FABRIC STYLES FABRIC STYLES FABRIC STYLES The importance of interior soft decoration lies in the fact that it endows a space with certain qualities and tastes. If we take hard decorations as skele- tons of our body, then soft decorations are the clothes we wear. As the charm of a person is shown through the clothes he or she wears, a space stands out with soft decorations revealing its taste. Soft decorations “dress” interior spaces with different effects, modest, luxurious, or noble. All styles could be realised by soft decorations. DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED Edited by Darren Du Translated by Katy Lee Edited by Darren Du Translated by Katy Lee DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED Edited by Darren Du Translated by Katy Lee FABRIC STYLES Fabric Styles 002 Soft Decoration: A New Direction of Interior Design A space is not only a place where we live, but also a harbour for our souls. A bit of wisdom is in- dispensable to interior design in that a good design could vitalise life by integrating itself into it. It even goes beyond that to approach our souls and become an integral part of our spiritual pursuit. Interior soft decoration is an important way to show wisdom in interior design. Fabrics are not only adopted for the elegance of an interior space; more importantly, they are to reveal details in our life, that would enhance the quality of the space, characterise it and create certain taste for it. The importance of interior soft decoration lies in the fact that it endows a space with certain quali- ties and tastes. If we take hard decorations as skeletons of our body, then soft decorations are the clothes we wear. As the charm of a person is shown through the clothes he or she wears, a space stands out with soft decorations revealing its taste. Soft decorations “dress” interior spaces with different effects, modest, luxurious, or noble. All styles could be realised by soft decorations. Furthermore, soft decoration plays a key role in an interior space by making it sense emotional with a particular spirit. With soft decorations, a cold space becomes warm. No matter for resi- dences, hotels, or other public spaces, interior design should emphasise the creation of particular atmospheres, which would pull inhabitants or customers closer to the spaces. We nd soft decora- tions quite helpful in achieving this goal. Soft decorations make spaces organic and live, instead of cold and dead. A live space is to communicate with people in it, not to enclose them only. The application of soft decorations can be various, with which, you can make a space light and soft, or colourful and fervent. Different people like different atmospheres; thus they require differ- ent ways of applying soft decorations. Besides, what is important is that soft decorations are quite exible. You can change them at will. Interior soft decorations include window curtains, curtains, carpets, tablecloths, cushions, as well as beds and sofas.Textile is the most commonly used soft decoration. From a visual or tactile per- ception, textiles make us feel soft and warm. Particularly in the modern context where hard and cold reinforced concrete dominates our spaces, appropriate adoption of textiles could soften the hardness and warm the coldness. In interior spaces, the amount of textile used has become an important aspect to measure the quality of interior soft decoration. Furniture is also important in interior spaces, which has gone beyond its basic functions; more importantly, it is a kind of decora- tion itself. Nowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the decorative effect of furniture. Especially sofas and beds, as the main components in interior spaces, have become an integral part of soft decoration. This book covers two categories: Textile and Furniture Fabrics. The latest decoration design con- cepts are included here with abundant exquisite pictures. The book introduces to its readers the designs of soft decorations and their inuence in interior design. Contents 003 Soft Decoration: A new Direction of Interior Design 004 Textile 006 Window curtains 028 Curtains 054 Carpets 088 Cushions 110 Tablecloths 134 Furniture Fabrics 136 Sofas 190 Beds 238 Index Fabric Styles 004 As concepts like “decoration” and “cloth art” appear, interior textile decoration is becoming a materialised culture. “Tex tile conq uers spac e” has be come a convincing principle in interior soft decoration. Textile has some distinctive charm. On the one hand, it shows the softness of a space; on the other hand, it expresses our emotions. Textile in an interior space has become the emotional link between people and the spaces in modern architecture. Textile helps create certain atmospheres for spaces. Textile in different forms, colours, and produced with different crafts would bring to a space different visual experiences and atmospheres. Textile exists in interior spaces in various forms, including window curtains, curtains, carpets, tablecloths, etc. Pieces of textile could be hung or spread, adopted for a large area or just for a corner of a table. Whatever way, if used properly, a piece of textile could positively influence our visual and psychological perception. Furthermore, textile in the interior would even be our way of life, or something special for sentiment. The creation of space atmosphere, and the psychological impact it brings depend on the choices of the textile in terms of colour, craft, pattern, etc. Colour is the most direct way to influence our perception. According to one’s habits, we could choose different colour palettes, with different colours consistent with each other or in sharp contrast. Different styles suit different ways of thinking and living. In interior soft decoration design, the use of textile could create a unied, harmonious visual experience. For example, if you tend to highlight the sense of luxury in a space, you could have exquisitely-designed patterns on the textile. Pattern is also a key element in interior textile decoration. Various patterns combined with different ways of decoration would create the space atmosphere we desire. Textile Fabric Styles 006 Window curtains are most frequently used for interior decoration. In interior spaces, window curtains not only function as sun-shading, dustproof, sound-proof tools, etc., they also serve as a kind of decoration. To some extent, window curtains decide the “expression” of a room, and reect the owner's life style and taste. The decorative function of window curtains is realised through the choice of colours, patterns, texture, and decorative styles. Colour is the most direct way to create certain effects. Different colours have different connotations with them, and thus would have different impacts on people. Pattern is an effective way of connecting window curtains to our minds. Simple or exquisite, different patterns suit different needs of mind. The choice of texture of window curtains could also inuence our perception. Gauze curtains would feel soft, while heavy cloth curtains would feel warm and dignied. Window Curtains Fabric Styles 008 Minimalist window curtains could add a modern sense to a space. Here, without any traditional decoration element, the colour and the fabric of the window curtain are highlighted. The space is lled with an apparent sense of simplicity and purity. In this interior design, the colour palette is harmonious and coherent, with the colour of the window curtain in accordance with that of the furniture and the fabric. The ambience of the space is hence created. Fabric Styles 010 The colour palette of a window curtain plays an important role in the creation of the ambience of a space. Usually in interior decoration design, the colour of the window curtain should go with the colour palette of the space, in order not to cause any “jump” in the tone. Consistent in the colour palette, the window curtain would naturally become an integral part in the interior design. Fabric Styles 012 Fabric Styles 014 In interiors of European classical style, colour palette is often highlighted in order to create the sense of luxury in a space. Pattern and other additional ways of decoration are also important. Here, rich and bright colours are adopted to bring a strong visual effect and delicate patterns and tassels are also extensively used. Fabric Styles 016 In practice, when designing a window curtain, the size and the type of the window (whether it is a French window) should be taken into consideration. Large oor-to-ceiling windows would match heavy and giant curtains. When window curtains are withdrawn, spaces would become bright and open; when they are closed, the interior spaces would be isolated from the outside, offering a sense of privacy. [...]... comfort achieved with simple forms The curtain in the space, as shown in the picture, well exemplifies this idea Such a simple form of decoration successfully offers the space the theme of romance Fabric Styles 048 Fabric Styles 050 Fabric Styles 052 Curtains could be adopted purely as internal partitions Compared with other types of partitions, curtains are more effective in creating a soft and comfortable... element for the room; when they are closed, it becomes an independent private space In terms of interior decoration style, what if the classical encounters the modern? What kind of visual effects would they produce? You would find the answers in this project with curtains Fabric Styles 042 Fabric Styles 044 Fabric Styles 046 Nowadays as we begin to pursue a simple life, modern style interior designs... be enchanted by the irresistible appeal Fabric Styles 064 Colour is an eternal theme in interior design In this project, blue and orange are combined for the colour palette of the carpet, to match the stripes on the sofa The cool style would visually leave an impression of transparency, subtly affecting your mood Fabric Styles 066 In this project, the pattern design of the carpet corresponds with that... summer Here is the design for the window curtain in a children’s room To match the nature and age of children, the colour palette of the soft decoration is not very intense The same textured cloth is adopted for the window curtain and the bedspread They echo each other and jointly create the clean and simple style of the space Fabric Styles 020 Pattern is an important element in curtain design With patterns,... to match the elegance of the space, the window curtain is designed to be off-white, and the circle patterns are adopted With such soft decorations, the entire space feels pure and elegant, and an ambience is thus created Fabric Styles 022 The creation of an atmosphere is the aim of the design of decorative curtains In this project, for the design of the window curtain, a sheer curtain is adopted as... Brown is used to produce a soothing and calm atmosphere Fabric Styles 058 Fabric Styles 060 Public spaces are comparatively more open and spacious Carpets in large areas would help create the magnificence and nobleness of the space A wide carpet would be more decorative and impressive when there are giant patterns and rich colours on it Fabric Styles 062 In the picture above, the pattern on the carpet... sunshine For some window curtain designs, maybe the feature of the curtain is not distinct, or even the colour palette is quite simple, as shown in the picture In such an interior space, the window curtain is just like a listener, keeping a low profile Maybe you have never noticed its presence, but it is always there, silently helping you relax both your body and mind Fabric Styles 026 Fabric Styles. .. style Fabric Styles 024 For the decoration design in this project, the colour palette of the window curtain is orange, with black and brown framing blocks going well with it In addition, the window curtain is not traditionally withdrawn from the middle but from one side When it is slightly pulled open, warm sunshine would cast soft light into the room, producing a leisurely air, just suitable for those... function should not yet be neglected Shown in the picture is an open space, in which the curtain is designed to separate the bed from other furnishings in the room It is not a traditional bedroom; when the curtain is closed, an independent, private sleeping area is created Fabric Styles 034 Fabric Styles 036 Curtains are not necessarily restricted at bedside; rather, they could appear in any place... they are pieces of decoration naturally hanging there On the other hand, curtains are decorative for their function of “covering”, for the elegance of a space Curtains could be used to cover some unsatisfactory corners or to conceal something not very pleasing for the eye That’s a more important aspect for the decorative function of curtains Usually there are two kinds of curtains in the interior One . FABRIC STYLES FABRIC STYLES FABRIC STYLES The importance of interior soft decoration lies in the fact that it endows. Katy Lee DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED Edited by Darren Du Translated by Katy Lee FABRIC STYLES Fabric Styles 002 Soft Decoration: A New Direction of Interior Design A space is not only. the window curtain would naturally become an integral part in the interior design. Fabric Styles 012 Fabric Styles 014 In interiors of European classical style, colour palette is often highlighted