Humanity’s need to nurture couldn’t be better expressed than by our desire to fill our homes with plants. House plant sales hit all-time highs in 2020 and are expected to increase further in 2021. The need to articulate nature indoors easily translates across interior features, including fabrics. So here are some of our top foliage inspired fabric picks to bring an outdoor influence into your living environment.

silver and white leaf foliage pattern sheer curtains in modern lounge room

Sheer botanicals

The translucency of these fabrics is oh so soft and the artistic portrayal of the prints creates a very elegant look.

grey and white branch foliage leaf pattern curtains in contemporary lounge space on olive green walls

Monochrome leaves

These fabrics we like because they satisfy those who want to emulate nature without committing to a green or coloured fabric.

green blue white foliage leaf pattern curtains in contemporary lounge on grey blue walls

Exotic delights

The complete opposite to monochrome, this theme is all about going big and bold so make sure you’re choosing it for a room that can handle it. Go for a mid-sized to large leaf print for best effect.

This Clark & Clarke fabric is the leaf theme with a bit of a twist as it features whole palm trees and a scene with elephants! Quite unexpected for a curtain fabric.

Leaf patterns can also be delicate and subtle, telling their story through delicate embroidery that adds textural interest.

various foliage pattern curtains in modern contemporary lounge rooms on white timber walls

Australian inspired

These two fabrics we’re drawn to because they reminds us of our part of the world with their fern and eucalyptus leaf patterns.

More trends

navy blue curtains in contemporary lounge room on yellow teal blue grey walls

Bold blues

If you love rich colour in your living environment, you’re in luck. With all that 2020 brought, we’ve seen interior trends lean towards colours that bring us comfort, like bold blue.

Earth and sky

Earth tones are always soothing, and even the most subdued hues tend to be quite versatile. The challenge can be maintaining visual interest.

Trends

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