Paisley for the Playroom

How will you create a fun playroom or engaging bedroom for your child? Choosing the right decorations, from classically inspired fabrics, is a great way to start! Paisley fabrics are fun and whimsical additions to any kid-space, full of swirling patterns and cheerful colors. Here's how paisley could make your spaces more kid friendly!

What Is Paisley?

Paisley fabric features an iconic curved swirl that is instantly recognizable. These interlocking patterns repeat in smooth waves that evoke an immediate sense of harmony. The design originally comes from historic Indian and Middle Eastern art, where this ordered, yet abstract pattern was commonly seen naturally on vegetation and flowers.

Why Try a Paisley Playroom?

Although this iconic motif is almost universal, paisley patterns are all unique, and you have a wide variety of options in choosing one that you and your child love. Choose some color schemes that might go well with your existing decor, and see how they'd look as part of this soothing design.

Because paisley also ties in with traditional floral imagery, it's easy to choose anything from bold backgrounds to mellow, muted surroundings. Wild, abstract compositions take children's imaginations on epic journeys, and more subdued fabric exudes a calm sense.

It's up to you how to design the perfect room for a child. Fabric is one inexpensive way to create a stable arrangement that your little one feels comfortable learning and exploring in, and paisley is almost certain to please!

The History of Chevron Fabric

The geometric zig-zag pattern known as chevron has been around for a remarkably long time. In fact, the classic chevrons used by savvy decorators in the 21st century can be found on ancient Grecian pottery pieces that date as far back as 1800 B.C. Chevrons were the delight of the designers of European heraldry that emblazoned shields and banners in days of yore.

Passion for the emblematic chevron did not come to an end with the days of dragon slayers. In 1958, Italian fashion designers Ottavio and Rosita Missoni re-popularized the classic zig-zag with a forward-thinking line of patterned knitwear that became the hit of the Milan runways that same year. And, of course, anyone who grew up in the 60’s or 70’s surely recalls the chevron pattern on Charlie Brown's ever-present yellow-and-black tee shirt.

There has probably never been a time in modern (or not-so-modern) history when chevron-patterned fabrics were not held in high regard. Designers and DIY home decorators will be glad to know that chevrons lend themselves beautifully to upholstery-weight fabrics and drapery fabrics, too.

If you want an attractive upholstery pattern that won't ever lose its timeless appeal, consider the gold chevron fabric in the 1502 Fabrics online catalog. Would you like to see and touch this and other fabric samples for yourself? Give us a call at (855) 473-2270.