Composite Upholstery Fabric on Furniture from Photo

Upload a furniture photo + a fabric swatch. AI composites the upholstery onto the furniture instantly.

Beige three-seat sofa in a living room with warm lighting — Before

→

Same sofa with blue velvet upholstery composited, preserving shape and shadows — After

Composite Upholstery Fabric on Furniture from ... | EditThisPic

Drop your photo here

or click to browse

Release to upload

Free • No signup

Popular use cases:

upholstery fabric on furniture composite
fabric swatch furniture visualization
reupholstering preview tool
furniture fabric customization
interior design fabric selection
upholstery shop client preview
furniture retail fabric options
textile on furniture mockup

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
	`apply this fabric from reference onto the sofa upholstery, wrapping naturally around cushions`	30s
	`composite this leather from reference onto the chair, covering seat, back, and arms`	30-45s
	`apply this patterned fabric from reference onto the ottoman with correct pattern scale`	30s
	`apply this fabric from reference onto the sofa, preserving shape and room lighting`	30s each

How it works

Upload your furniture photo

Drop a photo of the furniture piece you want to reupholster or preview. This is the main image. A well-lit, straight-on photo of the sofa, chair, or ottoman works best. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple solid fabric swap: 30 seconds. Complex patterned textiles with tufting or curves: may need 2-3 refinements.
Add your fabric swatch as reference

Click '+ Add reference image' below the prompt and upload your fabric swatch photo, textile sample, or upholstery material image. A flat, well-lit swatch showing the full pattern repeat works best. The AI extracts the fabric texture and maps it onto the furniture surfaces.

Tip: Photograph your fabric swatch flat and evenly lit. Avoid folds or shadows on the swatch itself, as those will transfer to the furniture.

Copy one of these to get started:

Sofa reupholstered with fabric swatch for client preview apply the fabric from the reference onto this sofa's upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the textile pattern wrapping naturally around curves, preserving the sofa's shape and existing shadows
Try This →

Accent chair in new fabric for furniture store listing composite this upholstery fabric from the reference onto the chair, covering the seat, backrest, and arms with realistic textile texture, matching the pattern scale to the furniture size
Try This →

Leather texture on sofa for reupholstering quote apply this leather texture from the reference onto all upholstered surfaces of the sofa, with natural leather grain and subtle sheen, keeping the wooden legs and frame unchanged
Try This →

Velvet fabric on ottoman for interior design board composite this velvet fabric from the reference onto the ottoman, with a plush velvet sheen catching the ambient light, wrapping smoothly around the top and sides
Try This →

4 more prompts

Patterned fabric on dining chairs for restaurant redesign apply this patterned fabric from the reference onto all four dining chair seats and backrests, with the pattern aligned consistently across each chair, matching the overhead restaurant lighting
Try This →

Striped textile on sofa for fabric store showcase composite this striped fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, with stripes running vertically on the backrest and horizontally on the seat cushions, following natural upholstery seam lines
Try This →

Linen texture on sectional for e-commerce listing apply this linen fabric from the reference onto the sectional sofa, with visible weave texture and natural fabric wrinkles on the cushions, preserving the sectional's modular shape and cast shadows
Try This →

Vinyl swatch on commercial booth seating composite this vinyl material from the reference onto the booth seating, covering the seat and backrest with a smooth, slightly reflective finish, preserving the tufted button pattern and seam lines
Try This →
Describe the placement

Tell the AI how to apply the fabric: 'apply the fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, wrapping naturally around the cushions, arms, and backrest with realistic textile texture.' Be specific about which parts of the furniture should receive the new fabric.

Tip: Specify 'preserving the furniture's shape and shadows' to keep the 3D form visible through the new fabric texture.

Copy one of these to get started:

Sofa reupholstered with fabric swatch for client preview apply the fabric from the reference onto this sofa's upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the textile pattern wrapping naturally around curves, preserving the sofa's shape and existing shadows
Try This →

Accent chair in new fabric for furniture store listing composite this upholstery fabric from the reference onto the chair, covering the seat, backrest, and arms with realistic textile texture, matching the pattern scale to the furniture size
Try This →

Leather texture on sofa for reupholstering quote apply this leather texture from the reference onto all upholstered surfaces of the sofa, with natural leather grain and subtle sheen, keeping the wooden legs and frame unchanged
Try This →

Velvet fabric on ottoman for interior design board composite this velvet fabric from the reference onto the ottoman, with a plush velvet sheen catching the ambient light, wrapping smoothly around the top and sides
Try This →

4 more prompts

Patterned fabric on dining chairs for restaurant redesign apply this patterned fabric from the reference onto all four dining chair seats and backrests, with the pattern aligned consistently across each chair, matching the overhead restaurant lighting
Try This →

Striped textile on sofa for fabric store showcase composite this striped fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, with stripes running vertically on the backrest and horizontally on the seat cushions, following natural upholstery seam lines
Try This →

Linen texture on sectional for e-commerce listing apply this linen fabric from the reference onto the sectional sofa, with visible weave texture and natural fabric wrinkles on the cushions, preserving the sectional's modular shape and cast shadows
Try This →

Vinyl swatch on commercial booth seating composite this vinyl material from the reference onto the booth seating, covering the seat and backrest with a smooth, slightly reflective finish, preserving the tufted button pattern and seam lines
Try This →
Review and refine

Check that the fabric wraps realistically around curves and cushions, the pattern scale looks correct for the furniture size, and the lighting stays consistent. Zoom into seams, tufting, and corners where the fabric meets the frame.
Refine with markers if needed

If the AI applied fabric to the wrong area or missed a cushion, tap a marker on the specific section that needs the fabric and regenerate. Useful when the furniture has multiple distinct sections like separate seat cushions and throw pillows.

Tip: Tap markers on each cushion individually if the AI only covered some sections. This targets the exact upholstered areas.

Try it free ↓

Composite Upholstery Fabric on Furniture from ... | EditThisPic

Drop your photo here

or click to browse

Release to upload

Free • No signup

"We run an upholstery shop. Clients used to struggle picking fabric from tiny swatches. Now we photograph their sofa and composite swatches right onto it. They decide in minutes instead of weeks." @UrbanUpholsteryATX

See it in action

Blue velvet swatch composited onto beige sofa

An upholstery shop composited a client's chosen blue velvet swatch onto their existing beige sofa to preview the reupholstering result.

Prompt:

apply the fabric from the reference onto the sofa's upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the blue velvet texture, preserving the sofa's shape and the room's warm lighting

Try This →

Plain gray accent chair with curved back on a neutral rug — Before

Same accent chair with floral upholstery pattern composited naturally around the curves — After

Floral pattern applied to accent chair for design board

An interior designer composited a floral fabric swatch onto a client's plain gray accent chair to include in a design presentation.

Prompt:

composite this floral fabric from the reference onto the accent chair, wrapping the pattern around the seat and curved backrest with the flowers scaled naturally for the chair size, maintaining the chair's form and shadows

Try This →

Worn and faded leather club chair with cracked surface and brass trim — Before

Same club chair with fresh cognac leather composited, brass trim preserved — After

Leather texture composited onto worn club chair for restoration preview

An upholsterer composited a cognac leather swatch onto a client's faded club chair to preview the restoration before starting work.

Prompt:

apply this cognac leather texture from the reference onto the club chair, covering the seat, arms, and backrest with realistic leather grain and subtle highlights, keeping the brass nail head trim and wooden legs unchanged

Try This →

Detailed Guides by Scenario

📷

Furniture Retail & Customization

Let customers see how your furniture looks in different fabric options without manufacturing samples. Upload the showroom piece and composite fabric swatches from your catalog onto it. Perfect for made-to-order furniture retailers offering fabric customization.

Common Scenarios

Sofa shown in 10 different fabric options for online customizer
Accent chair with seasonal fabric swatches for catalog update
Sectional sofa in customer-selected fabric for order confirmation
Showroom furniture in premium fabric upgrades for upselling

Best Practices

Photograph furniture and fabric swatches under similar neutral lighting for consistent results
Use fabric swatches showing a full pattern repeat so the AI can tile correctly
Include 'matching the room's lighting direction' in prompts for showroom shots
Create a library of composites for your top 5-10 fabric options per furniture piece

Sofa in custom fabric for online store listing

apply this fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the pattern scaled naturally for furniture, preserving the sofa's shape and shadows

Accent chair in premium fabric for upsell presentation

composite this velvet texture from the reference onto the accent chair, wrapping around the curved back and seat with realistic fabric sheen under the showroom lighting

📷

Upholstery & Reupholstering Services

Show clients exactly how their existing furniture will look after reupholstering. Photograph the client's worn sofa and composite your fabric samples onto it. Clients make faster decisions when they can see the finished result before committing.

Common Scenarios

Client's old sofa shown in new fabric before committing to reupholstering
Antique chair restoration previewed with period-appropriate textile
Restaurant booth seating shown in commercial-grade vinyl swatch
Office furniture reupholstering proposal with corporate fabric options

Best Practices

Photograph the client's furniture from the same angle they see it daily for maximum impact
Use high-resolution swatch photos so weave and texture details are visible
For patterned fabric, specify 'with pattern aligned vertically on the backrest' for realism
Create before/after pairs to include in reupholstering quotes

Reupholstering preview for client approval

apply this leather texture from the reference onto the worn sofa, replacing the existing fabric on all upholstered surfaces while keeping the wooden legs and frame visible

Dining chair set reupholstering proposal

composite this striped fabric from the reference onto the dining chairs, wrapping around the seat and backrest with the stripes running vertically, preserving the chair's shape

📷

Interior Design Fabric Selection

Present fabric options to clients using their actual furniture photos. Instead of holding swatches against a sofa, composite the fabric directly onto the piece. Compare multiple textiles side by side to help clients visualize the final room design.

Common Scenarios

Three fabric options composited onto client's sofa for design board
Curtain fabric matched to proposed chair upholstery in client's room
Fabric coordination across sofa, chairs, and ottoman for a unified scheme
High-end textile options shown on client's furniture for renovation proposal

Best Practices

Create multiple composites with different fabrics on the same furniture photo for side-by-side comparison
Match the fabric's color temperature to the room's existing palette
Use 'with natural fabric draping and wrinkle texture' for realism on soft furnishings
Include room context in your prompt: 'matching the warm afternoon lighting from the west-facing windows'

Linen option on client sofa for design presentation

apply this linen texture from the reference onto the sofa, with natural fabric wrinkles and the weave texture visible, matching the room's soft daylight

Patterned fabric option for client review

composite this floral print from the reference onto the armchair, with the pattern scaled appropriately for the chair size, preserving the tufted button details

If something looks off

Fabric pattern scale is wrong for the furniture size

Why: The AI used the swatch photo's pattern scale directly without adjusting for the furniture's size. A 6-inch swatch pattern needs to tile across a 7-foot sofa.

Try:

apply the fabric pattern at a realistic upholstery scale for this sofa, with the pattern repeat sized as it would appear on full-size furniture, not swatch size

Try This →

Tip: Include approximate dimensions: 'this is a 3-seat sofa, scale the pattern as a real upholsterer would.' This gives the AI a size anchor.

Fabric looks flat and painted on instead of textured

Why: The composite lacks 3D interaction with the furniture form. Real upholstery wraps around curves, bunches at seams, and shows light differently on angled surfaces.

Try:

apply the fabric with realistic 3D textile texture, wrapping around cushion curves and showing natural fabric tension at seams and tufting points

Try This →

Tip: Add 'with visible fabric grain and slight wrinkles on the seat cushions' for the dimensional quality that makes composites look real.

AI applied fabric to the frame, legs, or non-upholstered areas

Why: The AI couldn't distinguish between upholstered surfaces and structural elements like wooden legs, metal frames, or decorative trim.

Try:

apply the fabric ONLY to the upholstered surfaces — cushions, arms, and backrest. Keep the wooden legs, metal frame, and any trim unchanged

Try This →

Tip: Be explicit about what to preserve: 'keep the walnut legs, brass nailheads, and throw pillows as they are.'

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with furniture that has multiple distinct upholstered sections.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific cushion or section you want the fabric applied to, then regenerate with the same prompt

Try This →

Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS section specifically.' Use them when the furniture has separate seat cushions, backrests, and throw pillows.

Lighting on the fabric doesn't match the room

Why: The fabric swatch was photographed under different lighting than the furniture, creating a visible color temperature or highlight mismatch.

Try:

apply the fabric matching the furniture photo's lighting direction and color temperature, with highlights and shadows consistent with the room's light source

Try This →

Tip: Photograph your fabric swatches under neutral white light. Avoid warm tungsten or cool fluorescent swatch photos when the furniture is in natural daylight.

Fabric pattern doesn't follow furniture contours

Why: The AI applied the pattern flat instead of mapping it along the furniture's 3D surface, making curves and angles look distorted.

Try:

apply the fabric following the furniture's contours, with the pattern curving around the arms, stretching naturally across the seat, and flowing over the backrest shape

Try This →

Tip: For highly curved furniture like barrel chairs, add 'with the pattern perspective-corrected for each visible surface' to your prompt.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the upholstered areas before applying the fabric?

No. Describe which surfaces should receive the fabric: 'apply the fabric to the sofa cushions, arms, and backrest.' The AI understands furniture anatomy. Use markers only when the furniture has many distinct sections and the AI misses one, or when you want fabric on specific cushions but not others.

How do I preview upholstery fabric on furniture from a swatch photo?

Upload the furniture photo as your main image, then click '+ Add reference image' and upload your fabric swatch photo. Describe the application: 'apply this fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, wrapping naturally around the cushions.' The AI composites the fabric texture onto the furniture in 30 seconds, showing exactly how the reupholstered piece would look.

Is there a free tool to composite fabric swatches onto furniture photos?

Yes. EditThisPic lets you composite any fabric swatch, textile sample, or upholstery material onto any furniture photo completely free, with no signup and no watermark. Upload your furniture photo and fabric reference, describe the application, and download the result. One free edit per week, or purchase credits starting at $1.99 for more.

What kind of fabric swatch photo works best as a reference?

Flat, evenly lit swatch photos showing at least one full pattern repeat work best. Photograph the fabric laid flat on a neutral surface with no folds, wrinkles, or shadows across it. High resolution preserves weave and texture details. Avoid swatch photos taken at an angle or with strong directional lighting, as those characteristics will transfer to the furniture.

Can I show multiple fabric options on the same furniture piece?

Yes. Upload the same furniture photo each time and swap the reference image with a different fabric swatch. Create 5 or 10 versions showing different options on the same sofa. Save each result to build a comparison set for your client. This is faster than ordering physical samples and far more convincing than holding swatches against a cushion.

Will the fabric composite look realistic enough for client presentations?

When done well, yes. The AI matches the fabric to the furniture's lighting, contours, and shadows automatically. The key is using a clean swatch photo with good resolution and a well-lit furniture photo. Most upholsterers and interior designers find the results convincing enough for client approval discussions, especially when comparing multiple fabric options side by side.

How is this different from the change-fabric-color or change-fabric-pattern pages?

Those pages use a single photo and a text description: 'change the sofa fabric to blue velvet' or 'add a herringbone pattern.' This page uses TWO photos: your actual furniture photo plus your actual fabric swatch photo. The AI composites the real fabric texture from your swatch reference onto the furniture. Use this when you have a specific fabric sample you want to preview on a specific piece.

What is the best free AI tool for furniture upholstery fabric visualization?

EditThisPic is a strong option for compositing real fabric swatch photos onto furniture. Unlike 3D visualization tools that require textile libraries and CAD models, you just upload two photos and describe the application. It handles texture mapping, lighting matching, and contour wrapping automatically. Free to try with no account required.

Ready to preview upholstery fabric on your furniture?

Upload furniture + fabric swatch. Get realistic previews in seconds. Free, no signup.

Composite Upholstery Fabric on Furniture from Photo

How it works

Upload your furniture photo

Add your fabric swatch as reference

Describe the placement

Review and refine

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Blue velvet swatch composited onto beige sofa

Floral pattern applied to accent chair for design board

Leather texture composited onto worn club chair for restoration preview

Detailed Guides by Scenario

Furniture Retail & Customization

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Upholstery & Reupholstering Services

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Interior Design Fabric Selection

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

Related Tools

Ready to preview upholstery fabric on your furniture?