Transforming Your Home with Seasonal Fabric Upgrades
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Does anyone else have that one closet full of seasonal fabric in their home? You can find tablecloths, decorative pillow covers, napkins, table runners, blankets… and so on. Everything is organized by season, and each piece sits there waiting for its turn to shine.
To some, this might be a tedious way to decorate their home seasonally. For us, it’s the perfect way to refresh our space without having to overthink (or overspend!). And we want to share our secret to easy seasonal decorating with you, too 😊
You’re going to love these tips on how to transform your home with seasonal fabric upgrades, we promise 😉
Create a Seasonal Color Palette
What’s the first thing that pops up to your mind when we say seasonal decor? Most likely, the color palette. And you’re right! Begin by choosing a color scheme for your seasonal decor. You want to make sure it connects with your home’s foundational decor. Ask yourself questions like “What fabric shades will complement the color of my walls and furniture?”. Looking towards tried-and-tested color combos can help.
One tip we always swear by? Let nature guide you as you choose the color scheme.
Spring Color Palette
Spring is the gentlest of all seasons. Not too warm, not too cold. That’s what the colors should represent, too. Pale blush, mossy greens, and muted yellows look great. If you like neutral palettes, you can keep the base white/cream and introduce some pastels.
Summer Color Palette
Fresh and clean, but louder than spring. A season where anything is possible and welcomed in interior design. Shades like bright red, hot pink, sky blues, and sunny yellows are a hit for the hot season. If you want the summer spirit but don’t want your home to appear too busy, think about making an accent piece (like a bold rug with complementary cushions) and keeping the rest of the interior neutral.
Autumn Color Palette
A little rough, but so beautiful. The colors of autumn are the most magical. Deep orange, rich brown, and mustard make their way into homes.
Winter Color Palette
Everyone’s favorite season to decorate! (Or is it just us?). While reds, blues, and greens are Christmas-loved hues, you can try something different, like icy grays, pastel blues, and shades of white to match the cold season while decorating for the holiday.
Our Kapada (A Taste of India) Collection
Change the Bedding
The most important seasonal fabric upgrade, of course. Layering is the secret here. Add, but also remember to subtract. In winter, add in extra cushions and chunky blankets. For summers, subtract the cozy vibes. Tuck away the heavy blankets and thick throw pillows. Present lightweight bedding with crisp linens. And don’t forget to color-coordinate each addition with the seasonal hues.
Add Texture
Texture completes a room—like salt in a dish—and it’s so easy to add. Cushions, rugs, window treatments, floor coverings… you know the drill! You just need to coordinate things with the overall seasonal vibes. We love to think of our home to be scrolling through its wardrobe, searching for the perfect outfit 😉
For spring and summer, it’s all about those breezy vibes. Bring in some cotton and linen textiles that resonate with the colors of the hot months. A classic Scandi fabric, for example, in hot pink or mustard yellow, is perfect for throws and draperies.
As the leaves start to shed and the snow starts to fall, it’s time to cozy up. Swap the light fabrics for the textile equivalent of warm hugs—think wool, velvet, or luxe chenille—in those rich colors that make you want to curl up with a cuppa coffee. For folks ready to make a statement, switch summery window treatments for something chunkier, like Abbywood Plush Velour curtains.
Our Abbeywood Plush Velour Collection
Mix and Match Patterns
Similar to texture, patterns and prints can amp up the seasonal vibes.
Spring, a season of renewal, is a great time to introduce floral prints and gingham checks to the interior. When the temperature starts shooting higher, swap to tropical prints and nautical stripes to make your home scream “beach day” all day, every day.
Without us even knowing, the summer fun will be over. It’ll be time to transition to the cooler, darker days—it can be a bit depressing, we understand. But that’s what seasonal fabric upgrades are for: a fun way to welcome the changing season.
Tone down the sass of floral prints and embrace geometric patterns and chunky fabrics. Even the simplest additions, like a Harris Tweed Houndstooth Knit, can create a big impact.
Spruce Up the Tables
The breakfast table, dining table, coffee table, nightstand, home office desk, and even the patio table… there’s really no spot where you can’t add seasonal textiles. And the best part about seasonal table decorating ideas is that in every room you go to, you’ll be greeted by a refreshing vibe of the ongoing months—warm, hot, chilly, or cold.
The key to making the process fun (and stress-free) is to create a recipe for every table. Now, what exactly is a decor recipe? In simple words: creating a base that can easily be switched up from season to season.
Let’s say you’re decorating the dining table. Here’s an outline you can follow…
- A tablecloth in a season-appropriate fabric (such as floral garden for spring)
- Napkins in seasonal hues
- An eye-catchy centerpiece (like a pumpkin for fall; a mini Christmas tree for winter; a bowl of easter eggs for spring; a vase of fresh flowers for summer, etc.).
Use the recipe to switch up the decoration every few months, according to the changing temperatures.
Don’t Forget the Window Treatments
Though a comparatively more expensive upgrade, window treatments make a world of difference to seasonal home decorating. But the good news is, it’s a one-time investment. You can use the same draperies every season.
Here are our favorite picks for all four seasons:
Spring—Floral Garden
Summer—Mahina
Fall—Dorchester Gingham Cherrywood
Winter—Chinelle contract drapes
Upgrade Furniture Upholstery
A seasonal fabric upgrade for folks ready to go above and beyond. It could be a quick makeover for your favorite armchair. Or perhaps, a more expensive upgrade for the entire sofa set in your living room. You just need to make sure to select a fabric that lasts the entire season, including any upcoming holidays. Hot pink Scandi fabric, for example, looks absolutely gorgeous in spring—and matches the playful vibes of Easter.
You can even take up a DIY upholstery project, if you’re feeling adventurous 😁 If you’re short on time (but feeling creative), you can try an over-the-weekend upholstery project.
Finish with Seasonal Accents
Seasonal accents, the ultimate game-changer. As gorgeous as seasonal fabric upgrades are, thoughtful details introduced subtly around the home take your interior to the next level. Here are some foolproof ideas to try…
- Cute cushion covers in stripes and checks
- Ottomans in lovely upholstery prints, like dusty blue for winter and Kyoto Jasmine for summer
- Creative floor treatments (plush rugs for winter, jute rugs for summer, shag rugs for autumn, seagrass rugs for spring, etc.