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Your sofa, your style: A behind-the-scenes look at custom comfort

August 25, 2025

by Home Fabrics

When it comes to your home, every detail matters. Your sofa isn’t just furniture; it’s central to how you live and express your style. That’s why the design process should be both tactile and intelligent. At Muze, you can explore large fabric samples in person, feeling the texture and weight of each option. Then, with the Home Fabrics Portal seamlessly integrated into Muze’s website, you can browse thousands more digitally – by colour, texture, or performance need. It’s a first-of-its-kind retail experience that brings together touch and tech to help you make confident, inspired choices.

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Marina Apartment at the V&A Waterfront

For renowned interior designer Philip Nel of Ohkre Collective, choosing fabric is never just about aesthetics – it’s about expressing personal style while delivering on real-life functionality. Decorator’s Choice is Philip’s go-to for fabrics that meet his high standards. Known for his thoughtful, layered interiors, he chooses materials that are as functional as they are beautiful – and this collection delivers exactly that.

A perfect example? His work on the Marina Apartment at the V&A Waterfront, where layered textures, soft neutrals, and tailored upholstery come together to create a space that feels both refined and liveable. It’s a testament to how the right fabric choices can shape a mood, elevate a room, and support the way we live.

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Mingle Mangle | Flax by FibreGuard

Design it. See it. Love it

Gone are the days of guessing how fabrics might look or fit into your space. At Muze, you get the best of both worlds: the tactile experience in-store and the power of a fully integrated Home Fabrics digital portal. With access to thousands of options and an advanced visualiser, you can explore textures in person then digitally trial colours and styles in real time. It’s fabric selection made smarter, faster, and more inspiring.

But what truly sets Muze apart is its integration with the Home Fabrics digital portal; a first for a retail environment. This powerful tool gives you access to thousands of fabrics and an advanced visualiser, allowing you to trial different colours, styles and textures on real furniture models in 3D. It’s the perfect bridge between physical experience and digital exploration.

And the best part? You don’t have to be an expert. The process is intuitive and enjoyable, with every change reflected instantly. Whether you’re going bold or classic, you’ll see your vision come to life - step by step.

Why personal style matters

The fabric you choose for your sofa isn’t just about style. It’s about function, durability and how it works with the rest of your space. This is where Home Fabrics comes in. Known for their extensive range of high-quality textiles, they offer something for every mood, moment and lifestyle.

One standout option is FibreGuard. This fabric technology makes your sofa as practical as it is beautiful. FibreGuard is stain-resistant, easy to clean and designed to handle the everyday bustle of real life. Whether you’re after a plush velvet in a deep tone or a crisp linen for a more minimal look, FibreGuard gives you freedom to choose without compromise.

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Tali by Arte

Bring depth to your walls with intentional texture

You can carry this level of intention throughout your space. Pair your sofa with a richly textured wall using Tali by Arte collection or textured wallcoverings. Inspired by traditional weaving techniques, Tali brings depth and tactile warmth to your walls. The result is a space that feels layered, expressive and complete.

Because when you design with purpose, every detail counts.

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Ambiant | Ginger by FibreGuard

Muze brings personalised design to life with its curated fabric collections and the fully integrated digital tools. This unique combination allows you to explore tactile fabrics in-store and then use the advanced 3D visualiser online to see thousands of fabric options come alive in your own space.

With Muze, you can confidently choose fabrics that suit your style and practical needs, experiencing the textures firsthand and instantly visualising colours and patterns on different furniture pieces; all in stunning detail and from every angle.

Begin your design journey with Muze and explore how curated, high-performance fabrics from Home Fabrics can elevate every room. With FibreGuard’s easy-care technology and the refined selections from Decorator’s Choice, you can create spaces that are both beautiful and practical. Whether you're updating a statement piece or pulling together a cohesive interior, Muze gives you the vision and Home Fabrics gives you the materials to bring it to life.

Whether you're working with a designer or embarking on your own interiors journey, Muze makes fabric selection smarter, faster and more intuitive; so you can find the perfect fit for your space, style and lifestyle.

Ready to design with confidence? Explore Muze’s handpicked FibreGuard fabrics and the full Home Fabrics collection, from luxurious fabrics to eco-friendly wallcoverings, all crafted to bring warmth, texture, and life to your interiors.