Use of

Traditional
Furniture in
Home
Decoration
What is
Traditional
Furniture?
Traditional furniture refers to furniture pieces that are designed and crafted in a style that is
characteristic of a particular historical period, culture or region.
 Traditional furniture and contemporary furniture styles differ
in several ways, including:
1. Design: Traditional furniture tends to have more ornate and decorative designs, while contemporary
furniture is characterized by clean, simple lines and minimal ornamentation. 2. Materials: Traditional
furniture is often made of dark, rich woods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, while contemporary
furniture often uses materials such as metal, glass, and plastic.
3. Upholstery: Traditional furniture often features plush, luxurious upholstery, while contemporary
furniture favors materials such as leather, microfiber, and linen that have a sleek, modern look. 4. Color:
Traditional furniture tends to use rich, warm colors such as deep reds and browns, while contemporary
furniture often features neutral colors such as white, black, and gray. 5. Functionality: Contemporary
furniture often prioritizes function and practicality over decoration, with features such as built-in storage
and multifunctional pieces. Traditional furniture, on the other hand, may prioritize aesthetics over function
Types of Traditional Furniture

Gothic: Gothic furniture is characterized by its

intricate carvings and pointed arches.
Types of Traditional Furniture

Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau furniture is known for its flowing lines,
nature-inspired motifs, and use of materials such as stained glass,
copper, and brass.
Types of Traditional Furniture

Baroque: Baroque furniture is characterized by its ornate carvings,

extravagant decorations, and use of materials such as gilt and marble.
Types of Traditional Furniture

Tudor: Tudor furniture is known for its heavy, sturdy designs and use
of dark woods such as oak and walnut.
Types of Traditional Furniture

Shaker: Shaker furniture is known for its simple, functional designs

and use of materials such as cherry, maple, and pine.
Types of Traditional Furniture

Scandinavian: Scandinavian furniture is characterized by its clean,

minimalist designs and use of light woods such as birch, ash, and
pine..
Use of Traditional Furniture in Home Decoration
• Create a sense of elegance, formality, and history.
• Add character and charm to a room.
• Create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• Establish a focal point in a room.
• Create a sense of balance and harmony with other elements in the space.
• Be versatile and work well with different styles of decor, allowing it to be incorporated
into a wide range of interior design schemes.
HOME FURNISHING
ACCESORRIES
Home Furnishing Accessories

Home furnishing accessories play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and comfortable living
space. They provide the finishing touches that complete a room and bring it to life. The right
selection of accessories can add a personal touch, reflect the homeowner's personality, and enhance
the overall look and feel of a home.
Throw pillows, for example, can add pops of color and texture to a sofa or bed. They come in a
variety of shapes, sizes, and patterns, from geometric prints to floral designs. Curtains are another
important accessory that can provide privacy, block out light, and add a decorative touch to a room.
Rugs can add warmth and texture to a space, while wall art can serve as a focal point and reflect the
homeowner's taste and style.
Furnishing should be superior in quality. Market has diverse range of home furnishings which caters
to elegant patterns to the user’s requirements. But the emphasis should be on quality. The various
patterns offered are contemporary and traditional. Home furnishing should be committed to offer
comfort and style simultaneously.
Home furnishing accessories can vary from decorative to functional items,
and some examples include:

1. Throw pillow and blankets.

2. Curtains and drapes
3. Rugs and carpets
4. Wall art and picture frames
5. Table lamps and floor lamps
6. Vases and decorative bowls
7.Candle holders and scented candles
8. Mirrors and wall clocks.
9. Decorative trays and coasters
10. Plant and flowers
These accessories can add :
• color
• texture,
and style to a room -
creating a cohesive and inviting living space.
Types of Furnishing
Accessories
1. Bed Cover : Used to cover the bed, these covers are
made of a variety of materials. There is a large host of
mbed-linen which is specifically used to cover the bed
in style. Some coverings are thicker, while others are
thin. The luxurious looking bed covers may be made of
silks or satin to lend a very rich look to the decor.
Cotton is preferred fabric it look fresh a long time and
feels crispy cool to touch.
2. Coverlets: Used to cover the bed, coverlets are
decorative pieces of fabric available in a large medley
of ornamental range. Usually made of cotton, silks and
other richer fabrics, coverlets are decorated with ornate
designs and patterns. Intricate embroidery, patchwork
and other ornamentation techniques are used to
highlight the beauty of the products.
3. Cushions A cushion is actually a pad or pillow with
a soft filling, used for resting, reclining, or kneeling.
Cushions are usually handstitched in delicate
embroidery or needlepoint and add a classic and
distinctive elegance to the decor of the house.
4. Cushion Covers: Wide range of cushion covers
which is asynonym of comfort and elegance is
available in the market. Beautiful and potent, the range
of aesthetically designed cushion covers is skillfully
set in uncommon designs and hues. Cushion and
Pillow covers in elegant patterns and various sizes are
best sourced. Cushion covers with Piped, tassels, laces,
embroidery, fusion of two or more styles could be
easily customized.
Designs & Shapes: Cushions are made in different
shapes such as those of fruits, animals, flowers etc
besides the regular rectangular, circular, square shapes.
Various embellishment techniques such as mirror
work, embroidery, patch work, fabric painting etc are
used to bring out a wide range of designs and patterns
in cushion covers.
5. Pillows: A pillow is a cloth case, stuffed with
something soft, such as down, feathers, or foam
rkubber, used to cushion the head, especially during
sleep. A good pillow creates perfect support for the
head, neck and shoulders. Pillow sets are generally
made using hypoallergenic materials. Latex pillows
have plenty of holes in the latex providing for
maximum air circulation while preventing moisture
buildup throughout..
6. Table Linen: A diverse range of table linens those
are easy to wash and display a fine blend of
imagination and contemporary trends are available in
various sizes, shapes, designs and colors and are
widely appreciated for their durability and smoothness.
Table linen should be washable cotton for every day
use. Embroided linen or cutware table mats are good
for special occasions.
7. Table Cover: Table covers are intricately designed
using lively hues and shades. Table covers are widely
used for the purpose of home decorations and available
in various prints, designs, shapes and sizes to meet the
various expectations.
8. Table Mat: A wide gamut of table mats is rich in
captivating hues and contemporary designs are
available. Table mats are suitable for various occasions
as well as for general purpose use. Wide variety of
beautiful table mats, available in different shapes,
designs, colors and sizes, 13 × 19” is the common size.
These are ideal for use in homes, offices, restaurants
and cafeterias and are also used for both formal as well
as for a slightly casual ambiance to place the serving
dishes. The spectrum of table mats, add to the overall
charm of dining table.
9. Table Runner: There is a wide range of
table runner available. It is difficult to
classify them in any useful manner.
10. Gloves And Pot holders: These gloves & potholders
are available in various designs and patterns which
suites the demand of clients. Range of gloves &
potholders posses following salient features: Durable
Vibrant colors High absorbent quality Attractive pattern
High utility purpose Comfortable fit Easy to wash
11. Chair Pad: Good quality chair pads can be used in
interiors. These are available in standard aso well as
customized forms. The enticing chair pads should have
coloufastness, easy washability, versatile sizes and
brilliant texture.
12. Kitchen Napkins: Kitchen napkins are available in
various color combinations and designs. Napkins should
be durable, absorbent, skin friendly add an attractive
look to the dining area. The standard size available is 17
× 17". Some of its salient features are: Colourfast Sweat
absorbent to an impressive extent Soft Texture
Enticingly adorned with various design patterns
13. Kitchen Aprons: There is a wide range of kitchen
aprons in varying sizes. These are tailored using quality
oand skin friendly fabric to ensure comfort and ease.
Some of the salient features of Aprons are: Sweat
absorbent Usage of water and proof fabrics. Neatly
stitched Minimum shrinkage Colourfast
SELECTION OF FABRIC FOR UPHOLSTERY
CURTAINS, DRAPERIES AND THEIR
CHARACTERISTICS
TERMS

Fiber is a thin, long, flexible and hair or thread-like structures.

The fibers are usually obtained from two main sources- Plants
and Animals. These fibers called the Natural fibers. But there
are also man made fibers.

Fabric is a material made of fibers that is used to make items

such as clothing, shoes, bags, and homewares like bedsheets,
cushions, and towels. It can be thick or thin, rough or smooth,
heavy or lightweight
UPHOLSTERY is the materials
—which include fabric,
padding, webbing, and springs
—that make up the soft
coverings of chairs, sofas, and
other furniture
DRAPES are fabric panels but
are generally made from
thicker fabrics and cut to floor
length or to slightly puddle on
the floor.
NATURAL FIBERS
WOOL
is the textile fiber obtained
from sheep and other
mammals, especially goats,
rabbits, and camelids.
CHIEF USES
· Blankets
· Carpets
· Drapery and upholstery fabrics
CHARACTERISTICS
· Springs back into shape; requires little pressing
· Great versatility in fabrics
· Has insulating capacity increasing with fabric thickness; hence fabrics can be warm
· Long-wearing
CARE
·Dry cleaning usually preferable
·Will shrink and felt in presence of moisture, heat and agitation, as in laundry
·Must be protected from moths and carpet beetles
SILK
Is a natural protein fiber,
composed mainly of fibroin
and is produced by certain
insect larvae to form cocoons.
CHIEF USES
•Drapery and upholstery fabrics

CHARACTERISTICS
·Natural luster
·Strong
·dyes well
·Moderately resilient, naturally resistant to wrinkles, readily returns to shape
·More expensive than man-made (filament) silky yarns

CARE
·Dry cleaning usually preferable
·Careful hand laundry possible with some items
·Protect from prolonged exposure to light
·Can be attacked by moths, carpet beetles
LINEN
Is a textile made from the fibers
of the flax plant. Linen is very
strong, absorbent, and dries
faster than cotton.
CHIEF USES
•Table linens
•Drapery and upholstery fabrics
•Other household fabrics

CHARACTERISTICS
• Beauty and luster endure through frequent, hard laundering
•Does not shed lint
•More expensive than cotton
•Wrinkles easily unless treated to resist wrinkling
•Resistant to dye-type stains

CARE
• Limited only by finish, dye, construction of item’
•Iron at high temperature; avoid pressing in sharp creases
Avoid risk of mildew
COTTON
Is made from the natural fibers
of cotton plants
CHIEF USES
·Household fabrics carpets
·Drapery and upholstery

CHARACTERISTICS
•Versatile
•Durable
•Withstands frequent, hard laundering
•Easily ironed at high temperature
•Inexpensive

CARE
•Limited only by finish, dye, and construction
•Generally may be machined-washed and dried
•Avoid risk of mildew
MAN MADE FIBERS
Acetate
•Drapery and upholstery fabrics
•Fiberfill

Metallics ( Gold, Silver, Lurex )

•Drapery and upholstery fabrics

Rayon
•Drapery and upholstery fabrics
•Some blankets, carpets, table coverings

Rubber
•Stretch slipcovers

Spandex
Stretch slipcovers
General Characteristics of the man-made fibers

•Moderate to high strength and resilience

•Resistance to moths and mildew
•Sensitivity to heat in ironing
•Dimensional stability; resistance to shrinking or stretching
•Tendency to accumulate static electricity in cold, dry weather
•Nonabsorbency; easy to wash, quick- drying
•Resistance to nonoily stains, but body oils penetrate the fiber and are hard to remove
•Pleat retention because of thermoplastic qualities
•Nytril and Vinal fiber groups are still in experimental stages.
•Nytril has been tried in blends where an elastic fiber is desirable and vinal has been tried
where a wool-like texture is desirable, but no serious application of these fibers to
decorator fabrics has yet been developed.
OTHER MAN MADE FIBERS Polyester
•Curtains
Acrylic •Fiberfill
•Carpets
•Pile fabrics Saran
•Blankets •Seat covers for autos, outdoor furniture
Modacrylic •Screening; awnings
•Deep-pile and fleece fabrics •Luggage
•Carpets (in combination with acrylic)

Nylon Vinyon
•Carpets •Mixed with other fibers for heat bonding
•Upholstery fabrics
Olefin DLP Glass(Fiberglas)
•Seat covers for autos, outdoor furniture Drapery fabrics
•Carpets
 PREPARED BY:

ESTEVES, CRISTIAN
ESCAROS, JEREMY
ESTADULA, MIKE ANGELO
ESCALANTE, AJAY