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Is it o.k to use outdoor fabric for indoor upholstery?

anastasia flevaris

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Can I use fabric that is essentially for outdoor furniture upholstery to upholster indoor furniture? I have found some nice, thick cotton fabric in a plain neutral color that I believe would look nice on my sitting room furniture. There is some striped fabric in the same tone that would make nice dining room chair covers. My problem is that, in all honesty, the fabric is initially aimed for beach house furniture.Should I forget about it ? Can I get away with it? Are there any decorators out there that have gotten away with something similar? Your comments are always appreciated.

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Charmean Neithart Interiors

9 years ago

Yes, no problem. That outdoor collection by Trina Turk for Schumacher is actually a great line. Just recovering a sofa and two lounge chairs this week for a pool house using this collection. Hope that helps. Charmean Neithart

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Emily H
9 years ago
I think if the fabric is comfortable to sit on, you could probably use it, though I have never done it. Might fade less from window light too.
betsyweisberg
9 years ago
Yes! I have Trina Turk outdoor fabric print chairs in my living room - it wears amazing w 3 kids and is soft.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
Don't worry another second about it. Outdoor fabrics go indoors and outdoors, just like you and I do! Isn't it amazing!
anastasia flevaris
Original Author
9 years ago
Thankyou for the thumbs up! I was really worried that it would look wrong indoors. I guess what really convinced me to buy it, besides the feel and color, was the great width and amazing price (on sale!!) I feel at ease now. You creative decorators are super people for us wee DIY amateurs!!!
Kristi Dodson_Skinkis
9 years ago
Could you buy half a yard and put it in your house for a week to help you decide? I have outdoor pillows mixed with others on my couch and also outdoor cushions on my built-ins in the diningroom. I should also say I have a messy little boy, a dog and no lawn. All the dirt and mud from outside is dragged indoors. The beauty in outdoor fabric is how easily it is cleaned. I literally take the pillows outside and hose them off, put them on the deck to dry. And, it is your house... if you like it go with it!! Your house should have things you love and be yours not a designer's. I have a picture of my son and husband sticking their tongues out immediately inside my front door. It makes me laugh and smile every time I come home. For sure not a designer piece.
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karen paul interiors
9 years ago
We have a new crossover between indoor and outdoor. Not all outdoor fabrics meet the acid test, but so many designers are now in the indoor/outdoor fabric business. So we have haute fabric for either situation. We are so fortunate to live in these times and to have such an abundance of fabrics available for most every project. I never thought I would see the day when I would specify outdoor anything for indoors....but here we are, and happily I might add.
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Vikrant Sharma Homez
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Its a good thing , since they are tough so the fabric lasts longer ; True Value for Money .
miamitch
7 years ago
Outdoor collection Trina Turk for shumacker
hayleydaniels
7 years ago
This is from 2012...
Lilly Pichirila
8 months ago
Yaiii! I found this beautiful outdoor printed pattern material in Mexico and I’m definitely using it for my chair.

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