7 Interior Designers On The Fabrics They Use On Repeat

Cinny ‘Lorcan’ 

One of my absolute favourites is ‘Lorcan’ by Cinny. Its bold, organic pattern brings a sense of movement and depth that instantly draws the eye. Striking yet versatile, it works beautifully across a range of interiors and pairs effortlessly with both prints and plains. Whether on upholstery or curtains, it makes a statement without ever feeling too showy. 

Available at CINNY.CO.UK

Jean Monro ‘Lustmore’ 

This floral fabric by Jean Munro is an absolute favourite. Jean Munro is a go-to for florals – the designs have a vintage-inspired charm that always feels fresh and pretty. This print is joyful and the star of the show. It works so well for headboards, curtains or valances. It always adds just the right amount of colour and softness without overpowering the room.

Available at JEANMONRO.COM

Colefax & Fowler ‘Tapestry Garden’ 

I really enjoy using ‘Tapestry Garden’ by Colefax and Fowler because it has a lovely floral design and a soft linen texture that feels both timeless and cosy. The floral print is subtle and slightly washed out giving it a lived in, vintage feel. It’s charming and works so well when you want to add a bit of warmth and character to the space. 

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Nina Campbell ‘Boulbon’

The fabric on this chair is a Nina Campbell fabric with a great weave. Multi-coloured yet subtle, it really elevates the piece. This colourway is red and pink, but it comes in a range of pretty ice-cream colours.

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GP&J Baker ‘Poppy Sprig’ 

There are certain fabrics I go back to time and again and never tire of. Poppy Sprig by GP&J Baker is one of them. It has the sweetest print and is set on beautiful quality linen and would work equally well as curtains. Here, it’s shown in ‘denim’ and it works so well on this bench.

Available at GPJBAKER.COM

Manuel Canovas  ‘Vence’

This stripe, ‘Vence’ by Manuel Canovas, is one of my favourites. I’ve used it on cushions for a banquette and also in ‘Ciel’ on this mid-century chair. The colourway is so useable, and the fabric is robust and durable.  It is bold and unusual but also easy to live with.

Available at COLEFAX.COM

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Guy Goodfellow ‘Olive Sacking – Col. Indigo’

I love a stripe, and this is a particularly versatile one. Inspired by a piece of fabric originally used for collecting olives, it has a lovely loose, open weave and a soft, relaxed quality. I can place in almost any scheme. It comes in several different colourways and looks great as curtains or upholstered on a headboard. I’ve just used it to make some loose covers for dining chairs which I’m really looking forward to seeing.

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Soane ‘Scrolling Fern – col. Moss’

Soane has a fantastic fabric and wallpaper collection. I particularly like the ‘Scrolling Fern’ in the olive colourway; it sits so well with other fabrics, colours and patterns. Here, I’ve used it on a blind paired with the walls painted in Edward Bulmers ‘Clove’ which has a lovely earthy tone. Again, it comes in several colour options, and a larger scale. It looks great with the matching wallpaper.

Available at SOANE.CO.UK

Howe ‘Little Weed’

This is a charming little print. Christopher Howe chose the name remembering the classic childhood show, Bill and Ben from Flower Pot Men, and their cheerful friend ‘Little Weed’. Here I’ve used it on a pair of café curtains in a pantry, where I’ve played with the scales of the fabrics, opting for a larger, more colourful print on the blind. 

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36 Bourne Street ‘Ticking – Olive’

You can’t go wrong with a ticking stripe, but they can feel quite cutesy – this stripe is the most masculine ticking stripe I’ve found, and I absolutely love it. I used it on curtains in my place.

Available at 36BOURNESTREET.COM

Designs Of The Times ‘Maska 001’

We generally try to avoid repeating fabrics on projects, but I find a way to bring this neutral into pretty much every project we work on. It’s the perfect slubby linen that has enough variance to hide daily wear and tear but still tailored enough to feel smart and elegant.

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ADO ‘Santo 374’

If you’re looking for a silk without the price tag, this fabric is it. It has the same feel as a real silk and has become another studio staple. We tend to use it for curtains, as it gives that raw silk feel without the investment.

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Chase Erwin ‘Sail Dunes’

I love ‘Sail Dunes’ by Chase Erwin. This mixed linen upholsters beautifully. It's an off-white fabric with a subtle warmth that works incredibly well as a base layer for any scheme. It's also incredibly versatile – perfect for more relaxed interiors as well as more elevated spaces. I've personally used it on my sofa at home and on the studio sofa too.

Available at CHASE-ERWIN.COM

Yarn Collective ‘Regent Velvet’

I'm also obsessed with ‘Regent Velvet’ by The Yard Collective. This low-pile, 100% cotton velvet is ideal if you're looking for understated elegance without any of the bling. The low pile makes it more durable, helps avoid bruising and eliminates the watermark effect. It has a beautifully clean and tailored look, which I love. And because the pile is so fine, you can easily self-pipe or even stitch it without any grinning of the fabric. We used it in ‘Ash’ for the armchairs in one of our recent projects.

Available at YARNCOLLECTIVE.CO.UK

Schumacher ‘Chester Wool’

Another long-time favourite of mine is ‘Chester Wool’ by Schumacher, especially in the ‘Barley’ colourway. This tactile wool upholsters beautifully – its smooth finish really enhances the silhouette of each piece. I've used it on both sofas and headboards, and it always looks stunning. I also have it in ‘Dusk’ on my own headboard at home.

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Namay Samay ‘Sanobar’

My favourite fabrics are from Namay Samay. It is hard to choose just one as I love so many of the designs, but I’ve used ‘Sanobar’ in my own home. It’s based on a 19th century Persian original, and I love the character and warmth.

Available at NAMAYSAMAY.COM

Décors Barbares ‘Rimski’

Décors Barbares is one of my favourite fabric suppliers – its fabrics are so rich in colour and have a romantic and folkloric feel to them. In this downstairs loo, I’ve used ‘Rimski’ for the blind; it adds such a depth of colour and pattern to the space. In the photo of my sitting room with the Namay Samay blinds, I’ve also used ‘Casse Noisette’ by Décors Barbares on the armchair cushion.

Available at DECORESBARBARES.COM

Jean Monro ‘Hydrangea & Rose’

I’d have to include a chintz among my top three favourite fabrics, and my favourite is ‘Hydrangea & Rose’ by Jean Monro. Here it is used in my own bedroom. I love a floral chintz for the joyful colour and the traditional English feel.

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Soane ‘Scrolling Fern’

It might be a bit cliché, as it’s such a recognisable fabric, but ‘Scrolling Fern’ by Soane is a pattern I go back to often, whether it’s in my own home or for a client’s project. It’s timeless and elegant with a contemporary twist. I like to layer up with complementary patterns and colours or just use it by itself to bring character and elegance to a simple hallway or downstairs bathroom.

Available at SOANE.CO.UK

Ottoline ‘Little Wild Tulips’

A print I’ve adored for years, I’ve used this in numerous projects, including one of our huts at Aller Dorset and my own home. It comes in various colours – the red being lively and bold, whereas the blue is calmer and possibly easier to work with.

Available at OTTOLINE.CO.UK

Schumacher ‘Tiger Palm’

This mixes playfulness with regal sophistication – perfect for a manor house (we’re using it in a drawing room at the moment) as well as a children’s bedroom. It also includes lots of colours that can be picked out to complement the rest of the scheme – whether the fresh grassy green, the hint of dusky pink or the tangerine orange.

Available at SCHUMACHER.CO.UK

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