The 2025 Interior Design Fabric Trend That's A Maximalist's Dream

Emerging design trends are all about personality, storytelling, and amalgamation in general. All of these are, of course, central to the maximalist aesthetic. This makes the 2025 interior design fabric trend of mixing and layering bold, dynamic fabrics an ideal decorative move for anyone looking to inject the energy and character of maximalism into their home design

There aren't really any rules in maximalist design — or in 2025 design trends, for that matter. There is, however, an important guideline to successfully incorporate maximalism in the fabrics of your home: balance. Your ultimate goal is to use a variety of fabrics to create a sense of harmony in your space so the whole thing looks intentional, and not chaotic. To help strike an equilibrium, remember that your fabrics are just a part of the overall space — although certainly an important one. So, consider what architectural elements are inherently contributing to the way your room will come together. If your living room has a herringbone pattern in the wood floor, for instance, that may be a pattern you'd like to repeat. Or, if you've got wood wainscotting on the walls, you may want to work with that warm toned brown or gold color in your textiles. 

In order to perfectly mix patterns in your home décor, you'll want to consider how your fabrics incorporate each of their elements: design or pattern, color, and texture. Then, you'll look at how those elements work together to create your design. In order to parse out the almost limitless options, it may be useful to select a theme or hero piece as a guide around which to curate your layered fabrics.

For an idea of a theme, a nautical style might include navy stripes, seashell patterns, and hemp rugs. Instead of a theme, you could select a hero piece — a rug or couch, perhaps — and craft your look from those cues. Either way, to personalize your space with patterns and layering in your fabrics, consider these primary elements together: design (and scale), color, and texture.

Of course, every pattern or design has its own energy and its own vibe. Geometric patterns may give a sense of order, while a delicate floral pattern may feel more whimsical or even traditional. Mixing these is exactly what the 2025 fabric trend is all about. Layer a checkered throw under a pillow with a delicate floral pattern. Or, use a distinctive, paisley-covered rug under a chevron-patterned ottoman. 

Keep in mind that the size of the pattern will have a significant impact on how the fabrics interact. Again, strive for contrast to create balance. Big patterns will command a lot of attention, so create a harmonious effect by balancing them with smaller, complementary ones. It works the other way as well. You don't necessarily want to fill a room with a variety of teeny tiny patterns either. In fact, you may want to stick with one big patterned piece, and build out your room with smaller patterns and block colors in the other elements. Of course, these contrasting patterns in distinct sizes only come together well if your colors complement each other. 

Combining color is an art in and of itself. To help you make sense of the way you want to mix the colors in your fabrics, look to the color wheel. Choosing your palette will require selecting at least a few colors that blend well, and the color wheel is almost like a cheat code to make sure they work. Of course, how they play into your design will depend on your other elements. 

If you love the idea of mixing textures and patterns, but working with a variety of colors feels incongruent with your style, consider working in a monochromatic color palette in which all your patterns and textures will have different shades of the same color. Think a forest green rug with light pink details, a pale green sofa, pillows covered in a green leaf motif, a lime green blanket stitched with roses, and you'll get an idea of what mixing monochromatic fabrics might look like. 

Alternatively, work out a tetradic color palette by choosing two pairs of complementary colors — turquoise and gold, for instance, complemented by purple and orange. This heavy dose of contrast in your fabrics will create lots of interest and drama. An option for achieving balance in this case would be to work with toned-down versions of a few of the colors. A pale version of the purple and orange may let the other colors shine at full vibrancy. Next, you'll want to look at the texture.

As any home decorator or designer knows, the way a fabric feels carries an impact as well. Satin and wool materials will have completely unique aesthetics based in large part on the texture of the material itself. So, when layering fabric pieces together, their tactile quality is an equally important part of the design conversation. Again, if you're feeling overwhelmed by the options, it may be useful to go back to your hero piece or design theme. But the simplest guidance is this: Balance heavier fabrics with lighter ones, and rougher textiles with softer pieces. If you're working with a heavy velvet couch, for instance, a light silk curtain and thick wool rug might be great enhancements. Add interest to a smooth, leather couch with heavy linen pillows, or layer a lightweight cotton rug over a heavy jute style.

It isn't exactly difficult to use layered, character-heavy fabrics to create maximalist rooms that balance your space perfectly. But it does take thoughtful attention and careful consideration to create a space that feels calm, harmonious, and intentional. Ultimately, however, the success of your choices depends most heavily on what you personally love — so let your instinct have the final say.