And Then... There Are The Fabrics
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An important factor to consider in home decorating is the choice and use of fabric. It's easy to focus on colors and furnishings, but know that without fabrics and the wrong choice can negatively affect the over-all look of a room. Fabrics add to the ambiance of a space and the impression it gives. The right bed covering, comforter, curtain, pillow cover, sofa material and chair cushion have an impact on the interior of a room.
How do you choose the right fabric? By deciding on a theme. Whether it's Victorian, Oriental, country style, beach or southern style, the choice of fabric and other decorating elements are reflections of the room's theme.
Fabric should blend well with the rest of the room. The theme will also dictate if the fabric should be satin or silk, velvet, cotton, leather, polyester, etc. Fabrics have varying colors and prints as well, therefore coordinate it with the other furnishings for a balanced room interior.
The various fabrics also mean differences in maintaining them. Many people have committed the mistake of machine-washing an otherwise fragile fabric that just got destroyed. Or another mistake of bleaching a sensitive fabric that only got discolored after. The cleaning and washing of the fabric depend on its kind. Satin and silk for example are delicate fabrics that should be washed gently. You can't just throw them in the washing machine and let it roll away. You should consider your fabric's resistance to stain, sunlight and wrinkles. Knowing how to care for your fabric will ensure you of its longer use.
In decorating, as with all other elements, make sure that the fabric complements the other items. The fabric should look good with the area rug, especially if the area rug is the focal point of the room. Fabric to fabric should also go well together. Cotton practically works with everything. Leather and silk provides a contrast but when matched with the wrong colors can give an off look. Synthetic fabric is nicely-paired with cotton and satin because they balance each other's difference in texture. Leather and velvet meanwhile look too heavy when paired together.
Choosing the right fabric is far from searching for a needle on a haystack but it's not exactly a walk in the park either. Be open to the many possibilities and open your eyes to the many selections before you. Suit it to your home's theme or existing interiors. This will give you an idea which fabric to pick out.
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