/ by /   Interior design / 0 comments

Which furniture fabrics & upholstery brands do you recommend (leather, suede, high-end fabrics)?

That’s a brilliant question 👍 — because in luxury interiors, furniture is not just about design but also the fabric & upholstery quality. The right choice of leather, suede, or high-end fabric makes all the difference in comfort, look, and durability.

Here’s a curated list for Delhi NCR projects:


✅ Recommended Furniture Fabrics & Upholstery Brands

🔹 Leather & Leatherette

  • Stanley (India) – Premium genuine leather, luxury sofas & recliners.
  • Natuzzi (Italy) – Italian leather sofas, iconic designs.
  • Poltrona Frau (Italy) – Ultra-luxury leather furniture.
  • Dome Deco / Fendi Casa – Imported luxury leather options.
    👉 Genuine leather sofas start ₹3L – ₹8L+; recliners ₹1.5L – ₹4L+.

🔹 Suede & Velvet

  • D’Decor – India’s most popular luxury fabric brand, velvets & suedes.
  • RR Décor – Specialises in rich velvets, silks, and woven fabrics.
  • Warwick (Australia) – Premium upholstery-grade suede & velvets.
  • Good Earth Fabrics – Natural silks & handwoven options for luxury lounges.
    👉 Cost: ₹1,200 – ₹5,000/meter depending on brand.

🔹 High-End Fabrics (Linen, Silk, Performance Fabrics)

  • Sabyasachi for Nilaya (Asian Paints) – Heritage Indian-inspired fabrics.
  • Cottons & Satins – Premium linens, silks, jacquards for curtains & upholstery.
  • Sunbrella (USA) – Performance fabrics (stain & UV resistant, great for outdoor/terrace furniture).
  • Osborne & Little, Designers Guild, Jim Thompson – Imported luxury fabrics.
    👉 Cost: ₹800 – ₹6,000/meter.

🔹 Performance & Outdoor Fabrics

  • Sunbrella (USA) – Outdoor-grade, fade-proof, water-resistant.
  • Perennials (US) – Luxury performance fabrics (used in yachts & luxury outdoor).
    👉 Great for Delhi terraces & balconies → withstand dust, heat, UV.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

  1. Which fabric brands do you recommend for sofas, dining chairs, beds?
  2. Do you provide fabric swatches & mood boards before finalizing?
  3. Can you source performance fabrics (stain-proof, washable, pet-friendly)?
  4. Do you suggest leather vs suede vs velvet based on room use (living vs lounge vs bedroom)?
  5. Will you give me a separate BOQ for upholstery with cost per meter?

⚠️ Red Flags

  • Designer only suggests local unbranded fabrics 🚩 (won’t last in Delhi climate).
  • No clarity on washability & maintenance.
  • Uses cheap “leatherette” but charges for premium leather.

✅ Pro Tip

  • For Living Room Sofas → Performance fabrics (Sunbrella, stain-resistant D’Decor).
  • For Luxury Lounges/Bar Rooms → Leather, suede, velvet (Stanley, RR Décor).
  • For Bedrooms → Soft linens, jacquards, velvets (Cottons & Satins, Good Earth).
  • For Terraces/Outdoor → Sunbrella, Perennials.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Furniture Fabric Selection Guide (Leather vs Suede vs Velvet vs Performance vs Outdoor) with cost, durability, maintenance, and best-use areas so you can decide material room by room with your designer?


Leave a Reply