Toile de Jouy–inspired textiles depicting destinations from Lake Como to Nantucket can even be seen on our list of recent fabric trends ... drapery, and upholstery options are limitless ...

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It could be used as an accent. Or if the ground of the toile is expected, such as green, red or blue, it could possibly be used as an upholstery fabric on a chair or sofa with sleek lines.

We’re talking about toile de Jouy ... it’s natural that the fabric—used as wall coverings and upholstery—was, in its earliest days, home decor for aristocrats. Fast forward a century ...

These bulky items often get neglected because they’re tricky to wash, but the right upholstery cleaner can help you restore the fabric to its former glory, removing stains, odor, and everyday dirt.

THE OTHER DAY my friend Stephanie found me sitting on the floor dazed and surrounded by dozens of fabric swatches that I had dealt out onto the carpet like a pack of playing cards: gray mohair ...

Whether it’s through its pastoral scenes depicting idyllic landscapes or the charming narratives woven into its patterns, toile fabric can truly lend charm to a room. The history: Toile fabric ...

Metro’s patterned upholstery is designed to discourage graffiti, comfort aching legs and hide stains. Each seat has two fabric inserts that can be popped in and out of the plastic frame.

Nearly all the experts we spoke to agree that the best way to minimize stains on fabric furniture is to pretreat it with an upholstery protector. Scotchgard was the product mentioned most often ...