The Perfect Pairing: Combining Wallpaper and Fabrics

Some combinations feel right instantly. A beautiful wallpaper that returns in the curtains. A decorative cushion featuring that exact same floral print. Or an upholstered armchair that almost seems to merge with the wall behind it.

The secret? The Perfect Pairing.

At Selected Wallpapers we believe that an interior only truly gains character when colours, patterns and materials reinforce each other. And sometimes the most beautiful combination is created by repeating one design multiple times.

Various exclusive interior brands therefore design their patterns not only as wallpaper, but also as fabric. This allows you to carry a pattern from the wall to furniture, curtains and accessories.

We selected seven special combinations where wallpaper and fabric meet. From expressive floral prints to refined textile textures. Get inspired!

One pattern, a complete interior

A Perfect Pairing is a combination of wallpaper and fabric with the same recognisable design. The pattern forms the connection between different parts of the interior, while the materials each retain their own character.

On a wall, a design comes fully into its own. On a curtain, it changes with the natural folds of the fabric. And on a decorative cushion, the same print gains a new dimension through the softness and texture of the textile.

It's precisely that contrast that makes the combination interesting.

By deliberately repeating a design, you create cohesion without all elements needing to feel identical. The result can be subtle and refined, but also bold and surprising.

It's not about adding more patterns, but about letting one pattern return in the right places.

Wallpaper: much more than a beautiful wall

Wallpaper is a wonderful way to add atmosphere and personality to a space. But why limit yourself to one wall?

Think, for example, of a ceiling completely executed in the same design as the walls. Or a built-in wardrobe with doors covered in wallpaper. Even the back wall of an open cabinet or a small alcove can become a surprising accent.

With wallpaper you can, among other things:

• Envelop a complete room with a continuous design.
• Make a ceiling part of the interior design.
• Give wardrobe doors, panels or a furniture front a new look.
• Subtly accentuate an alcove or open cabinet.
• Let a special pattern return in different parts of the same room.

Not every type of wallpaper is suitable for every application. Especially for furniture, doors and ceilings, a suitable base, the right primer and adhesive, and careful finishing are important.

Fabrics: the finishing touch that connects everything

Where wallpaper lays the foundation, interior fabrics bring softness, movement and a tangible quality into the space.

A curtain falling smoothly along a wallpapered wall. An armchair carrying the same design. Or a few carefully chosen decorative cushions that subtly repeat the pattern.

The possibilities are surprisingly versatile.

With interior fabrics you can think of curtains and Roman blinds, upholstered armchairs, dining chairs, decorative cushions, headboards and decorative wall panels. Even a lampshade can become part of the whole with a suitable fabric and professional finishing.

The right application depends on the properties of the fabric. After all, a supple curtain fabric requires something different than a durable upholstery fabric.

Selected styling tip: choose one larger surface as a base and then let the design return on a smaller scale. For example, a wallpapered wall with two matching decorative cushions. This instantly creates a recognisable connection.

What does a Perfect Pairing do for your interior?

A design that returns in different places has more influence on an interior than you might think.

Cohesion without becoming predictable

By repeating the same pattern, a visual connection is created between the wall and the rest of the interior. Even when you combine different materials, the whole remains balanced.

More depth and texture

Wallpaper and fabric each react to light in their own way. A matte wall covering looks different from a woven or glossy fabric. As a result, the same design takes on a different appearance without losing its recognisability.

A personal interior with character

A carefully chosen pattern can give a space its own unique identity. By applying the design in multiple ways, that character is reinforced.

And the best part? A Perfect Pairing doesn't have to be exuberant at all. Sometimes one matching cushion is enough to make an interior feel complete.

Eight Perfect Pairings: our favourite combinations

From romantic florals to graphic lines and refined moiré structures. These eight designs show just how special the combination of wallpaper and fabric can be.

01. Hollyhocks - House of Hackney
A colourful sea of flowers with an artistic character.

With Hollyhocks, House of Hackney brings the exuberance of a blooming garden indoors. Large, painterly flowers come together to form a vibrant design full of colour and movement.

What's special about this Perfect Pairing is how the floral pattern comes to life on both materials. On the wall, it creates an expressive backdrop, while the fabric gives those same flowers a softer, more tactile character. The fabric is available in cotton linen, velvet and organic velvet.

We see Hollyhocks beautifully featured in a living room with a wallpapered accent wall and a matching armchair. But even a few scatter cushions can be enough to create the connection.

Our favourite application: combine Hollyhocks wallpaper with a generous scatter cushion and curtains in the same design. Keep the other furniture calm, so the flowers get all the attention. The colours from the Hollyhocks design bring all the colours in a room together.

Discover the combination: Hollyhocks wallpaper and Hollyhocks fabric from House of Hackney.

02. Graffito - Kelly Wearstler
Graphic expression with a refined character.

With Graffito, Kelly Wearstler shows how a powerful graphic design can still be surprisingly elegant.

The expressive lines give the pattern an artistic character. On wallpaper, Graffito forms a bold backdrop, while the same design on fabric creates a special interplay of lines and materials.

This combination fits beautifully in a modern interior where art, architecture and natural materials come together.

Our favourite application: a wall with Graffito wallpaper, combined with an upholstered armchair or scatter cushions in the same design. Choose calm, plain materials around the print to let the graphic lines really stand out.

Discover the combination: Graffito wallpaper and Graffito fabric from Kelly Wearstler.

03. Seran & Entrelacs - Casamance
Organic forms, subtle structure, French elegance.

Not every Perfect Pairing has exactly the same product name.

At Casamance, we find the abstract design of Seran wallpaper reflected in the fabric Entrelacs. The recognisable forms connect both materials, while the different surfaces each retain their own character.

Seran has a refined linen look as a backdrop. Entrelacs adds a tactile quality to this with embroidered organic forms.

Together they create a calm yet special whole.

Our favourite application: Seran wallpaper on the wall and Entrelacs as curtain fabric or scatter cushion. Combine with natural materials and soft, understated colours for a harmonious interior.

Discover the combination: Seran wallpaper and Entrelacs fabric from Casamance.

04. Aubin - Romo

Botanical elegance with a playful rhythm.

With Aubin, Romo shows how a botanical design can be both fresh and refined. The graceful, repeating leaf forms give the pattern a natural rhythm. In the colour Matcha, the soft green tones combined with a light background create a calm and timeless character.

What's special about this Perfect Pairing is the versatility of the design. On the wall, Aubin forms a decorative backdrop, while the same print on fabric creates a beautiful connection with the rest of the interior. It's precisely the combination of the regular pattern and the organic leaf forms that makes the design so appealing.

We see Aubin beautifully featured in a bright living room, an atmospheric bedroom or a space where natural colours and materials take centre stage.

Our favourite application: combine Aubin wallpaper with a (Roman) blind in the same print. Add a scatter cushion to subtly repeat the design. With soft green paintwork, light wood and natural fabrics, you create a harmonious whole where the pattern has all the space it needs.

Discover the combination: Aubin wallpaper and Aubin fabric from Romo.

05. Willow Boughs - Morris & Co
A botanical classic that continues to inspire.

Some designs are so recognisable that they maintain their appeal for generations. Willow Boughs from Morris & Co is a beautiful example of this.

The design, originally created by William Morris in 1887, consists of gracefully interwoven willow branches and leaves. The natural movement of the pattern gives an interior a calm, almost romantic character.

On wallpaper, a lush botanical backdrop emerges. When the same design appears on fabric, the willow leaves gain a new dimension. The soft folds of curtains or the curves of an upholstered armchair bring the pattern to life in a different way.

Willow Boughs fits beautifully in a classic interior, but also comes into its own surprisingly well in a contemporary setting. It's precisely the contrast between a historic design and modern furniture that makes this combination interesting.

Our favourite application: use Willow Boughs wallpaper in a bedroom and have the same pattern return in long curtains or an upholstered bench. Combine with warm wood types, natural fabrics and understated colours for an interior that feels both familiar and refined.

Discover the combination: Willow Boughs wallpaper and Willow Boughs fabric from Morris & Co.

06. Arty - Pierre Frey
Artistic freedom translated into the interior.

With Arty, Pierre Frey brings an expressive and artistic character to the world of wallpaper and interior fabrics.

The design shows that a pattern can be more than just a decorative motif. It can define the character of a space, add movement and give an interior its own identity.

The power of this Perfect Pairing lies in the repetition of the artistic design on different surfaces. Where the wallpaper gives the space a bold backdrop, the fabric can bring the design back on furniture, curtains or scatter cushions.

This creates an interior where wall decoration and upholstery don't stand apart from each other, but together form one whole.

Our favourite application: combine Arty wallpaper with an armchair or a generous scatter cushion in the same design. Keep the other materials calm and choose a few colours from the pattern for the rest of the décor. This way the design gets a prominent place without the interior becoming restless.

Discover the combination: Arty wallpaper - Arty scatter cushions - a matching Arty rug from Pierre Frey. Not Arty enough yet? The fabric is also available!

07. Amoir Libre - Dedar
The special beauty of moiré.

Moiré has something fascinating about it. The undulating lines and subtle colour nuances seem to change as light moves across the surface. With Amoir Libre, Dedar translates this special character into a refined interior concept.

The design plays with the recognisable, almost fluid movement of a moiré pattern. This creates a surface that feels both decorative and understated.

What makes this Perfect Pairing special is the difference in experience between wallpaper and fabric. On the wall, the undulating structures come into their own over a larger surface. On fabric, folds, curves and light add an extra dimension to the same pattern.

Together they create a luxurious and layered interior, without the need for bold colours or busy designs.

Our favourite application: combine Amoir Libre wallpaper with long, softly draping curtains in the same design. The movement of the fabric enhances the character of the moiré structure. Add calm furniture and refined materials to let the special surface effect really come into its own.

Discover the combination: Amoir Libre wallpaper and Amoir Libre fabric from Dedar.

08. Racines - Casamance
Rich through embroidery and woven structures.

With Racines, Casamance shows how special a design becomes when not just the pattern, but especially the structure of the material takes centre stage.

The design stands out through its rich, textile character. The organic lines evoke refined embroidery, while the visible weave structure gives the surface depth and character. The interplay of lines, relief and material creates a subtle luxury that you don't just see, but can almost feel.

What's special about this Perfect Pairing is how the textile character returns in both the wallpaper and the fabric. On the wall, the character of a richly woven wall covering emerges, while the matching fabric continues the design in a soft, tactile way. It's precisely through the similarity in structure and pattern that both materials reinforce each other.

Racines is therefore a beautiful choice for lovers of natural materials, crafted details and interiors where texture is at least as important as colour.

Our favourite application: combine Racines wallpaper with an upholstered armchair or generous curtains in the same design. Let the woven structures speak and add calm materials, such as natural linen, warm wood or soft wool. This creates a layered interior where the refined details get all the attention.

Discover the combination: Racines wallpaper and Tali fabric from Casamance.

How to create the perfect combination of wallpaper and fabric yourself

After all these inspiring combinations, perhaps the most enjoyable part begins: discovering how to bring wallpaper and fabric together in your own interior.

A Perfect Pairing doesn't have to mean covering an entire room with the same design. It's precisely by consciously choosing where you repeat a pattern that you create an interior that's personal, refined and balanced.

01. Start with a design you fall in love with

Perhaps your eye falls on an exuberant floral print, a refined geometric pattern or wallpaper with a special textile structure.

Let that design be the starting point for the rest of your interior. Then check whether the same design is also available as fabric, or whether the brand has a matching fabric within the collection.

This creates a cohesive whole without having to search for different patterns to combine.

Selected styling tip: choose a design that you'll still find beautiful on a larger surface. A pattern that looks wonderful on a small sample can have a completely different character on a full wall.

02. Choose where the design takes centre stage

Not every element of a room needs to carry the same print.

Do you want the wallpaper to be the eye-catcher? Then let the design return subtly in a scatter cushion, an upholstered armchair or a lampshade.

Are you opting for striking curtains instead? Then a wallpapered wall in the same design can create a special connection between the different surfaces.

The most important thing is that you create a clear balance between the larger and smaller applications.

03. Bring calm with plain materials

A bold design often comes into its own even more beautifully when you combine it with calm materials.

Think of natural linen, soft wool, warm wood or a plain upholstery fabric in a colour that appears in the pattern.

With botanical wallpaper, natural green tones and wood types can enhance the whole. A graphic design gets extra attention next to calm, plain surfaces.

This gives the pattern all the space to speak.

04. Pay attention to colour, structure and light

Even when wallpaper and fabric have the same design, they can look different in reality.

This is because materials reflect light in different ways. A matte wall covering has a different character than a woven fabric, velvet or softly draping curtain.

The direction of the light, the structure of the material and the folds of the fabric also influence how you experience a colour and pattern.

Our advice: always view wallpaper and fabric samples together, preferably in the room where you want to use them. Assess the combination in both daylight and artificial light.

From subtle accent to a bold interior

The beauty of a Perfect Pairing is that you decide yourself how far you go.

Combining subtly

Start with a wallpapered wall and one or two scatter cushions in the same design. The repetition is small, but immediately creates a recognisable connection.

A harmonious whole

Combine wallpaper with matching curtains or a Roman blind. Especially in living rooms and bedrooms, this creates a calm, carefully coordinated character.

A bold statement

Do you dare to go further? Let the pattern return on the walls, curtains and an upholstered piece of furniture. With calm colours and materials for the rest of the décor, even a bold design can feel surprisingly harmonious.

There's no fixed rule for how much pattern an interior can have. The most beautiful combination is the one that suits the space, the architecture and your personal taste.

What should you look for when choosing matching fabrics?

A design can be beautiful, but not every fabric is suitable for every application. Before choosing a fabric, it's therefore important to look beyond just the color and pattern.

Curtains and Roman blinds

For curtains, factors such as suppleness, weight, light transmission, and the way a fabric drapes are important. Some fabrics need a lining for the desired appearance or functionality.

With Roman blinds, the shape retention of the fabric is also important.

Furniture upholstery

Do you want to have an armchair, dining chair, or sofa upholstered? Then check whether the fabric is suitable for furniture upholstery.

Durability, maintenance, and intensity of use play an important role here. A decorative fabric is not automatically suitable for furniture that is used intensively on a daily basis.

Decorative cushions and accessories

With decorative cushions, you can repeat a design in an accessible way. Fabrics that are less suitable for intensive furniture upholstery may also be interesting for decorative applications, depending on their properties.

Pattern repeat and fabric consumption

With large designs, it's important to take the pattern repeat into account. Especially when multiple curtain widths or furniture parts need to align, extra fabric may be needed.

With panoramic designs, the distribution of the design across the different widths also requires attention.

Therefore, always check the product specifications and discuss special applications in advance with an experienced upholsterer or curtain specialist.

Combining wallpaper and fabric? Order a sample first

In a photo, a combination can look beautiful, but in your own interior, light exposure, existing furniture, flooring, and other colors play an important role.

That's why we recommend viewing materials in real life first.

With a wallpaper sample and a matching fabric swatch, you can discover how the colors and textures relate to each other. Hold the materials next to each other, but also view them in the places where they will ultimately be applied.

For example, place the wallpaper sample against the wall and hold the fabric swatch by the window or next to the armchair you want to have upholstered.

This way, you get a more realistic picture of the combination and can make your choice with more confidence.

At Selected Wallpapers, we're happy to help you find the right wallpaper and fabric combination. Whether you're looking for a subtle accent or a complete interior concept.

Discover your Perfect Pairing at Selected Wallpapers

A special interior is created not only by choosing the right colors, but especially by the way materials and designs come together.

A wallpapered wall that subtly returns in a decorative cushion. Curtains that show the same landscape as the wallpaper. Or an upholstered armchair that almost blends into the pattern behind it.

It's precisely these details that give an interior its own character.

At Selected Wallpapers, you'll discover an extensive selection of luxury wallpaper, exclusive interior fabrics, and matching accessories from international design brands.

Get inspired by the different collections, order samples to compare materials at home, or contact us for personal advice.

Discover our luxury wallpaper, view the interior fabrics collection, and create your own Perfect Pairing.