variants
or boucle
1
: an uneven yarn of three plies one of which forms loops at intervals
2
: a fabric of bouclé yarn
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Hence, the space has depth: pair walls painted in a soft pistachio with slightly darker trim, add bedding in a complementary green pattern or subtle stripe, and choose natural accents like woven shades, oak furniture, or boucle pillows to keep it tactile.
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Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
The show features a range of stylish furniture, including white boucle chairs, typical of Charlotte York’s polished aesthetic, a writing desk befitting the iconic New York columnist, and velvet bar stools reminiscent of the ones seen in Lisa Todd Wexley’s home.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 June 2025
The newest drop includes knit, linen, and boucle versions of the viral Daphne style in several colorways (including the uber-popular butter yellow).
—Irina Grechko, Refinery29, 16 Apr. 2025
The eye-catching chair comes in six stunning shades, including sage and cornflower blue, and is constructed with soft boucle fabric, a solid wood base, and a 360-degree swivel base to easily spin around and pivot from person to person when guests are over.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Shop this new design in neutral cream linen, or introduce color into your space with charcoal or rose boucle.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
The spacious suites feature an eclectic palette of rust, olive green, pale blue, and cream, with fabrics like boucle, velvet and leather.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Jacquard for prints, fabrics with the texture of boucle and wovens that mimic the feel of sweatpants are among the mill’s novelties for Fall/Winter 2026-2027.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
Old and worn couches can get a refresh with this three-seater sofa that’s covered in comfy boucle, comes with two throw pillows, and is easy to assemble.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
The show features a range of stylish furniture, including white boucle chairs, typical of Charlotte York’s polished aesthetic, a writing desk befitting the iconic New York columnist, and velvet bar stools reminiscent of the ones seen in Lisa Todd Wexley’s home.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 June 2025
The newest drop includes knit, linen, and boucle versions of the viral Daphne style in several colorways (including the uber-popular butter yellow).
—Irina Grechko, Refinery29, 16 Apr. 2025
The eye-catching chair comes in six stunning shades, including sage and cornflower blue, and is constructed with soft boucle fabric, a solid wood base, and a 360-degree swivel base to easily spin around and pivot from person to person when guests are over.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Shop this new design in neutral cream linen, or introduce color into your space with charcoal or rose boucle.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
The spacious suites feature an eclectic palette of rust, olive green, pale blue, and cream, with fabrics like boucle, velvet and leather.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Jacquard for prints, fabrics with the texture of boucle and wovens that mimic the feel of sweatpants are among the mill’s novelties for Fall/Winter 2026-2027.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
Old and worn couches can get a refresh with this three-seater sofa that’s covered in comfy boucle, comes with two throw pillows, and is easy to assemble.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Bouclé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boucl%C3%A9. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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bouclé
noun
bou·clé
variants
or boucle
1
: an uneven yarn of three fibers one of which forms evenly spaced loops
2
: a fabric of bouclé yarn
Etymology
from French bouclé "curly"
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