Fringe Benefits: The Designer Trims That Finish a Room

A beautiful fabric catches your eye. The trim is often what makes you look twice. A line of fringe at the bottom of a chair, a woven tape along a curtain edge or a tassel at a pillow corner adds texture and definition that fabric alone cannot always achieve.

At The WorkRoom, you can explore designer trims by the yard for custom drapery, upholstery, pillows and other finishing details. Whether your room calls for a subtle border or a flourish of passementerie, here is how to find a trim that feels considered, personal and beautifully at home.

Fringe for Movement and Texture

Fringe trim brings softness and movement to an edge. Try it along the bottom of an upholstered chair, around a decorative pillow or at the leading edge of drapery. A fringe that closely matches the fabric creates quiet texture; a contrasting color makes the detail a focal point.

For a more substantial finish, explore bullion fringe. Its twisted strands lend weight and a tailored sense of drama to upholstered seating, ottomans and window treatments. Tassel trim offers another expressive option, particularly for pillows and drapery.

The Quiet Impact of Tape, Braid and Cord

Not every trim needs to be ornate. Border and tape trims can trace the edge of a curtain panel, frame an upholstered headboard or sharpen the outline of a pillow. A simple tape on a solid fabric can give a custom piece its entire design identity.

Braid trims add woven texture, while cord trims work especially well along upholstery seams and pillow edges. For smaller details, browse gimp trims, embroidered trims and beaded trims. Each changes the character of a piece in a different way.

Finishing a window treatment? Drapery tie backs and chair ties and key tassels bring a decorative accent beyond the fabric edge.

Explore Designer Trim Brands at The WorkRoom

The pleasure of choosing trim lies in finding a detail that suits both the fabric and the room. Browse the collections from Schumacher, Scalamandré and Brunschwig & Fils for a range of decorative finishes, then compare options from Kravet, Kravet Couture and Lee Jofa.

You can also explore trims from Nina Campbell, Osborne & Little, Mulberry, Threads and RM Coco. Availability varies by item, so check the individual listing or contact us when planning a project.

Samuel & Sons, Houlès and James Hare: Available by Special Request

Looking for a particular trim from Samuel & Sons, Houlès or James Hare? These three brands are special request only at The WorkRoom and are not available for online checkout through our trim collections.

Email sales@theworkroom.llc with the brand, pattern or product number, color and quantity you need. If you are still deciding, tell us where you plan to use the trim and share a photo or link to your fabric. Our team can help you inquire about the specific design.

How to Choose the Right Trim

Start with the piece you are finishing. For drapery, consider how a tape or fringe will look when the panels are both open and closed. For upholstery, think about whether you want the trim to follow the shape of the furniture or highlight one edge. For pillows, a contrasting cord, braid or tassel can add character without changing the main fabric.

Then consider scale. A narrow tape may be enough to frame a delicate print, while a generous fringe can hold its own against a larger pattern. Color matters just as much: matching tones emphasize texture, while contrast draws the eye to the finish.

The most useful final step is to view your fabric and trim together in the room where they will be used. See how their colors and textures respond to your light, furnishings and wallcovering before settling on the combination.

A finishing detail may take up only an inch or two, yet it can define the entire piece. Explore all designer trims at The WorkRoom, or contact our team for help with a specific project or a special request.