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Young House Love » Our Second House » How Many Textiles Should You Use In Each Room?

| By Sherry Petersik | August 4, 2011 | 251 Comments

How Many Textiles Should You Use In Each Room?

I was watching Sarah Richardson (Sarah 101) the other night (thanks DVR) and she mentioned that at the end of a makeover she has usually used around 10-14 fabric textiles in each room that she does.

And as the title of this post suggests, it totally surprised me. Doesn’t that sound like a lot? Of course she’s an expert when it comes to layering prints and patterns, but I couldn’t imagine a “regular Joe” going into a fabric store and walking out with 10-14 swatches that they were going to combine. But then I realized that she was counting the upholstery fabric on chairs and sofas and headboards along with curtains and a ton of accent pillows. So while vegging in the living room at 11pm while watching that very show, I looked around and counted all of the fabrics going on…

Karl The Sectional’s dark gray fabric (he’s from Ikea) = 1

The faux leather seat of our desk chair (from Target four years ago) = 2

The curtains (from Ikea in April) = 3

Hydrangeas Curtains

The linen-like fabric on the ottoman (from Marshall’s) = 4

The faux sheepskin draped over the ottoman (from Ikea last year) = 5

Domino Decorate Books

The green zebra pillows (from West Elm about a month ago) = 6

The printed pillows that I tea stained (from this etsy shop) = 7

Bee Pillow After

The textured felt pillows (from Crate & Barrel last year) = 8

The branch pillow (from Ikea a while ago) = 9

The faux cow pillow (from Ikea a while ago) = 10

Other Pillows

The shag mohair pillow (from Target a few months back) = 11

The soft champagne-y metallic pillows (from Bed Bath & Beyond years ago) = 12

Burger Pillow Detail

Twelve! Who knew? Granted a lot of those fabrics are more tone on tone/textured than brightly patterned (thanks to the colorful rug and art going on). But it’s really interesting to think that we sort of subconsciously mixed all those materials together (although we didn’t exactly have things upholstered and tailored for us a la Sarah Richardson).

So it got me wondering how many fabrics you guys have going on in your living space. Is it in that 10-14 range? Way lower? Way higher? For some strange reason I’m dying to know how things stack up at everyone else’s house.

Tell me, tell me! Also, doesn’t Sarah have awesome blazers and what appears to be very glossy and perfect hair? The woman has style for days.

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  1. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    The Doggie should count at #13…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:43 pm

      Haha- it’s true. He adds texture and personality.

      xo,
      s

  2. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Idk my answer because I’m at work right now, but I love Sarah so much. That woman has taste and style FOR DAYS. She combines color and pattern so expertly.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:43 pm

      Amen- she can layer fabric like no other!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for AshleyAshley says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Hahaha, wow, I just now saw the little part at the end of the post – and realized my comment was pretty much your last sentence verbatim. I almost wrote something about her cute blazers too (which I read Tommy Smyth’s sister designs!).

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:01 pm

      Haha- great minds think alike!

      xo,
      s

  3. Avatar for Constance MillerConstance Miller says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    As much enjoyment as I have gotten out of decorating every space I’ve lived in, I would JUMP UP AND DOWN AND POSSIBLY (most definitely) SQUEAL if given the chance to just hand it all over to Sarah Richardson and say, “go, just do whatever you think is best”. I can’t think of another designer where I wouldn’t want a little input. But, Sarah? She’s knows, man. She just knows.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for QSQS says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Love Sarah! I’m way behind on the count as I only have 4-6 at any given time. I have actually been spending more time at the fabric store and looking at fabrics online, which is an accomplishment since I don’t even sew! I only wish I could afford to recover a few things like she does.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for KaylaKayla says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    so interesting i never thought to count before. i definitely need more, my living room is way too boring.

    random question sort of related to textiles but not the decorating kind… what are your favorite places to buy clothes for Clara? She seriously has some of the cutest dresses/outfits I’ve ever seen!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      We get a lot of hand-me-downs thanks to the fact that she’s the fifth baby born within a year in our family. But we also get a few things (like the jumper in this morning’s post and the heart dress in the pic of her standing in the hallway from yesterday) from Old Navy on clearance.

      xo,
      s

  6. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    1) That took me far too long to count in my head.
    2)We have about 9 fabrics, but that’s not including blankets we keep tucked away.
    3) Now that I’m thinking about this, I want to add some new textures and patterns into our new living room… Sherry, you may have gotten me in trouble!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Big fan of Sarah here, too. The fabric I chose for our kitchen curtains was inspired by one of her rooms.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for LindseyLindsey says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    And the realistic chihuahua skin is Lucky #13…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Haha- Burger definitely adds texture! Every room needs a little chihuahua in it.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for JennyJenny says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:51 pm

      I totally expected Sherry to count Burger with that last picture!! :-)

  9. Avatar for katie vkatie v says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Our living room is currently not yet furnished… so #1- carpet. yay, done!

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Allison SuterAllison Suter says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I have almost none. But my friends just had their entire house top to toe decorated by Sarah Richardson. I just about died.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Woah- that’s so fabulous. Take pics for us if you ever can!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for MaryMary says

      August 5, 2011 at 10:43 am

      SO JEALOUS! I want to see pics, too!

  11. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I just counted my back living room and there’s 13 in here. I felt weird counting pillows though you know? Other rooms (like my dining room and kitchen) have almost none.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      Yup! In our bedroom we have a few pillows, a comforter, and curtains. Haha. And in bathrooms, uh… a shower curtain. That’s it. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Devon @ Green House, Good LifeDevon @ Green House, Good Life says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      …but if you’re custom tailoring each pillow, like she does, each one really does count.

    • Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      I was going to ask about the rug, too! I guess someone beat me to it!

  12. Avatar for Jessica @ The Southern Belle BabyJessica @ The Southern Belle Baby says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Sherry, wouldn’t your green rug count as #13? It’s fabric-ish!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      I wasn’t sure if she meant rugs so I left it out of my count. Rugs are def. textiles I think, but fabric textiles might be a bit of a stretch. Hmm…

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:59 pm

      Annnnnnd my comment was meant for this thread! Not the one above… oops!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:02 pm

      Haha- no worries! I do that too.

      xo,
      s

  13. Avatar for Liz @ the cabbage patchLiz @ the cabbage patch says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I’m not even sure that I can count the two that I have, considering the blanket that sits on the couch is just a slightly lighter tan brown than the couch itself! I promise I’m going to work on that, soon! Just as soon as I complete my sewing station downstairs… :/

    Reply
  14. Avatar for ErinErin says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Sarah Richardson is the bomb! Seriously she is one of the best designers on HGTV. Sarah’s cottage…OMG! She uses a lot of fabric. Not just different textures but fabrics with patterns that I look at and thing would never even go together. Then she created this amazing room. I love her. Her sidekick Tommy is pretty awesome too.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for MeredithMeredith says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    That bit of info blew my mind too! It was one of those things that my husband and I simultaneously repeated in disbelief. She is crazy talented with fabric. Wonder how many different fabrics/textiles were in your old living room and/or den?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Ooh that’s a fun activity. I’m gonna go look at the House Tour pics and count.

      xo,
      s

  16. Avatar for MoMo says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    As Canadians we are so proud of Sarah, her work is amazing. She often uses a different fabric for piping as well as the body of a pillow or upholstery project. Many of her blazers are from Smythe (one partner of Smythe is a brother of Sarah’s design partner Thomas Smythe) Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, wore one lately while visiting Canada and they sold out in 30 min. http://smythelesvestes.com/

    Yay, Canadian design.

    Reply
    • Avatar for MoMo says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      oops sister of Thomas…

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:01 pm

      Haha- you’re a die hard fan, huh? Love it.

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for catherinecatherine says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I’m in the low end of 5-8 right now. However, I’ve been planning on adding more texture and interest with some window treatments and other textiles.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for Rachel AlisonRachel Alison says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Does the carpet count? Ah well, either way I’m still in the 4 and under category. I’m currently rocking a bedsheet as a curtain. Yeah I’m klassy…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm

      I left out the rug since it might be a stretch to call it a “fabric textile” although it’s definitely a textile without the whole fabric word in front of it!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

      August 4, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Klassy with a “k”…rock on!!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      Haha- it’s the little things, right Elizabeth?

      xo,
      s

  19. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I like how you have lightened up a dark couch with the light pillows. We have two black leather couches and I felt stuck with the manliness of them but this inspires me. Now I just need a pillow budget. :)

    Julie
    ilikebeerandbabies.blogspot.com

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  20. Avatar for TinaTina says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    How did I not know there was another Sarah show out there? I LOVE Her shows, love watching the reruns of Design Inc. and Sarah’s House. Why does HGTV not promote her more or better? I missed a whole month of this new show! :(

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      I didn’t know about it for a while either! So glad someone passed it along!

      xo,
      s

  21. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Doesn’t the nubbly green carpet count as a “textile”? (it sure adds texture!)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 2:59 pm

      I didn’t know if “fabric textiles” counted rugs, so I left it out just in case.

      xo,
      s

  22. Avatar for TinaTina says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I meant to add, THANKS for passing on the link! DVR is now set!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for VirginiaVirginia says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I had more than I expected too! 12 — 13 if you count a textured hot pink basket. Although interestingly, I have recently decided that I’m completely over my throw pillows (which I patchworked together from fabric scraps) and am gravitating towards a few big squishy linen or feedsack-esque ones. (We have an armchair upholstered in vintage feedsacks, so it’s a bit of a theme…) So that may bring my fabric count down — or up, if I keep a few of the smaller patchwork ones around as accents, I guess.

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  24. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I have 16, but that includes two throws and several fabric swatches on the wall that I framed. Does that count? If I didn’t include those, then it would be more like…7-9ish.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Oh yeah – those sound like they should count!

      xo,
      s

  25. Avatar for heartlandfarmhouseheartlandfarmhouse says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    When I saw ‘Kinda Blew My Mind’ & that pic of Sarah come up I got all excited thinking maybe she was at your house or something! ;) Don’t get me wrong the post was FUN too!

    Rebecca

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Haha- oh man, I can now see how mundane this discussion is by comparison to a visit from Sarah in the flesh. But my brain might explode if that happened and I’d no longer be able to blog. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  26. Avatar for lemur_lasslemur_lass says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Love Sarah! I always dug her blazers, but covet her wellie collection even more (from Sarah’s House or Cottage?).

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:02 pm

      Oh yes- that was the best season because it was all muddy and rainy so she wore them all the time. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  27. Avatar for Mel WMel W says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    I’ve watched every episode of Room Service, Design inc, Sarah’s House (many times), Sarah’s Cottage and the entire season of Sarah 101 is amazing (I’ve already watched the season twice(I think we got it a year early in Canada). On hgtv.ca (and I assume on the US version too)she actually tells you where she gets her fabrics and provides the links! So easy to order similar color palettes/fabrics for inspiration …
    Another great thing about her is that my husband actually enjoys watching her too !!!! Guilty pleasure :)

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    • Avatar for MaryMary says

      August 5, 2011 at 10:47 am

      I WISH!! No, I guess maybe bccause they are Canadian locations? Anyway, I haven’t seen any. Boo.

  28. Avatar for JMBJMB says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    We only have 4 now, but that’s because we just moved in 2 months ago and are not nearly “done” decorating. So, I guess “4 and counting” would be more appropriate :o)

    Reply
  29. Avatar for Leah @ L4LLeah @ L4L says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Our living room is kind of boring and only has 4 (couch, rug, curtains, pillows). It is certainly not my ideal room but it’s stuff that has been free (rug and curtains) or cheap (couch with matching pillows) and we haven’t gotten around to redoing it at all. Our couch is a tan/brown woven microfiber that I like but I’m having a hard time with branching out on the color scheme with it. I need help.

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  30. Avatar for JenJen says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Interesting… mine varies by room but I can see this being true.

    My current family room has 4 but I have yet to convert my coffee table to an upholstered ottoman and I still need to find a chair for the corner, a few more throw pillows (I only have 2 at the moment) and a throw to drape over the couch. In the end I can easily see getting up to 10-12 in there.

    Our bedroom has a duvet, sheets, a blanket, square pillow shams, regular pillow shams, a throw pillow, curtains, and an upholstered bench at the foot of the bed. That’s 8 and we plan to add a chair in the corner, most likely with a throw and pillow – so we’ll probably end up at 11 in there too.

    Thinking about rooms like the master bath though, there will be none – no windows so no curtains and a glass shower surround, so unless I count towels and rugs, I’m at zero.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm

      Haha, we’re at one with a shower curtain in our bathrooms. Haha. Although I guess towels should count- they’re like the pillow equivalent in a bathroom. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    i picked up Better Homes and Garden’s DIY publication for the first time last night and was so excited to flip it open to find a section titled, “Ask John & Sherry.” like, in a “they’re my friends” type of way. blogging can be a crazy, creepy thing sometimes.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:12 pm

      Haha- aw you’re sweet. We love that little column of ours! We actually solicit all of the questions for it through our Facebook page, so they’re actually from YHL readers!

      xo,
      s

  32. Avatar for GiuliaGiulia says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    This was fun! Love the blazers and the casual pants look – tried it myself and got a few blazers, but don’t feel comfortable at my desk all day…She’s got a wicked shoe collection as well.

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  33. Avatar for Kelly TKelly T says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I saw that same episode and was amazed by her number. Sarah Richardson is a fabric genius!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Kim @ girlevolvingKim @ girlevolving says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Our living room has 5… *hangs head in shame*

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  35. Avatar for LaurynLauryn says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    we have 6. but we dont have curtains, just super dark bamboo shades. we also have a baby living room because of the awkward shape of it! two cushion couch, one chair from ikea and a little leather foot stool that we use for feet perching and extra seating. thats all we got!

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  36. Avatar for ALittleBiteALittleBite says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    We have 12, wow! Tons of different throw pillows, blankets plus the sectional and chairs will do that. And our living room/dining room is quite small!

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  37. Avatar for shannashanna says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Ooh. I love Sarah and I love Tommy. Like a previous poster, Sarah’s shows are the only ones my husband will watch on HGTV, which is weird, but whatever I don’t question. I usually laugh out loud at least once during her shows. I have gotten several PG-rated curse words from her too, which is invaluable for my kids … I use “CRUMBS!” all the time now thanks to Sarah.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm

      Oh yes, I love “crumbs!” too. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  38. Avatar for ShaunaShauna says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    What about your rug?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      I didn’t count that since I thought “fabric textile” might not mean rugs. But it’s definitely a textile (minus the fabric part)!

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I only counted 4 – and 2 are the same fabric in different colors. I didn’t include the area rug. Maybe that’s why I feel so “blah” about my living room. *sigh*

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  40. Avatar for WrenariaWrenaria says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I think I have about eight in my living room. The couch, two different chairs, curtains, a throw that lives on one of the chairs, and three types of throw pillows (to make 5 pillows total). Nine if you count the throw that lives in the doored end table and only comes out as needed.

    Twelve if you count my two bengal cats. ;)

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    • Avatar for WrenariaWrenaria says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      Oops, I mean 11. Apparently I can’t count, hahaha.

  41. Avatar for JessieJessie says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    How sad. We have one. Our couch, love seat, and chaise are all the same textile, and that’s it. I feel really boring now, lol.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for ChristieChristie says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    11! This was a fun little exercise that has my mind going now about how to add more… uh oh! ;)

    Reply
  43. Avatar for threadbndrthreadbndr says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    If you count the two shades of leather in the big seating pieces and the rug, then 13. And I’m planning on adding two more in the window seat area – cushions and curtains.

    But this exercise made me think about WHERE and WHAT kind of textiles I have. Like you, most of them are textures (in my case instead of light neutrals, I have black and olive) not patterns per se.

    So I’m thinking I need to get a couple more yards of the windowseat cushion fabric to bring that color and some pattern over into the space on the other side of the room where the main seating area is and take some of the solid black and olive over there in throw pillows or another afghan.

    Great exercise!

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  44. Avatar for HilaryHilary says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    I watched that episode, too, and thought the same thing–that the number of fabrics seems high–but yet, every room she designs looks absolutely fabulous. I need to find a way to incorporate more patterns/fabrics in our to little guy’s nursery!

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  45. Avatar for MollieMollie says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    I still dream about the laundry room she created in that one crumby basement…along with the perfectly coordinated blue utility closet next to it.

    I do wish you would have inserted a faux Canadian accent when describing your living room textures. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      Haha, I need to get more comfortable with my canadian accent before breaking it out, eh?

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for Shannon C.Shannon C. says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    We only have 4 textile patterns (curtains, sofa, chair, rug), but we had to take out all the accessories since our dog eats anything stuffed (pillows, ottoman, afghan). And since I’m a quilter, the walls are covered with brightly colored (non-coordinating) fabric wall art, so I can handle no pillows (but it’s hard!)

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    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      August 4, 2011 at 3:51 pm

      I think the fabric wall art counts as textiles!

  47. Avatar for Amanda J.Amanda J. says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    I wonder if it corresponds somewhat to the size of the room and how bold/busy the prints are. I only counted eight, but we currently live in a teeny tiny apartment where our living room also doubles as a dining area.

    My style is vintage-y, so I like bold patterns, but I don’t think I go with any more textiles in this room to avoid overwhelming it!

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  48. Avatar for KatrinaKatrina says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    I LOVE Sarah Richardson! After the season that she made over her cottage I’ve desperately tried to convince my husband that his grandmother’s summer cottage needs a “bunkie”!

    We have 8 different fabrics in our most pulled together room (the living room/dining room). Does that mean I should reference Sarah when I suddenly return home with 2 or more new items?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 4, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      Haha, yes. When in doubt, blame Sarah!

      xo,
      s

  49. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I totally tought you were going to count Burger as a textile! I definitely count my Labrador’s shedding as an added layer ;-)

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    • Avatar for Shannon C.Shannon C. says

      August 4, 2011 at 5:16 pm

      Yes!! After growing up with German Shepherd’s who shed, I wanted short haired dogs. But my two fabulous short-haired mutts shed just as much, and constantly! I have a “patina” of dog hair over everything in the house and there’s nothing to do but live with it, and love the dogs even more. :)

  50. Avatar for Kimberly BernhardtKimberly Bernhardt says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Wow, we have 10. I love Sarahs style, she is even stylish while being super pregnant!(as seen in her Summer House series)

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