Fabrics for beds

The best fabric for beds?

The best types of materials are Cotton and linen they are the most common materials used for upholstering beds. Both are lightweight and are tightly woven which means the fabric will last years. These fabrics come in all sorts of designs and colours.

It is also common to have velvet as an upholstery fabric for beds and is great for making your bedroom look luxurious. There are other benefits for velvet as it traps heat and it has a soft feel to it.

The types of fabric for beds

Faux leather has excellent benefits to a bed, it is easy to clean and maintain and this will help it last longer. Faux leather is more affordable than real leather. It has the same look as real leather and adds character to a room.

Cotton can be a great fabric to use on your bed, it is affordable and stylish, it gives off a cosy feel. Although it may not be a popular choice in fabric types, there are many benefits to cotton, it is comfortable, soft and durable, so it will last a long time.

Velvet is a great type of fabric to use as a bed, they are stylish and they look luxurious. They add character to your bedroom, they come in a variety of colours and are very soft and comfortable, velvet will last quite some time.

How to change the fabric that covers your bed?

Changing or upholstering the fabric that covers your bed can be difficult, it is best to leave that to the professionals as it can be time-consuming and it can get frustrating at times. It can also cost quite a lot so be sure to choose the right fabric when choosing to change the fabric attached to your bed.

Although there are some simple ways of making the fabric on your bed look different for example if you have a faux leather bed and you want velvet, you can buy velvet material and staple it around the outside of your bed to make it look luxurious, although the staples may damage the original faux leather underneath, also this is a temporary way so don’t expect it to last very long.