The right fabric depends less on colour than on how the piece is used. A sofa in a family room needs a very different cloth from an occasional chair in a bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start with the rub count. Anything above 30,000 double rubs suits everyday seating; occasional pieces can go lower. Performance velvets and tightly woven linens wear well and clean easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, think about light. Natural fibres fade in a sunny window, while solution-dyed synthetics hold their colour for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, bring the swatch home. Fabric looks different under your own lights and beside your own floors, which is why we always bring samples to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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