Picking a Fabric: Installment #1

Fabric is always a little bit tricky. A lot of times a fabric will look wonderful in a swatch but is incredibly busy in a larger quantity. A good rule for these busy patterns is to use them in small amounts. Pillows, upholstered dining chairs and the like are great for the bold stripe and awesome paisley patterns. If you are going bold on a large peice of furniture like a sofa, be careful that you love the pattern because it will be magnified. Bold moves are rewarded in design, but there is also the possiblity of epic failure. Happy designing.