When it comes to home staging, you'll find yourself working with a variety of fabrics, both natural and man-made. It's important to know the variations of fabrics in the market, so you know the highest quality to get on your customer's budget. Fabrics can significantly affect the "feel" of the room. Using leather furniture will make a room different than one with fur. It's important to know what combinations will bring your client's vision to life. When purchasing upholstery fabric or upholstered furniture, be aware that the higher the thread count, the more tightly woven the fabric is, and the better it will wear. Thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch of fabric.
The most commonly used natural fiber upholstery for furniture is linen, leather, cotton, wool, cotton blend, vinyl, and sink. The most commonly used man made upholstery for furniture is: acetate, acrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, and rayon.
