The Best Small Design Fabrics

If you're looking for small design fabrics to layer into your interior scheme, we have so many beautiful designs to choose from. Combining patterns, colours, textures and scales in a manner that brings character and warmth into your room, we strongly advise not to underestimate the design power of a small-scale motif. Perfect for cushions, lampshades, blinds and curtains, we've chosen our favourites to inspire your next interior design project...

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1. Dulcie Fabric

Curling seaweed stems in red and cream on a beautifully calming blue ground. A playful design that would add a lovely texture to any room on cushions, lampshades or curtains.

"I loved this design as soon as I saw it, and especially in the red and blue colourway. At first glance, it appears quite simple, however if you look closer, you can see the intricate detailing on each and every blade of seaweed. Channelling the serenity of the ocean, I would love to inject some of that calm into my bedroom by making a king sized coverlet. I would then mix in some neutral plains and larger scale patterned cushions in the same colours." Alice, Marketing Executive

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2. Harting Fabric

Inspired by an early 20th century patchwork quilt, this small design features delicate floral sprigs amongst abstract strokes of colour printed on an 100% cotton cloth.

"This pretty printed cotton really caught my eye when it arrived at our showroom. A delicate small-scale mix of geometric, stripes and floral makes this design incredibly versatile. It would be perfect for a Roman blind or single bed headboard in a cottage, but I would love to treat myself and use it as a lining on a door curtain." Heather, Head of Development

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3. Cleeve Voile Fabric

This delightful cream linen voile fabric is based on an early Georgian dress print. A charming collection of floral sprigs scatter the design in an array of airforce blue and ochre yellow.

"I have always admired this voile fabric as it appears so delicate and fragile, with such a unique individuality. Alas, the photo doesn’t do it justice! I would love to use it in a children's bedroom as a pretty canopy over the bed. Bringing the sunshine in, I would style it with crisp yellow bed linen and complementary blue bed cushions." Oksana, Cuttings Team

4. Milford Fabric

A very pretty blue and beige small floral print fabric, with a charming repeat that instantly adds charm to your home. Ideal for laying against complementary patterns in a country cottage interior, it also comes as a matching wallpaper for those who love this look!

"Having been inspired by my recent visit to the WOW! House at Chelsea Harbour, I think this would look lovely as a simple relaxed blind tucked behind curtains or a heavier dress blind.
I would use it above a sunny kitchen bench on its own, or behind some floppy top linen curtains in our bedroom." Sam, Made to Measure

5. Hourglass Fabric

A small-scale geometric design in blush pink and neutral on a light beige ground. This fabric is perfect for roman blinds or cushions and is available in a matching wallpaper.

"I would love to use this small geometric in my home as the pattern is so simple but has a wonderful depth to it. I like the subtle in the Terrarosa colourway and think it would look lovely as a pair of cushions on the small neutral sofa in my dining room." Lisa, Accounts Manager

6. Mini Sun Fabric

A sweet, small trellis design featuring charming little sun motifs on an off-white cotton ground. Available in six colourways, this fabric is suitable for curtains, blinds and cushions.

"I always love to see this fabric on the cuttings bench as it is so cheerful and comes in such a lovely range of bright colourways. I would create two matching blinds for my kitchen as it would brighten up my mornings, come rain or shine!" Sandra, Orders Manager

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