The joy of being able to choose almost any fabric for your garden parasol, is picking something that represents your life and your mood right now. And so with that in mind, trends really don't matter. But if you're feeling spoilt for choice, and want a guide to the fabrics that feel totally 2025, see below.
When it comes to upholstery fabrics (indoors and out) we’ll continue to see maximalism dominate in 2025. Expect multiple different fabrics and patterns being used in one space, to create the look of a lifetime's gathered belongings and heirlooms. In the context of the garden, that will take the shape of different upholstery fabrics and mis-matched patterns being used for outdoor sofas, cushions, loungers, table cloths, napkins and parasols.
Amoungst the fabric and pattern smorgasbords, these are the fabric styles we predict will mark out 2025’s style leaders, and where we'll be buying them.
Tiger print inspired
Dedar Milano created an image of tiger covered mid-century chairs; Lizzie Green designed this banquette; and ever since I’ve craved some textural tiger print in my home. This is an upholstery fabric to use in moderation, on one piece of furniture only, which is unmistakably high quality.
Fabric: This Is The Tiger Speaking by Dedar Milano
Interior Design by Lizzie Green. Fabric: Tiger Mountain by Dedar Milano
Fabric: Jamu Jungle by Dedar Milano
Fabric: Velours Tiger by Nobilis
Folk & embroidery
Lucy Williams shared a snippet of her new home office, featuring a folk inspired rug, and we knew that folk iconography would be bigger than ever in 2025. This trend is about moving away from everything modern, minimalist and Scandi. This is about building a look and feel which is lived in and curated over time. It’s the fabric equivalent of antique furniture.
Fabric: Naga Embroidery by Jim Thompson
Fabric: Forest of Dean by Sanderson
Fabric: Carretto Del Cibo by Mind The Gap
Horses in mythical lands
Sounds like a very specific trend? Well, yes! Full of action but with a lightness of heart, we’ve spotted interior designers using these fabrics to lift and delight in otherwise serious rooms. We predict we’ll be seeing more fine-line mythical characters bringing mystery and fun to room schemes in 2025.
Fabric: Asteria's Folly by Beata Heauman
Interior Design by Steph Cook Interiors. Fabric: Pierre Frey Lasso
Stripes as a counterbalance
Stripes are a long term trend. How we’re seeing them used in 2025 is as a counterbalance to maximalist pattern layering. Showcased perfectly by interior designer Deorling on this upholstered kitchen seating.
Interior Design by Deorling.
Gingham & checkerboard
Gingham had a revival in 2024. The 2025 version is slightly more detailed and complex. Once again, moving away from clean cut, classically minimalist Scandi design, to a version with more 'interest'.
Fabric: Christopher Farr Cloth
Whilst we're battling indecision and trying to narrow down the collections and parasol styes we commit to producing each season, our bespoke design service means you can order a custom made, one-off parasol in any fabric of your choice.
Which fabric styles can you see yourself adding to your garden this year?
