The Best Tartan Fabrics for 2015

A look at some hot tartan fabrics

By Nathalie Martinhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/fmf0/8359375299/

Introduction

• Although hardly a new trend, there’s a lot of love right now for tartan fabrics

• Cushions, chairs, bedspreads, sofas and much more besides look great coated in a classy tartan fabric

• This is my guide to some of the hottest tartan fabrics right now and where they’d look best

In the Bedroom:• The bed…

• Well where else do you start?

• Subtle and understated is the key for your duvet cover or bed sheets

Bedroom (Continued) Although a risk, it is possible to get away with a tartan bedspread AND a tartan throw across the same bed…

• Go for complementary designs and colours

• Neither should be too busy

In the Dining Room:• Upholstery for the dining chairs can look entirely

fabulous with bold tartan fabrics

• Go for designs that really stand out

• Rich, dark colours add vibrancy

In the Lounge:• There are a whole range of options for the sofa

• Both dark and light fabrics can work well here

• You can even pick from some more contemporary tartan styles mixing whites and yellows

In the Lounge (continued):

• A tartan rug by the hearth will give your lounge an earthy, warm highland feel

• Try to go for deep tones

In the Lounge (continued):• If you’re looking for some pleasing cushions to scatter

around the lounge, tartan is the answer!

• Best not to combine with a tartan print sofa however

• Try to go with more intricate and bold designer upholstery fabric

Mixing & Matching• One of the hottest design trends right now is for mixing and

matching contrasting styles

• Don’t be afraid to throw things together that may not seem to obviously complement each other

• Throw caution to the wind and really own your look!

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