partial to artisan coffee. We guarantee there's some corduroy in your wardrobe too, and it's time to apply this sartorial choice to your interior styling. Thanks to its distinctive weave, corduroy fabric stands out, but in a subtle way – just like you.

Inject this pared-back textile into your interior for an effortlessly cool look that says, ‘I’ve tried, but not too hard’, by integrating corduroy with an accent chair. For maximum impact, choose a tone or shape that opposes your current seating arrangement, to create an eclectic contrast.

You know what's on-trend right now and what will be in six months' time, too. Being up to date with the latest in everything is a must, so from catwalk styles to viral social media trends, you know what's hot and what's not. So, we think it's safe to assume you already have this fashionable fabric in your home. That's right, the textile we’re talking about is boucle – cosy, modern and seen everywhere at moment.

As boucle is an incredibly tactile and instantly recognisable fabric, we suggest using it in moderation to create extra depth and texture. Think small – in this case, less is more.

Treat boucle as a finishing touch by adding it in the form of soft furnishings and smaller pieces of furniture. Why not add a sophisticated ottoman footstool upholstered in the fabric? Use it as an unorthodox side table, or a place to rest your feet.

Picture this: a cup of tea in your hand, a crackling fire, candles burning and Netflix ready to go. Sound like heaven? Then yarn is the perfect fabric for you. There's nothing wrong with an evening in, especially when you've created the ultimate hygge hideaway with the cosiest of textiles.

Yarn is long-lasting and has a rustic aesthetic that makes it the perfect match for unpretentious and welcoming homes. If you want to snuggle up, do it with a soft, woven throw or cushion. Better still, a yarn-based rug will keep your toes toasty warm and adds a lovely dose of depth and texture to your interior.

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