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TOPIC : SOFT FURNISHING

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• Soft furnishings is a product category
name for items made from fabric/textile
materials such as curtains, cushions, and
bedding etc.

• Soft furnishings range from different

fabrics to leather.

• These are items which are used to enhance

the look and feel of a interior space.

• Items like cushions, window treatments,

rugs etc,. add color, pattern and texture to
any room to complement its décor theme.
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Types of Soft Furnishings

• Upholstery Fabric / Leather

• Curtains
• Cushions
• Decorative sofa back throws
• Bed linens
• Table runners
• Table mates
• Carpets
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Advantages of Soft Furnishings

• Soft furnishings create focal points in the room. For eg. A wall carpet or wall
hanging can capture the attention of the viewer easily.
• Soft furnishings can be used to bring the element of warmth and comfort to a
living space.
• Soft furnishings can easily be replaced and removed in any interior space thus
making them an attractive buy.
• Soft furnishings brings volume, richness, and colorful life to an environment.
• Soft furnishings bring style and personalized statement to interior spaces.
• Soft furnishings are available into a variety of designs and range from
economical to luxurious thus suiting to all kinds of projects.
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UPHOLS T ERY
Upholstery

The materials used in the craft of covering,

padding, and stuf fin g seating and bedding is
called Upholstery. Upholstery is the work of
providing furniture, especially seats, with padding,
springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. The
word also refers to the work of upholstering.

The choice of upholstery in any furniture can

greatly influence the function of the product.
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Upholstery Fabrics

1. Velvet
2. Velour
3. Denim
4. Cotton
5. Leather
6. Suede
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Leather Upholstery

• Extremely durable
• Spill and Chemical resistant
• Doesn’t fade or get dirtier with time
• Doesn’t absorb smell
• Harder then other fabrics
• Expensive to buy
• Needs regular polishing
• Ideal and cold regions
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Cotton Upholstery

• Cotton is breathable, sustainable, 100% natural occurring fabric.

• It is easily dyeable, making it easier to find in any choice of color.
• Extremely durable
• Resistant to abrasion.
• Cost Effective
• Absorbs Spill and stains easily
• Wrinkles easily
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Silk Upholstery
• Silk fabric is very elegant and gives royal touch to any furniture.
• Anti wrinkle and Anti Crush fabric
• Very soft to feel and looks beautiful
• Prone to wear and tear
• Expensive than other fabrics
• Absorbs moisture and stains
• Ideal for interior objects that wont be used very frequently
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Velvet Upholstery
• Velvet is one of the easiest and moldable upholstery fabrics to work with.
• Very versatile and available in many colors.
• Can be used in almost all types o home furnishing items like couches,
ottomans, curtains, cushions etc.
• Needs frequent vacuuming.
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Linen Upholstery
• Linen is a natural fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant.
• It is very durable, absorbent and dries faster than cotton. It is one of the
oldest fabrics that exists in the world.
• Linen is soft and easy to feel.
• It is not Strain Resistant and wrinkles easily
• Fibers get weak if exposed to sunlight.
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Rugs
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Rugs
• A rug is a type of f loor covering that is typically smaller in size than a carpet and
is used to cover a specific area of a room, rather than the entire floor.
• Rugs can be made from various materials, including wool, silk, cotton, jute, and
synthetic fibers.
• Rigs come in a wide range of styles, colors, patterns, and textures, and can be
used to add warmth, comfort, and style to any room.

• Rugs can be placed on top of hardwood, tile, or carpeted f loors to add texture
and visual interest to a space.
• They can also be used to define seating areas or to anchor furniture.
• Rugs require regular cleaning and maintenance to keep them looking their best.
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Carpets
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Carpets
• Carpet is a rich f loor covering which is basically a textile product consist of two
layers.
• Carpet is generally made from wool, jute f iber or manmade synthetic f ibers.
Carpet is basically use wall to wall.
• Carpets have a minimum weight of 200 g/m2.
• Generally, the surfaces and the backs of carpets are made of different materials.
• Upper layer of Carpets is called Pile.
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Plain Carpets Pile carpets
• Plain carpets are composed of warp and weft threads • Besides the basic weave, pile carpets have
without a thread system that would constitute the pile. an additional thread system that makes up
Plain types of carpet are usually manufactured by the upper side of the carpet.
hand in plain weave. • With loop-pile carpets, the pile threads
appear in loops on the carpet surface.
• With cut-pile carpets, the pile threads
appear sheared on the surface of the
carpet.
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Window treatment
• Window treatments are things that are put over
or around the windows.
• There are two types of window treatments -
– soft treatments, like curtains, and drapes.
– hard treatments, like blinds and shutters.

• Curtains, drapes and shades add a touch of

decorative element to the window.
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CURTAI NS
• Curtains are fabric panels that are often sold and hung in pairs.
• Curtains are available in a wide range of widths, lengths, fabrics,
colors, and patterns. They're a versatile and popular choice for every
room of the home, even bathrooms and kitchens.
• They can soften a space, as well as add color and texture.
• Curtains hang from a rod, which can be plain or decorative. Some
curtains have a fabric pocket sewn at the top that will slip over the
rod, hiding it when they're closed. Others have metal grommets or
fabric tabs sewn at the top to slide over the rod. There also are rings
or hooks that clip to the top of curtains to attach them to the rod.
• Some curtains are referred to as sheers because the fabric offers
minimal light blocking and privacy.
• Other curtains are made of heavier fabric and might be marketed as
blackout curtains, as they filter out most light.
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D RAPES
• The difference between curtains and drapes is drapes are often lined
with heavy fabric to block all outside light, and drapes are a more
ornate window treatment often made custom to specific windows.
• Like curtains, the purpose of drapes is to block light, offer privacy, and
add visual interest to a room.
• The visible fabric of drapes is also typically heavy and somewhat stiff,
with common materials including velvet, damask, and silk.
• Drape panels are also often sold in pairs as window treatments.
• Similar to curtains, drapes hang from a rod on rings, hooks, grommets,
or via a fabric sleeve. Patterns are an option as well, though most
drapes are solid or textured rather than heavily patterned.
• The heaviness of drapes often projects a formal feel. Plus, the top of
a drapery panel is often pleated, which contributes to the formal
appearance.
• Sometimes called draperies, these window treatments are typically
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S H AD ES
• Shades come in various types of fabric, including vinyl and bamboo.
• They're attached to a rod or frame and are sized to f it within the
window frame—unlike drapes or curtains, which hang below the sill.
• To let in light and see outside, the shade needs to be raised cord,
roller or lifting mechanism. As the shade lifts, it either bunches or rolls
around a rod, depending on the shade’s style.
• Types of Shades-
o Roller shades – The material rolls around a rod at the top.
o Roman shades, The material pulls up into deep pleats
o Balloon shades – The material pouf into balloons of fabric
o Tie-up shades – The material fastens using a fabric tie to hold them open.
• While window shades can be dressy enough to use on their own,
many people like to use them underneath curtains or topped with a
valance. This also improves their light-blocking abilities, though
shades alone can be good blackout window treatments if they're
made of a thick, lined fabric.
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B LI ND S
• Blinds are composed of slats, also called louvers, that tilt open to let
in light or closed for darkness and privacy. And unlike shades, blinds
can be tilted to open them. While blinds lift up and down with a cord
or other mechanism like shades do, the two differ in that blinds are
not a solid length of material.
• Standard depths for blind slats are 1/2 inch, 1 inch, or 2 inches—the
latter of which are often called Venetian blinds.
• The length and width of the blinds are sized to fit within the window
frame.
• While blinds with horizontal slats are most common, there are also
blinds with hanging vertical slats. These are generally used on sliding
patio doors or over large sliding windows.
• Blinds come in different colors and wood tones. They're not normally
patterned.
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Faculty Name: Deepti S