When it comes to choosing fabric, most of us instinctively reach for colour first. But the decision that will shape a room more than any other is this one: texture or pattern? And, if you're feeling bold, both at once.
Villa Nova's newest fabric collections make that question genuinely interesting to answer.
Albers Sienna by Villa Nova
When Texture Does the Work
Textural fabrics are the quiet achievers of interior design. They add depth and warmth without demanding attention, which makes them indispensable in rooms that already have a lot going on.
Sorrento is a sleek wide-width cotton satin with a delicate lustre and impressive drape. It comes in 51 colourways — from timeless neutrals and earthy shades through to rich jewel tones — and it's fully reversible, with a smooth face and a subtly textured matt reverse. The colour does the talking here. Emerald against white woodwork. Indigo with aged brass. Tabasco in a room that thought it was neutral.
Barcelona takes a different approach. A wide-width velvet with a soft pile and subtle sheen that gently catches the light, it brings warmth and luxury to curtains and accessories without needing a single motif to make its presence felt. Rich opulent shades sit alongside sophisticated neutrals. It's the kind of fabric that makes a room feel finished.
Barcelona by Villa Nova
Sorrento by Villa Nova
When Pattern Takes Centre Stage
Pattern earns its place when you want a room to have a point of view. The key is giving it space to breathe.
Zaria is the boldest of the four collections. Originally hand-painted in the Villa Nova studio, it translates free-flowing leaf trails across cotton linen prints, intricate embroideries and graceful sheers. The palette is vibrant and confident, with colourways spanning Sienna, Cerulean, Plume, Canopy and Mineral. Used at the window, a single Zaria print can define the entire mood of a room without needing anything else to compete.
Morandi works differently. A luxurious mix of chenille and textural yarns woven into bold geometric patterns with overlapping abstract shapes, it brings visual interest through structure rather than motif. The palette balances brave contemporary colour with understated neutrals, making it as comfortable on a statement sofa as it is on a more considered scheme.
Nira Plume by Villa Nova
Morandi Carbon by Villa Nova
The Case for Layering Both
Texture and pattern become most interesting when they share a room. The trick is contrast. A bold botanical print like Zaria at the window pairs beautifully with the deep pile of Barcelona velvet on a cushion. Morandi's geometric weave grounds a scheme anchored by the fluid drape of Sorrento curtains. Neither competes because they're doing different things: one draws the eye, the other holds the room together.
The rule, if there is one, is that texture grounds pattern. Pattern energises texture. Used together, they stop a room from feeling either flat or frenetic.
Malik Ochre by Villa Nova
Zaria Plume by Villa Nova
Order a Sample First
Fabric is one of those things that needs to be felt as much as seen. Colour reads differently in different lights, drape varies more than you'd expect between weights, and texture is almost impossible to judge from a screen. We'd always recommend ordering samples before committing to a full length.
Samples can be ordered directly from each product page. Find the colourway you're interested in, and you'll see the sample option there. Not sure where to start? Browse the full range below and go from there.
