La Maison Pierre Frey adds KINSALE texture fabric to its SEQUANA style

Described as a favorite of the company's studio, the fabric brings a playful touch to the SEQUANA style. KINSALE is offered in vivid and natural tones.

According to the company, KINSALE easily matches all of the Maison's fabrics. This feature matters for interior architects and decorators who combine fabrics from different collections in the same project. Offering a single textile in both vivid and natural color options widens the range of choices for spaces designed with patterned or plain fabrics.

The texture language of KINSALE

The company positions the fabric within the SEQUANA style and emphasizes that it adds a touch of "madness" to that style.

The KINSALE fabric page can be reached through the link on the company's website.

Texture and pattern in upholstery and curtain selection

The area in which textured fabrics like these are used is generally determined by the needs of the space. Upholstery fabrics are used to cover furniture such as armchairs, sofas, chairs and headboards, and they tend to have a denser texture than curtain fabrics. Usage intensity is the deciding factor in selection: tightly woven textures that resist wear suit frequently used seating areas, while more delicate surfaces may be chosen for decorative pieces. Pattern and texture are evaluated together with the form of the furniture; large patterns look balanced on wide surfaces, while small patterns and plain colors work better on small pieces.

For curtains, the drape of the fabric, how much daylight it filters and the intended use of the room are considered together. When taking measurements, the allowance for gathering the fabric into pleats is calculated alongside the width of the window; for a full look, the curtain width is kept noticeably wider than the window. Curtains hung from the ceiling or cornice line down to the floor can make a ceiling look higher. Layers such as backdrop curtains, sheers and blinds can be used together to provide both privacy and light control.

Company and market context

Paris-based La Maison Pierre Frey operates in the curtain and upholstery fabric sector. The company presents studio favorites such as KINSALE in line with its collection language and makes new textiles usable alongside its existing fabric portfolio.

On the market side, according to the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye's Home Textile Sector Report 2026, global home textile exports reached 109.6 billion dollars in 2025. China ranked first with a 54.5 percent share, while Türkiye ranked sixth with 2.70 billion dollars. This picture shows that products offered by European brands in the textured, high value-added fabric segment are positioned differently from the volume-driven global trade.

For manufacturers, wholesalers and interior architects, KINSALE is a reference for projects seeking options that stand out through texture beyond single-colored surfaces. Technical data and supply terms for the fabric should be based on the company's own channels.

This content was compiled with AI assistance from the cited source. (EU 2024/1689 Art. 50)