The stitches form indents or dimples that are evenly positioned and form a uniform pattern. This creates raised sections of fabric called tufts. Sometimes, these depressions are secured with a button, knot or ribbon, or even left bare.

Additionally, each technique involves reinforcing the fabric every few inches—resulting in less sagging and increases longevity of the furniture.

The most common furniture pieces for tufting are seating in the living and dining areas like sofas, armchairs and dining chairs. Tufting can be done on a variety of upholstery materials including cotton, polyester, velvet, linen, leatherette and pure leather. Tufting greatly increases the comfort level and durability of seating furniture.

You can also tuft headboards, bed benches, poufs and ottomans to elevate your bedroom décor. You can experiment with different tufting patterns and techniques or even blend two to create unique designs in your bedroom. Additionally, adding a few tufted pillows or cushions to your rooms works wonders in enhancing that luxe appeal. Finally, you can get creative with tufted, upholstered wall panels for an accent wall or even wardrobe shutters.

One can make it more formal by adding pleated folds or seamed panels that enhance the diamond pattern. With an elegant and timeless appeal, this technique is great for living rooms and dining rooms or even soft, vintage-inspired home interior décor. For an extra luxurious effect, use a rich fabric like velvet or silk for the upholstery.

Depending on your tastes, the dimples can vary from deep to quite shallow. It lends a contemporary look to furniture and works very well with a mid-century aesthetic.

However, contrasting colours and/or materials can be used to infuse visual interest and add layers of texture. It lends a regal and stately appeal, perfect of formal areas and traditional-inspired home interior décor.