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1. Soft Furnishings
Presentation By- ID. Shreeya Taware

2. Introduction
• Soft furnishings may be defined as those components of house that
beautify the interiors and provide a pleasant atmosphere in the
house.
• So anything that is made up of soft material could constitute the
term soft furnishing, this may include mattresses, curtains, pillows,
covers, sofas, bed sheets and much more.
• All these together create an ambience that makes the living more
comfortable and easy.
• Soft furnishing is a fascinating topic which adds the texture, softness
and finishing touches to the decoration of a room.
• Soft furnishings include curtains, loose covers, cushions, bedspreads
,etc.
• They have colour , pattern and texture.
• They give protection, warmth, and comfort.

3. Importance Of Soft Furnishings
• Character and charm:
-Soft furnishings are a crucial aspect of interior
design.
-Cushions, rugs and curtains add characterful
accents to a room, allowing homeowners to play
with personal touches- whether that’s sparkly
cushions on the sofa, a sheepskin rug on the
floor or vibrant curtains hanging over the
windows.
• Textural contrast :
-Interior design is about texture and contrasting
those textures in order to add depth and interest
to a space.
-If you have hard wooden floors, a set of delicate
curtains will soften up the room perfectly.
• Comfort and warmth
-Soft furnishings don’t just offer aesthetic
benefits to a home; they offer practical ones too.
For example, rugs are soft underfoot, providing
comfort and warmth to an otherwise cold and
hard floor.
-Curtains are particularly instrumental in
improving the comfort of a room; they insulate
and block out light when necessary.
• Acoustics
-Another functional advantage of adding plenty
of curtains, cushions, throws and rugs to your
home is to regulate the acoustics.
-All of these soft furnishing pieces will
contribute to noise reduction and make the sound
within the room less echoey.
• Privacy
-The final practical benefit of soft furnishings-
curtains in particular- is the privacy that they
offer.
-In bedrooms and bathrooms, this is vital, and
with modern house designs incorporating more
glass and larger windows, curtains and blinds are
proving to be an essential feature throughout the
contemporary home.

4. Types Of Soft Furnishings
• Carpets.
• Rugs.
• Cushion Cover.
• Slip Cover.
• Window Treatments.
Carpet Rugs
Cushion Cover Slip Cover Window Treatments

5. Carpets
• A carpet is a textile floor covering typically
consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a
backing.
• The pile was traditionally made from wool, but
since the 20th century synthetic fibers
as polypropylene, nylon or polyester are often
used, as these fibers are less expensive than wool.
• Carpets are used for a variety of purposes,
including insulating a person's feet from a cold
tile or concrete floor, making a room more
comfortable as a place to sit on the floor reducing
sound from walking and adding decoration or
color to a room.
• Carpets can be made in any color by using
differently dyed fibers.
• Carpets can have many different types of patterns
and motifs used to decorate the surface.
Primary backing is manufactured mainly
from synthetic fabric. Secondary
backing is made of both jute and woven
polypropylene.

6. Benefits Of Carpet
• Carpet improves the indoor climate as it retains airborne dust particles. The
carpet traps the particles and keeps them trapped in the fibres until the next
time of vacuum cleaning.
• Carpet also offers good insulation, allowing energy savings of
approximately 4-5% and up to 10% in cold winters.
• Carpet is the floor that absorbs sounds. On stairs, in the living room or in
an office. A carpet doesn't reflect sounds, it absorbs them thus minimizing
noise levels. Height and density of the carpet influence the effect of sound
insulation.
• A carpet improves room acoustics.
• Carpet is also non-slippery. The risk of slipping on a carpet is much lower
than with smooth flooring. And if one should fall, the chances of injuries
are smaller as carpet is soft and resilient.
• Carpet is the most versatile flooring; the possibilities are endless! Carpet is
available in many different colours, structures and designs.

7. Rugs
• Rugs are textile floor coverings that are used over another
finished flooring surface.
• Rugs do not extend wall to wall, they are used to anchor
furniture (sofas and tables should be placed either completely
on the carpet or around it).
• Rugs unite the colours of the room together, add accent and
texture, define a space, make a room more comfortable as a
place to sit on the floor.
• They are a perfect companions for a hard-surface flooring.
• When placed on the wall can also be used for decorative
purposes.

8. Types Of Rugs
1. Shag:A super soft cut pile rug with very long threads. Good for low
traffic areas, as accents under tables, or in front of the TV or fireplace
(they are great for bare feet).

9. 2. Cut and Loop: This style incorporates both the high cut-pile and low
loop-pile design. This style is usually made in two colour designs to hide
soiling footprints.

10. 3. Flat Weave:
-A flat weave rug is an easy way to update the floors in any room thanks to
their thin profile and very low pile.
-Also known as Indian blankets, flat weave rugs boast a lightweight
texture at an affordable price.
-They are a great option for high traffic areas like hallways, kitchens, or
entryways, and offices with rolling chairs.
-They have a variety of use depending on size, pattern and material. Are
often made of cotton, wool, jute or silk.

11. 5. Cut Pile:
- This is one of the most popular .
-Cut pile carpets are extremely soft underfoot. They offer a
luxurious feel and look that most other carpets can’t compete with.
-The cut fibres are also easy to keep clean with a vacuum because
dirt and dust can’t get caught in hidden areas.
-Cut pile carpets might offer superior comfort, but the exposed
fibres are much more prone to fraying and damage over time.
-Depending on the pile height (how thick the carpet is) your cut pile
carpet might also show footsteps and other impressions easily.

12. 6. Loop Pile:
-Loop and cut pile carpets have varying benefits. People often
choose loop carpets because of their durability.
-Carpets with very tight loops are especially durable.
- Loop carpets also offer more traction than most other carpets, so
people choose them for staircases and other areas where people
might slip.
-One of the main complaints about loop carpets is that they are not
as soft as other carpet styles.
-Tightly looped carpets can also be harder to clean thoroughly. It’s
easier for dirt and dust to get caught inside the loops.

13. 7. Oriental Rug:
- The common use of the name “Oriental rug” is used as a generic label for
nearly any variety of patterned pile rug.
-Genuine “Oriental rugs” come from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran,
Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, Turkey, Balkan countries like Romania and Albania,
and some North African countries like Morocco and Egypt.
- They are the most versatile in terms of decorating because they blend
extremely well with a variety of design styles, from traditional to modern.

14. 8. Kilim:
-Kilim are flat tapestry-woven carpets or rugs produced from
the Balkans to Pakistan.
-Kilims can be purely decorative or can function as prayer rugs.
-Modern kilims are popular floor-coverings in Western households.
-Kilims are produced by tightly interweaving the wrap and weft strands of
the weave to produce a flat surface with no pile.

15. Cushion Cover
• A cushion is a soft bag of some ornamental material, stuffed with wool,
hair, feathers, polyester staple fiber, non-woven material, or even paper torn
into fragments.
• It may be used for sitting or kneeling upon, or to soften the hardness or
angularity of a chair or couch.
• Decorative cushions often have a patterned cover material, and are used as
decoration for furniture.
• Cushion covers are the materials that are used to cover the pillows,
cushions to be used in interior design.
• Selection of cushion covers depends upon the theme that is going to be
used, the colour scheme, the purpose for which they are going to be
provided.

16. Textiles for cushion covers
• Cotton and linen are widely used in cushion manufacture and both are hard
wearing and washable.
-They are also cool to the touch and therefore are a good choice for summer
time use.
-Linen can sometimes crease quite considerably, so perhaps might not be a good
choice for a sofa or chair that gets a lot of use.
• Canvas when looking at a good fabric to use on outdoor furniture the perfect
choice is canvas, which is an extremely strong cotton fabric.
-It is extremely hard wearing and resistant to the weather.
-It can also be easily waterproofed and comes in a stunning array of colour
ways.
Cotton & linen Canvas

17. • Silk or wool for bedrooms or perhaps hallways where your cushions will
probably be more decorative than functional, a fabric such as silk or wool is
a good choice.
• Leather is often overlooked as a cushion cover fabric, but as it is extremely
hard wearing it is often a good choice for areas that get a lot of wear.
• Polyester and nylon for general use around the home there are several
types of synthetic materials.
-Things like polyester and nylon are widely used in the manufacture of
cushion covers.
- Most synthetic materials are a combination of various fibres and can
imitate anything from silk to wool.
Silk & Wool Polyster Leather

18. Slipcovers
• A slipcover (also called loose cover) is a fitted protective cover that may
be slipped off and on a piece of upholstered furniture.
• Slipcovers are usually made of cloth.
• Slipcovers slip on and off, they come fresh, and may be removed for
seasonal change, cleaning, moving, or storage.
• Slipcovers are sometimes defined as "clothing for furniture."
• Indeed, they are tailored just as clothing is, and are fitted loosely or snugly
to the taste of the owner or tailor.
• Some people order furniture upholstered in plain muslin with the intention
of using slipcovers only.

19. Window Treatments
• A window treatment is a cover or modification of the window, often with
the aim to enhance the aesthetics of the window and the room.
• Window treatments are divided in 2 categories:
-Hard window treatments are made of hard materials like wood or vinyl.
Such as: shades and blinds.
-Soft window treatments: anything made of soft materials such as: sheers,
curtains, swags, valances.

20. Hard Window Treatment
• Shades are a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds, opening to a view
only when the shade is rolled up.
• Shades are drawn up and down by cords or rolled up with a spring device.
• Types of shades:
-Woven Wood Shades.
-Cellular Shades.
1. Shades

21. 1. Woven Wooden Shades:
• Woven wood shades, often called bamboo shades or matchstick shades,
offer an exotic, natural look and are a great way to add textured, casual
good look to almost any decor.
• Woven wood shades offer complex textures, exotic reeds, grasses, woods,
and sophisticated natural colours.

22. 2. Cellular Shades:
• Cellular shades feature a unique honeycomb design that maximizes
energy efficiency and insulates home.
• These blinds are developed and manufactured with a unique honeycomb
structure that traps air and insulates the room.
• This feature helps in controlling the temperature in your room.

23. 2. Blinds
• A type of window covering made of a series of evenly spaced slats that can
be opened or closed by cords.
• They are much affordable than other coverings.
• Blinds come in several colours and range from less expensive plastic
varieties to wood and other decorative styles.
• Blinds can also tilt from side to side, which allows you to control the
amount of light entering the room.
• For most blinds, a cord located on one side of the blinds allow you to adjust
the blinds up and down.
• A rod located on the other side of the blinds controls the tilt of the blinds,
allowing you to open the slats, or close them.

24. Types Of Blinds
1. Vertical Blinds:
-Vertical blinds have individual slats that run along a track at the top of the blind.
-Depending on the style, vertical blinds either open from side to side, or by parting
in the middle.
-They are cost effective.
- Unlike horizontal blinds, vertical blinds are less likely to collect dust because
they stand vertically.
- Generally they require less muscle strength, and are faster to operate.
- Are an excellent solution for covering windows that are extremely wide and for
patio doors as well.
- Vertical blinds are available in flat plastic (PVC), fabric, embossed PVC, faux
wood materials, metal, wood and also S-curved slats.

25. Parts Of Vertical Blinds

26. 2. Venetian Blinds:
-Venetian blinds are the most popular style of blinds. They feature horizontal slats
which attach with string or strips of cloth known as tapes.
- As Venetian blinds are raised, the bottom slat is pressed into the slat above it.
-Made of wood, metal or plastic. They are suspended by strips of cloth called
tapes, or by cords, by which all slats in unison can be rotated through nearly 180
degrees.
-The slats can be rotated such way that they overlap with one side facing inward
and then in the opposite direction such way that they overlap with the other side
facing inward.

27. Parts Of Venetian Blinds

28. Soft Window Treatment
• A curtain is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light.
• Curtains are a form of window treatment, and complete the overall appearance of
the house.
• Curtains helps control the ambiance and flow of natural light into the room.
• They are used as room divider, or partition between rooms.
• The effect of drapery or curtains is best seen in daylight, and with proper indoor
light positioning, can look attractive even at night.
1. Curtains

29. 1. Panel Pair:
-Panel pair curtains feature two separate curtain panels.
-This type of curtain is popular in classic and contemporary styles. With a
panel pair, you place a curtain on either side of the window. To close these
curtains, you’d pull each panel together.
-Panel pair curtains can be tied back to create a symmetrical look for
your window treatment.
Types Of Curtains

30. 2. Single Panel:
- With a single panel curtain, one panel covers the entire window.
-The panel can be pulled to either side to open, and it can be tied back to
create a modern, asymmetrical look.
-These types of curtains are popular in modern and casual styles.

31. 3. Pleated Curtains:
-If you’re going for a style that’s traditional or formal, pleated curtains are your
best bet. These curtains are typically made with thicker and heavier fabrics.
-Following are different types of pleats:
a. Pinch Pleat (Tailored Pleat):
- Pinch pleat curtains are the most
popular kind of pleated curtains.
-The pleats are stitched and pinched at
the top, allowing the folds of the fabric
to flow below and create an elegant,
formal look.
-Use these curtains in master bedrooms,
sitting rooms or entertaining rooms.

32. b. Box Pleat:
-Box pleat curtains are suitable for
dining rooms, lounges or bedrooms.
- The folds run deep and uninterrupted
across the entire length of fabric,
providing full coverage with a tailored
appearance.
Box Pleat
c. Goblet Pleat:
- Goblet pleat curtains are ideal for
large, formal rooms with high ceilings.
They get their name from the
resemblance to goblet or a wine glass.
- Due to the delicate structure of the
pleats, this curtain style should remain
stationary and can only be used to frame
and decorate the window.
-They’re not a good option for curtains
that get a lot of use.
Goblet Pleat

33. d. Pencil Pleat:
- Pencil pleat curtains have thinner,
single pleats that make it easier to
work with various curtain hooks or
rods.
- Pencil pleat curtains are more casual
than goblet or box pleat curtains.
-They’re perfect for bedrooms or
living rooms that don’t require as
much formality.
Pencil Pleat

34. 4. Eyelet (Grommet) Curtains:
-Eyelet or grommet curtains are a
contemporary, modern style.
-Open rings (or grommets) are used to
support the panels.
-The rings allow you to open or close the
curtains with ease, which is why these
panels are an excellent choice for bedrooms.
Eyelet (Grommet) Curtains
5. Tab-Top Curtains:
-Like eyelet curtains and rod-pocket
curtains, tab-top curtains are also easy to
set up.
-Tab-top curtains have prominent loops
that hang from the top seam of the panels
and are used to support the curtain rod.
Tab-Top Curtains

35. • Sheer curtains are a great way to make the most of the natural light and create a
bright, soft, outdoorsy feeling, whilst maintain that much needed privacy and
protecting against intrusive insects and dust.
• Sheer fabrics are thin and light.
• Most sheer curtains are made of polyester, which is a very friendly and cost
effective fabric.
• Its synthetic makeup makes polyester curtains very easy to clean.
• Regular dust can simply be shaken out of them and most stains can be washed out
with just water and a mild detergent.
• This ease of cleaning makes them great for windows facing the outdoors.
2. Sheers

36. • Swags are pieces of fabric loosely slung and draped over a decorative rod or wound
over a tieback at each corner of a window frame to add a little style and romance to
your room.
• There are many different ways to hang swags, but one of the most common is a
simple swag.
• Swags are great for a glamorous cottage or country-style bedroom because of the
sheer, romantic softness of the window treatment.
• A swag by itself cannot provide much privacy, so it needs to be combined with
other window treatments—such as curtains, blinds, shutters, or shades.
• Swags are also a wonderful alternative to drapes for a canopy bed.
• Just wind the fabric over the bed’s posts, and let it drape gracefully around the
corners of the canopy frame.
3. Swags

37. • A valance is a piece of fabric that hangs across the top of a window to hide other
window treatment’s hardware and add softness, color, and pattern.
• A simple valance is the most basic and casual treatment; it’s normally just a slip of
fabric attached to the rod with clip rings or a rod pocket.
• Valances are a popular decorative choice in concealing drapery hardware.
• Window valances were popular in Victorian interior design.
4. Valances

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