For example, you might make different selections for a recreation room than a formal living room. Bright, strong colors create a cheerful room while muted colors are more relaxing. Rooms with several print fabrics appear cozy and small. Rooms with mostly solids tend to look restful and larger. Prints should coordinate with existing furniture and carpeting.
Textured fabrics add dimension and interest.
There are many books available on color psychology and how fabrics work together. Look for them in your local library and wherever decorating books are sold. Let your love for fabric be your guide. First, select a main fabric for the largest elements in a room. Draperies, duvet cover, or a tablecloth, for example, will show off the fabric motif.