More and more I have been noticing the new trend of fabric panels on casegoods, like dressers, chests, tables and desks. I am downright obsessed with this new trend. I wasn’t able to make it to High Point Spring Market this year, but from all reports, fabric wrapped case goods were a big hit.

 

Fabric, leather or vinyl wrapped furniture is a great alternative to plain casegoods and a great idea for refreshing damaged or outdated pieces. They are perfect when a bit of softness is needed in a room full of wooden furniture. They are great for adding color and texture, and a bit of interest in a room. Fabric opens up many options for customizing each piece and adding a unique quality that will support the look, color and theme of your decor.

Can you see this piece in a chic lodge look?

Or this Noir Furniture piece as a casual nightstand in casual beach cottage or global influenced room?

The fabrics used to wrap these casegoods are usually fabrics, leathers or vinyls with a noticeable texture like burlap, linen, faux python prints, faux ostrich prints, and faux croc prints. Of course the sky is the limit as to what fabrics are used, but lighter delicate fabrics like silks and satin should be avoided, and a bit of visual or physical texture is very desireable

Here are a few pieces that have my head spinning in a good way

This python print wrapped bench definitely makes a wonderful statement in a room. This one is providing me with some inspiration for a hall bench in my new home

This handsome geometric print fabric wrapped console from Drexel Heritage is quite a conversation piece. You can actually choose from hundreds of fabric choices on their website and customize your very own console, cocktail or end table. Click here to see the many options

Notice the beautiful faux ostrich texture of this chest. The cream color works so well with the light gold wood accent and hardware. Simply scrumptuous!

If a global inspired pattern is more your thing, this ikat patterned fabric adds a very unique touch

This lace wrapped beauty from Recaptured Charm, adds a soft, subtle feminine charm and elegance to this room

Check out this one! What a fun, unexpected way to use lace.

The wonderful nailhead detailing always adds luxury and richness to each piece

 

Here’s another snakeskin wrapped piece shown as the anchor piece in this beautiful vignette.

Or if you prefer a more subtle approach to this trend

Here a few more I just had to include. This masculine chest from Uttermost is perfect for an industrial chic look with its faux leather fabric

This one isn’t fabric, but can be an easy DIY project using a black and white stripe fabric

Speaking of DIY, Centsational Girl blog has a step-by-step guide to taking a plain Ikea dresser and adding fabric for a fabulous seaside inspired piece.

So if you own a tired piece of furniture that you were getting ready to put out on the curb, think again. This fabric wrapped furniture trend may be just the right touch to take it from drab to fab.

Is fabric wrapped furniture for you? Please leave me a comment below, I’m dying to know .

Be Inspired!