Updating the bedroom does not always require a complete overhaul but often a few tweaks can have a huge impact. And using fabric to refurbish the look of an outdated room is an inexpensive way to add color, pattern, style and charm to the bedroom. When selected carefully, changing the fabric when decorating rooms can also change its profile by softening the space, adding elegance to it, or simply giving the room a finished feel.

Decorating Rooms with Fabric for Every Style and On Any Budget

Fabric for room interiors can be used in a variety of ways with everything ranging from upholstering the headboard, putting in tailored bed skirts, piling on accent pillows and getting creative with the drapes and curtains in the room. The idea can be either to use variations within one single color palette, or introduce multiple hues in a range of light and dark tones, smooth and rough textures, and solid and patterned fabrics to give the room a wow factor.

Here are some ways to use fabric for refreshing the style of your bedroom.

Mix And Match Fabrics

Whether you are looking to combine colors, patterns or textures, mixing and matching fabrics will often deliver interesting results. Most experts recommend using at least three different fabric patterns to decorate a room while paying attention to the scale of the patterns.

For instance, if the first fabric pattern has large motifs, then the second one should ideally be half the size or scale of the first one. It should also be very different in shape from the first one while sharing some of its color scheme. Think pairing florals with stripes or plaid.

The choice of the third pattern can be similar to either of the other patterns while using one or two colors from the other patterns. Take a look at the many Bed in a Bag options from the Linen Store to get an idea of how mix and matched patterns work well.

Put In A Room Divider

Sometimes all you need to do is change the spatial profile of the bedroom to give it a completely new look. Adding in a room divider in bedrooms that have the space to accommodate one, can help achieve this. Room dividers are not necessarily limited to putting in folding screens, but can also be created by installing curtains, pony walls, mirrored walls or even strategically placed stacked shelves.

When working with fabric for room dividers, take into account the color scheme of the room, whether you want to use solids or patterns on the divider, as well as the fabric texture.

Dress Up The Windows

Window dressing with fabric is something that needs certain considerations. For instance, choosing the correct weight, texture, light blocking and light permeating qualities, as well as the fabric’s durability. When overhauling your bedroom, you can also think about replacing curtains with blinds or roman shades to give the room a fresh look. Fabric for blinds could reflect the room décor by either blending in with the surroundings or be something in complete contrast to the ambience, making the window pop out as the focal point in the room.

Likewise fabric for roman window shades could also follow the same principle. Typically, a heavy, cotton fabric will hold its shape better in a roman blind while a lightweight fabric will appear more floppy and potentially lose its shape over time.

Take a look at Linen Store’s range of Curtain Panels to get inspiring window treatment ideas.

Decorate With Area Rugs

When all else appears well decorated but something still seems amiss, chances may be that the room is asking for an area rug. While a rug is considered an accessory, when placed in the right room it can instantly change the whole space’s look and ambience. It can quickly become the centre stage of the bedroom and be able to reflect or sometimes even dictate the furniture placement, color scheme, and choice of accessories around the room.

Area rugs can be applied over any type of floor covering with many choices ranging from durries, bordered rugs, inlaid rugs and oriental rugs to choose from.