If you have been into Anthropologie, you have seen the colorful fabrics that cover their comfortable upholstered furniture. With all of the patterned designs available, it could be a question of if the custom-upholstered pieces will work in your own space. Now you can select fabric samples to make sure your purchase works in your home.

Check out the drawers of fabrics in the store and pull the swatches that compliment your space. You can even order fabric swatch samples online and have them sent to you in a little box with a bow and a handwritten note. For more information about these fabric swatches, click here.

Here are more fabric ideas:

• Amy Butler New Fabric: August Fields
  
• Lovely Hand Blocked Fabric
  
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[Images of boxed fabrics via Layers of Meaning]