1
: any of many plain or simple twill weave fabrics
especially
: linen
2
: a mock-up model of a garment
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Refresh your bedroom or living room with this decorative pillowcase that comes with the most stunning toile patterns.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
The rooms are all about pattern and texture play, with velvet couches and toile wallpaper, plus fun extra touches like retro-style telephones.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 27 Feb. 2024
Look to toile, damask, and other large-scale repeating designs for this take on the trend.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
Its simple and boxy shape is contrasted with the rich embroidery that resembles the classic logo, toile or other artisanal motifs.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
The rooms are all about pattern and texture play, with velvet couches and toile wallpaper, plus fun extra touches like retro-style telephones.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 27 Feb. 2024
Look to toile, damask, and other large-scale repeating designs for this take on the trend.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
Its simple and boxy shape is contrasted with the rich embroidery that resembles the classic logo, toile or other artisanal motifs.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Toile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toile. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.
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