Design Essentials

The complete Design Essentials set from Carole Fabrics is made up of more than 40 individual fabric books organized by category. New fabrics are introduced regularly for a very current and comprehensive collection of thousands of fabrics. Complete your room design with selections from our extensive trimmings and hardware collections.

Design Essentials is for the experienced professional. If you have multiple meetings with your client because you are providing full‑service design, then you are accustomed to using individual sample books. You may need more choices to select fabrics that will coordinate with other items in your design plan.

Read on to learn more about our latest decorative fabric lines, or explore our complete selection of current fabrics.

A set of photos representing the seven sample books in the Fall 2025 decorative fabric collection.

COMING SOON: Fall 2025 Collection

  • Fashion prints and embroideries in a three-book collection featuring large- and small-scale patterns; each includes Carole Exclusives:
    • 6334 Well Suited - Tasteful luxury with details inspired by men’s suiting styles
    • 6336 Go West - Saturated colors and rugged beauty inspired by the desert frontier landscape of the American West
    • 6337 English Garden - Old-world charm inspired by traditional English cottages and French country decor
  • 6339 Form & Texture - A modern, versatile selection of Jacquard weave prints and small-scale geometrics; features Carole Exclusives
  • 6340 Sheer Impressions - Bold and contemporary wide width sheers in an array of colors and patterns; features Carole Exclusives and FR fabrics that pass NFPA 701
  • Refinement meets resilience with this two-book compilation of solid fabrics:
    • 6338 Best Dressed - Dressy solids with finely textured weaves, rich colors and a touch of glamour
    • 6335 Suit Yourself - Classic menswear-inspired faux wool blends in robust textures and colors

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A compilation of images each showing fabrics from the Spring 2025 fabric collection.

Spring 2025 Collection

  • Color Theory Prints and Embroidery Books IV; each features Carole Exclusives:
    • 6320 Making Waves - Celebrate the beauty and versatility of blue
    • 6321 Golden Hour - Revel in the radiant glow of a stunning sunset
    • 6322 Serene Green - A harmonious blend of modern, soft and rich greens
    • 6323 Earthbound - A blend of soft whites, warm neutrals and bold blacks
  • 6326 Reclamation - A full range of drapery weight colors constructed with 50-100% recycled polyester
  • 6324 Keep It Real - Nature-inspired tones woven with 100% natural fibers including linen, cotton, organic cotton, and bamboo; features Carole Exclusives
  • 6325 Power Play - Embrace an extensive array of hues with these FR fabrics that are all NFPA 701 certified
  • 6327 In The Open - Distinctive, neutral‑colored open weave textural casements in wide and narrow widths

Fall 2024 Collection

  • 6317 Moodscapes - A wide range of printed motifs; features Carole Exclusives
  • 6311 Forget Me Knot - Unique embroidered fabrics showcasing an incredible array of stitch techniques; features Carole Exclusives
  • 6312 Quiet Luxury - A breathtaking variety of sophisticated woven jacquards
  • 6318 Warm Embrace - Lavish velvet and chenille textures that sweep across the color gamut; Plush Touch and Warm Up pass NFPA 701 certification
  • Four colors books of multipurpose‑use solids and textured solids:
    • 6313 Sea Salt - An assortment of whites
    • 6314 Emerald Bay - Calming botanical greens and aquatic blues
    • 6315 Tuscan Sun - Sunset‑inspired golden yesllows, soft clays and rich bricks
    • 6316 Desert Sands - Warm and cool neutrals
  • 6310 Sheer Delight - Stunning modern decorative narrow sheers in a high‑key natural color gamut; features Carole Exclusives
  • 6319 Sheer Joy - Wide width sheers with modern and textured patterns, plus an expanded collection of even wider sheers up to 145"

Spring 2024 Collection

  • 6302 Northwind V - The legacy of Northwind faux silk solids continues with all of the most popular colors plus some fresh new hues
  • 6303 Linen Archive - An irresistible selection of 100% linen and linen blends, with a variety of weights and finishes in a spectrum of beautiful natural colors
  • Four colors books of embroideries and prints; each features Carole Exclusives:
    • 6304 Sunset Serenade - Bring the warmth and coziness of a summer sunset indoors
    • 6305 Blue Crush - A soothing array from sky blue to deep navy
    • 6306 Misty Glen - Nature‑inspired watercolor aquas and refreshing natural earthy greens
    • 6307 Neutral Ground - Timeless soft neutrals in beige, ivory, and misty grey
  • 6308 Alliance - A sophisticated selection of drapery weight solid textures in 100% polyester and poly blends
  • 6309 Manchester - An eclectic collection of jacquard patterns, woven plaids and small‑scale modern wovens create a vibe of livable luxury

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