Fabric Finesse

Designers dish on how to mix textiles with aplomb

By HOME & DESIGN

Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors

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Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH

interiorsbylh.com, 571-334-6476

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Becky Wetzler, Haus Interior Design

Repeating key hues creates rhythm and balance, while variations in tone keep the palette layered and interesting,” says Becky Wetzler, Allied ASID, of Haus Interior Design. She achieved this goal in a Maryland game room, blending soft velvets and jacquards in warm neutrals and muted reds with airy linen drapes. “The goal is not for everything to match perfectly,” she adds, “but for each element to feel intentional.

hausinteriordesign.com, 240-907-7465

Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Barbara Hawthorn, IFDA, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors

A common mistake is leaning too heavily on fabrics that are similar in scale or pattern, which can make a room feel flat. On the flip side, combining too many bold elements without a unifying palette can quickly feel chaotic. Texture is often overlooked, but it is just as important as pattern. And resist the urge to over-layer. A bit of restraint gives a room its refinement and allows each element to stand out.

barbarahawthorninteriors.com, 703-241-5588

Photo: Kenneth M. Wyner Photography

Joyce Pearl, Interior Concepts, Inc.

interiorconceptsinc.com, 410-224-7366

Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Ann Gottlieb, Ann Gottlieb Design PLLC

You’ve gone too far when the design looks untrained, mixing color tones and patterns that don’t harmonize. This skill takes time and doesn’t come overnight.

anngottliebdesign.com, 571-771-9357

Photo: Angela Newton Roy Photography

Andrea Maaseide, Allied ASID, Casa Millie

Resist the urge to put too many “superstar” fabrics in the same room. Think of it like a show: There’s a lead and there’s a supporting cast. Each role is essential, and neither truly shines without the other. The same principle applies to textiles: Let one fabric take center stage and the others play beautifully alongside it.

casamillie.com, 571-459-2136

Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors

Color creates harmony within a layered space so we look for a common thread within the palette to keep a room feeling intentional and cohesive. Neutrals help provide moments of rest, while tailored details such as trim or subtle texture create refinement and continuity.

bonnieammoninteriors.com, 703-778-5755