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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.
Edited by Darren Du
Translated by Katy Lee

Translated by Katy Lee

Edited by Darren Du
DESIGN MEDIA
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FABRIC STYLES
Edited by Darren Du
Translated by Katy Lee

DESIGN MEDIA PUBLISHING LIMITED

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Contents
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 find 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
flexible. 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
003 Soft Decoration: 134 Furniture Fabrics 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-
A new Direction of Interior 136 Sofas tion itself. Nowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the decorative effect of furniture.
Design Especially sofas and beds, as the main components in interior spaces, have become an integral
190 Beds part of soft decoration.
This book covers two categories: Textile and Furniture Fabrics. The latest decoration design con-
004 Textile 238 Index cepts are included here with abundant exquisite pictures. The book introduces to its readers the
designs of soft decorations and their influence in interior design.
006 Window curtains
028 Curtains
054 Carpets
088 Cushions
110 Tablecloths
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Textile
As concepts like “decoration” and “cloth art” appear,
interior textile decoration is becoming a materialised
culture. “Textile conquers space” has become 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 unified,
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.
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Window Curtains
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 reflect 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 influence our perception. Gauze curtains would feel soft, while heavy cloth curtains would feel warm and
dignified.

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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 filled 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 floor-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.

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In order to achieve an elegant ambience in the space, the window curtains in this project are Here is the design for the window curtain in a children’s room. To match the nature
particularly designed with hollowed-out patterns, making the curtains more delicate and offering and age of children, the colour palette of the soft decoration is not very intense.
the space more permeability. A flimsy sheer curtain is adopted here, bringing out a sense of
obscurity and elegance. 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.
Here, baby blue, as the primary tone, brings a cool feeling in a hot summer.
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Pattern is an important element in curtain design. With patterns,

window curtains would be more decorative.

In this project, 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.
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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 the
main part of soft decoration, adding certain mystery to the space, unconsciously
endowing the room with infinite diversity and style.
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For the decoration design in this project, the colour palette of the window curtain is orange, with black For some window curtain designs, maybe the feature of the curtain is not distinct, or
and brown framing blocks going well with it. In addition, the window curtain is not traditionally withdrawn even the colour palette is quite simple, as shown in the picture. In such an interior
from the middle but from one side. When it is slightly pulled open, warm sunshine would cast soft light space, the window curtain is just like a listener, keeping a low profile. Maybe you
into the room, producing a leisurely air, just suitable for those who have been busy all day long. It would have never noticed its presence, but it is always there, silently helping you relax
be pleasant to sit in such a room to enjoy the warm afternoon sunshine. both your body and mind.
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Curtains
Curtains are a kind of very practical textile in interior decoration. They divide big spaces into pleasant small ones; they
demarcate as well as highlight certain sub-spaces. Apart from dividing spaces, curtains could enhance the privacy of
a space. Therefore, in a space enclosed by curtains, people would feel closer and safer. Consequently, it would be
easier to establish certain atmosphere and sentiment for the space.

As soft decoration is attracting more and more attention, the decorative function of curtains is increasingly highlighted.
On the one hand, curtains with their own textures, patterns and colours, as carefully designed, could be visually
pleasant themselves; in this sense, 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 is the curtain hung around a bed, which is separated from
the rest of the space when the curtain is closed; inside there would be a closed, private space. When the curtain is
pulled, it becomes a kind of decoration for the bed, revealing a sense of intimacy and romance. The other is used as
soft partition to demarcate certain spaces. A comparatively big space could be divided into two or more parts. In this
way, we could make use of space more effectively without breaking the elegance of it.
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To create a soft and comfortable space with curtains, a bedroom would be

the best setting. With curtains placed at bedside, you would feel not only
visually warm, but more importantly, a sense of safety. It would be more
appealing when there are your favourite patterns on the curtains.
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When the curtain is restricted around the headboard, it is more purely The decorative function of curtains in interior spaces is self-evident, while its
decorative, rather than of a practical sheltering function. As shown in the practical function should not yet be neglected. Shown in the picture is an open
picture, the curtain is designed to be warm and elegant, being an integral space, in which the curtain is designed to separate the bed from other furnishings
part of the interior soft decoration of the room. in the room. It is not a traditional bedroom; when the curtain is closed, an
independent, private sleeping area is created.
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Curtains are not necessarily restricted at bedside; rather, they could appear The curtain here looks like a window curtain, but actually, hiding behind is
in any place as you like. not a window but a Chinese-style carved wooden partition. The illusion to
be conceived as a window curtain is just to surprise you.
As shown in the picture, the curtain is used between the bed area and
another functional area. It acts, to some extent, as a door, but apparently
with a more decorative effect.

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In this project, the role of the bed is highlighted with the curtains around.
Meanwhile, the curtains are helpful in creating a sense of luxury in the
space, endowing it with the European classical style of decoration, offering
noble and elegant visual experiences.
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With the curtains around the bed, it becomes an integral but independent In terms of interior decoration style, what if the classical encounters the
part of the room. When the curtains are withdrawn, the bed acts as a modern? What kind of visual effects would they produce? You would find
furnishing element for the room; when they are closed, it becomes an the answers in this project with curtains.
independent private space.
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Nowadays as we begin to pursue a simple life, modern style interior

designs are more and more preferred. In interior decoration, we would
expect the 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.
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Curtains could be adopted purely as internal partitions. Compared with

other types of partitions, curtains are more effective in creating a soft and
comfortable space. Particularly, as shown here, the spaces with translucent
sheer curtains appear lovely, charming and enchanting.
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Carpets
Carpets in interior spaces could offer a bit of warmth, especially when you are tired, and could give the simple floor
under your feet a surprise. As people become more and more interested in the personalisation of life styles, carpets,
as an integral part of fashion furnishings, are becoming a key element in interior textile decoration.

Carpets in the interior are both functional and decorative. The functionality of carpets refers to the comfort it brings to
a room. Compared with cold tiles, soft and textured carpets could offer a warm experience. With the improvement of
our living conditions, such basic function of carpets is gradually fading, while the decorative function is more and more
highlighted. In interior decoration design, a piece of carpet would be decorative in two aspects: pattern and colour.

Pattern is the language of carpets in the interior in that it is through patterns that the carpet communicates with
and integrates into the interior, for the creation of a certain atmosphere in the space. On the carpet, there could be
complicated contents of drawing, or, there could be simple figures only. In either way, a certain atmosphere in the
space would be created. Likewise, the choice of colour could enhance the decorative function of carpets. Simple,
elegant, or fervent, different colours would bring us different visual and psychological experiences. This is especially
true with a coloured floor; it would make the space feel more decorated.

Besides, different textures would achieve different effects. Velvet, silk, linen, cotton, wool, etc., different textures not
only differ in visual effects, but also help create different atmospheres.
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Carpets would not only impress people as being warm and soft, but also, In this project, the carpet spreads on such a large area and thus plays the
with decoration elements such as colour and pattern, create visual and leading role in the soft decoration. In terms of colour, the carpet goes well
psychological effects. Therefore, carpets are indispensible in interior soft with the colour palette of the space. Brown is used to produce a soothing
decoration. and calm atmosphere.
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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.
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In the picture above, the pattern on the carpet well In this interior decoration, the colour palette of the carpet is more
corresponds the furnishings in the space. Here the pattern highlighted than its pattern. Rich colours are adopted in the room, in which
is not merely a decoration element; it becomes the focal you would unconsciously be enchanted by the irresistible appeal.
point of the space.
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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.
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In this project, the pattern design of the carpet corresponds with that of the This is the design of a carpet in a bedroom. Light tones are adopted,
ceiling, making the ceiling and the floor in concert with each other. In this without producing too strong a visual impact. The space feels warm and
way, one feels the space as a whole with an intense visual impact. fragrant, just fit for bedrooms.

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Here is a public corridor where the carpet is adopted as an element

of soft decoration. A dark and delicate pattern is used to create the
solemnness of the space. One would naturally feel serious when
stepping into such a space.
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In this project, the carpet is not designed with traditional patterns;

rather, colourful stripes are adopted innovatively, enhancing the
clarity and coolness of the space. Such a design is sure to bring
pleasant visual and psychological experiences to visitors.
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In this space, brown is the colour palette of the carpet with delicate In this interior design, bright red is adopted for the carpet. With the orange
patterns. Such a combination successfully creates a sense of luxury in sofas and the red wall picture, the space is filled of a fervent atmosphere.
the space. The classical European lifestyle is further enhanced with other One would easily be captured by the vigour and vitality prevailing in the
luxurious furnishings in the room. space.
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Plain colours could produce a kind of “calm

romance”. For carpets, plain colours tend to
create peaceful spaces where people could
take a good rest, away from their busy life.
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Cushions
Cushions are a kind of decorative textile that has been conceived comparatively more practical. In interior spaces,
cushions appropriately designed could serve their basic functions; more importantly, they could be perceived as
strongly decorative and thus reveal the owner's taste and help create an intimate and elegant atmosphere.

Cushions are practical because they are very useful on sofas and beds to make us feel soft and comfortable. With
cushions, we sit or lie more comfortably to ease fatigue effectively. Besides, it is easy to use cushions in various
places due to their flexibility.

Compared with practicality, the decorative function of cushions is getting more and more important for us. Cushions
are decorative also for the two aspects mentioned above: pattern and colour. Different types of patterns on cushions
would offer different visual effects. For example, cushions with dark patterns would give a noble sense, which is
suitable for luxurious interiors. Cushions with brightly-coloured patterns would be appropriate for spaces with a
modern style. Warm-colour patterns suit elderly people, while cold-colour patterns are preferred by the young and
cartoon patterns by children. The use of colours on cushions could accommodate different atmospheres. For example,
when the colour palette in a space seems monotonous, we could use bright-colour cushions to liven it up. On the
contrary, when there are already diverse colours in a space, light-colour cushions are preferred to temper the colour
palette in order to reach a balance.
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The design for this space is quite simple and clear. The white sofas,
the aqua window curtain and the cushions, and the coffee table and the
wooden wall picture with a kind of antique beauty perfectly illustrate the
combination of traditional and modern styles. In particular, the cushions add
some softness to the room, being the key element in this space.
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In this project, black is the original colour palette of the space. A vase
with green plants is placed, together with two green cushions, to add
some green colour to the dark and somewhat depressing space. More
importantly, it injects the room with a bit of vitality.

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For the design of this bedroom, light cream colour is the highlight. With
the faint yellow light, the space feels casual and warm. The design of
the colour of the cushions goes unnoticed, matching the style of the
entire space – warmth and romance.
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In spaces where colour is the primary decoration element, the

colour of cushions, as well as their patterns, should also be a
focus. In this way, the entire space would be in a consistent style.
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White colour palette prevails in this space with furnishings, bringing a soft On the wall, baby blue is adopted as the colour palette for the entire room
and pure visual effect. However, the cushions and the partitions are in with an elegant atmosphere. The furnishings in the room are almost all
bright colours, in sharp contrast, offering an intense visual stimulus. in the similar colour. Particularly the cushions in baby blue, with lovely
patterns, become the focal point in the room.
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For numerous interior decoration designs, cushions are the Simplicity expresses a mood of calmness. When you are
focal points, as a flexible element in interior spaces. sitting on a sofa beside your bed enjoying the afternoon
warm sunshine, or lying on the bed just feeling the pleasure
in a simple life, cushions would be an extra effective soothing
element.
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Tablecloths
Tablecloths are usually used on tables for cleanness and elegance of the space. In the interior, a tablecloth is
both practical and decorative. Its practicality lies in its basic and natural function – to keep a table clean and
tidy. Meanwhile, its mild texture would make us feel soft and warm. In restaurants, particularly, tablecloths are
indispensible. They would soften the atmosphere of the space, and reduce the possibility of abrasion between the
dinnerware and the table.

In living spaces, tablecloths are more decorative than practical. Thus in interior design, designers are attaching more
importance to the adoption of tablecloth. Tablecloths, with different colours and produced through different crafts,
could help create different visual effects and living atmospheres.
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On the wooden dinning table, the tablecloth is more decorative than

functional. The tablecloth looks like bamboo chips linked together as in
ancient China, thus bringing a sense of antiquity.
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In this interior design with a typical European style, the white tablecloth is
most eye-catching in the dark room where brown is the colour palette. The
bright colour becomes the focal point.

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In most restaurants, tablecloths are more functional than decorative.

However, they also act as a visual softening element for a space, adding a
bit of warmth and peace to a noisy environment.
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In this interior design, the colour of the tablecloth goes with that of the entire
space. Beige is adopted so as to make guests feel warm psychologically.
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With the faint yellow of the sunset, the space feels romantic, while the clean
and tidy white tablecloths further add a bit of softness.
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Furniture
Fabrics
Furniture is a main part of interior decoration. Apart from basic
functions, furniture serves with important decorative functions
as well, creating certain relationship between human and space.
When choosing furniture for a space, in addition to caring about
its practicality, more importantly, you should take into account
the overall atmosphere of the given space and accordingly
choose appropriate furniture, bearing in mind the style, form and
colour you desire for the ultimate best decorative effect.

Furniture could express our attitudes towards life. In this sense,

it is a symbol of life in interior spaces. A piece of furniture itself
doesn’t possess any sentiment. However, when used in a space
and linked to human being, it becomes a tool of expressing
sentiments. In an interior space, furniture should be designed not
only to meet our basic needs in daily life, but more importantly to
embody the overall ambiences, and even to reveal the owner’s
taste, interests, education background, and even his profession.

Two factors should be considered for furniture design. Firstly,

the overall atmosphere and layout of the space. Spaces with
different conditions would require different choices of furniture.
Secondly, the creation of decorative effects of furniture. Proper
furniture decorations could form a strong sense of spatial
rhythm. The special language of decoration could express
certain tastes and sentiments.

Furniture is decorative in interior spaces in two aspects: colour

and texture. Furniture in different colours brings different visual
and psychological experiences. For instance, tint-colour furniture
would feel light and soft, natural colours intimate and elegant,
and cold colours fashionable and modern. We should choose
the colours of furniture according to the colour palette of a given
space. The colours should be consistent and harmonious. The
texture of furniture is another key factor that affects its decorative
effect. Wooden, metallic, glass, textile, etc., different kinds
of texture would bring out different styles and ambiences for
spaces. Of course, you could choose according to your personal
preferences.

Among all kinds of furniture that serve their decorative functions

in interior spaces, sofas and beds are the most representative.
Sofas and beds are the dominating part of furniture in terms of
decoration. They are the main bodies in interior spaces. Any
interior decoration design starts with the design of sofas and
beds.
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Sofas
Sofas are the most important and most frequently-seen pieces of furniture in interior spaces. Beds are usually
confined to bedrooms, while sofas can be placed in any space except toilets. Sofas could be the main part of furniture
in sitting rooms, and could also be in bedrooms as something complementary. Sofas appear in homes as well as in
offices. In fact, in any place where human being would have any kind of activity, there could be sofas. Among all kinds
of furniture, sofa is the one that provides us with a comfortable rest and the one we touch most.

The practicality and decorative effect of sofas can be combined perfectly. As the tempo of life becomes more and
more fast, we are facing increasing pressures from all aspects. Consequently, what we ask from sofas is not only the
comfort they bring, but more importantly their decorative effects, which are created in terms of two aspects: texture
and colour. Sofas with different kinds of texture could effectively create different decorative effects. Fabric sofas,
leather sofas, etc. would bring different visual and tactile experience. As for colour, we define it as an important
aesthetic element. Colours could reveal senses of weight, time, density, etc., thus creating different effects.

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Sofas in peculiar configurations can be quite

stunning. With unique colours, they would be more
eye-catching.
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Here is a silent marine world. Various images of conch are adopted on the
single-seat sofas, and elegant stripes on the settee. You would feel a bit of
softness in such a serene space.
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Here is a small space with a window. As you could feel, the space is
deliberately designed to be elegant. Grey is adopted to express the mood
of reminiscence, while the sofas keep a low profile, as if softly telling visitors
the traces of the past.
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The sofas in the picture above, with simple shapes, a simple colour, and
a simple material, seem too ordinary. However, that’s just life, isn’t it? The
ordinary sofas correspond with the nature of our ordinary life. There’s
something more – the colourful cushions – to modify the mood. The wisdom
revealed here is that an ordinary life can become interesting with some
proper modifiers.

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Wood is the primary material in this project. The sofas are no exception,
on which the pink colour palette is adopted with delicate patterns. Such a
design of the sofas highlights the warm and intimate atmosphere.
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The sense of luxury is the most important in the decoration design of

this project, most apparently revealed from the sofas. The faint colour,
combined with the old-fashioned pattern, brings out a cultural and historical
air, reminiscent of the middle ages.
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Sofas in bedrooms could help create cozy spaces, relaxing for both body
and mind. Designers usually attach more importance to their decorative
effects. As shown in the picture, the images of red flower on the sofa, as a
decoration element, contribute to a fervent atmosphere of the space.
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Bedrooms can be in cold tones. In the picture, the blue sofa dominates the
decoration of the space, effectively creating a calm, cool atmosphere.

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Soft decoration is a highlight in this interior space. The colour palette and
the patterns are purposefully adopted. The light blue is used to emphasise
the purity of the atmosphere. Meanwhile, a comfortable sofa is placed at the
end of the bed, which is thus no longer the sole leading piece of furniture in
the bedroom. Besides, more opportunities are offered for entertainments.
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Usually sofas in bedrooms would be placed with their backs facing the Here is the decoration design for a children’s bedroom. The pink small
beds, in order to create two independent areas. However, have you ever sofas are just suitable for the nature of children, making the room feel lively.
thought of the opposite way? What if we place a sofa facing the bed? In the They go well with the colour palette of the entire space, producing a warm
picture below you would find the answer. and fragrant ambience.
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A single sofa, more often than not, would play the

supporting role in an interior design. However, with
ingenious design and different ways of positioning,
a single sofa could be transformed to take the
leading role in a space.

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Sofas can be extremely decorative, just as shown on this page. Apart from elements like colour and pattern, sofas can
The bright colours are combined with eye-catching patterns. be decorative for their positions.
Such sofas are very attractive as an interior decoration element.
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Sofas can appear in any place in the interior, not only restricted to living
rooms or bedrooms. As shown in the picture, the bathroom feels extremely
dignified with the sofa placed there.
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Big soft sofas are visually comfortable and tender. We would easily feel
relaxed in a room with such sofas. Particularly, when delicate patterns are
added, the sofas become more decorative.
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Beds
The bed is the most important furniture in a bedroom, and also the closest to us. We spend a rather big part of our life
in bed. Moreover, we conceive it as a harbour for our soul. We have been attaching great importance to the design
of bed in the interior. In ancient China, for example, beds could be extremely exquisite; there would be delicate
engravings and curtains around, making it seem like a little pretty house. In the classical interior design in Europe,
beds are also emphasised. Similar to the ancient Chinese design, designers devoted to European classical style also
pursue fineness, revealed not only in the choice of texture and colour, but also in details. With the rise of modernist
decoration, we become longing for a rather simple and modern decoration effect. This could be felt in the design of
beds, where elements such as colour, line and lighting are enormously employed to influence interior ambiences.
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The fast pace of contemporary life has driven us to the preference for a
simple and modern decoration style. In bedrooms, correspondingly, beds
with a modern style are adopted more often than not. As for the colour
palette, comparatively bright tones would be preferred.
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In this interior design, the bed plays the leading role. To stress warmth,
elegance and modernity at the same time, white is adopted as the colour
palette of the room. As for material, plush is used, revealing nobleness and
warmth.

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The bedroom shown in the picture is filled with a modern air. The
configuration of the bed is modern with a simple and clear European style.
One easily feels the clarity in it. As for the colour, white is adopted to cater
for the requirement of the young, for whom, less is more.
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In soft decoration designs for bedrooms, beds are not decorative for their
own sake; rather, they contribute effectively to the improvement of the taste
of the whole bedroom.
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Colour is the eternal theme in interior design. For beds, the application Here the pink bedspread is adopted as the decorative element for the bed,
of colours would usually produce surprising effects. In this space, the red and a romantic mood is easily achieved. Pink is reminiscent of the maid,
bedspread, headboard and wall paper make the room extremely fervent. enchanting and intangible.
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Brown is the colour palette for the bed, to feel warm and offer a comfortable In this bedroom, dark blue and white are put in sharp contrast on the bed,
visual effect. In addition, several cushions with light-colour patterns are offering an intense visual impact.
placed on the head of the bed, adding a bit of softness to the elegant style.
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Openness and broadness are what blue always brings us. In interior The space is deliberately designed to feel warm. Here warm tones are
design, especially for beds, blue would be a soothing element. adopted, such as brown and yellow, as decoration elements for the bed.
With such colours, you would feel the bed particularly comfortable and
softly fragrant.
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Grey is a calm colour. When it is adopted in the interior, spaces would feel
somewhat solemn and serious, catering for those with a relatively high
social status and a good taste.
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In hotel bedrooms, beds, as a primary furnishing element, are more A bit of green in the bedroom, with patterns of flower, brings the outdoor
functional than decorative. Decoration effects here are usually achieved natural scenery into the interior. The space appears clear and fresh.
more directly.

In this project, extra decorations are adopted to directly offer decorative

effects to guests.
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This bedroom is designed to be classical. The wooden bed well expresses Classical decoration not only brings a bit of nostalgia, but also soothes
a strong sense of antiquity. Meanwhile, a completely modern thick mattress the rashness. Meanwhile, it helps establish a luxurious atmosphere. In
is combined, perfectly integrating the modern and the classical. Thus a “mix this bedroom, the bed is designed in a classical style, with delicate carved
and match” style is presented. patterns on the headboard and the end of the bed. With the Chinese
traditional red colour, an intense Eastern taste is spreading…
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In this interior design, colour is the key element for the bed. In order to
match the colour palette of the wall paper, the bedding is in a warm tone. It
helps to create the warm ambience of the room; meanwhile, as a decorative
element in the space, it also offers an intense visual impact.
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Here the bed is the key element in the interior decoration. The bed is simple
and clear, so is the style of the whole room. Decoration keeps a low profile
to highlight the neatness of the space.
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In this bedroom, wood is massively adopted in the interior design as a key

material. The dark colour palette is used in accordance to enhance the
antique flavour. In order to offer some colour contrast, the designer adopted
white and aqua on the bed. The dark colours of the wooden material and the
light colours on the bed produce an impressive “mix and match” effect.
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In this interior design, bright colours are totally abandoned. Instead, the
decorative headboard with exquisite carving is adopted. In addition, the
design of the bedspread features the pattern on it. In this way, the room is
visually delicate and refined.
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Index
1. Project: ALSEA 9. Project: Elite Plaza Hotel 17. Project: Meinl Bank 25. Project: Southbay
Designer: SPACE Designer: Lars Helling/Aavik & Helling Arkitekter Designer: ISA STEIN Studio Designer: Design Hirayama + Quesada
Completion: 2007 Completion: 2006 Completion: 2007 Completion: 2006
Location: Mexico City, Mexico Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Location: Linz, Austria Location: Metro Manila, The Philippines
Photographer: Santiago Barreiro, Pim Schalkwijk Photographer: Lars Helling Photographer: ISA STEIN Studio Photographer: Erik Liongoren

2. Project: Bar Lobo 10. Project: Espacio C Mixcoac 18. Project: Motus Wellness Club Bodrum 26. Project: UMA PARO
Designer: Francesc Rifé Designer: ROW Studio Designer: Design & Application Designer: Cheong Yew Kwan/Kathryn Kng
Completion: 2006 Completion: 2009 Completion: 2006 Completion: 2006
Location: Barcelona, Spain Location: Mexico City, Mexico Location: Göltürkbükü, Bodrum, Turkey Location: Paro, Kingdom of Bhutan
Photographer: Eugeni Pons Photographer: Juan Marcos Castañeda Photographer: Kathryn Kng
(Copyright ROW Studio) 19. Project: Multikino Złote Tarasy
3. Project: Bergman Beauty Clinics MediSpa Designer: Robert Majrut 27. Project: Uniteks Ofis & Showroom
Designer: Concrete Architectural Associates 11. Project: Habita Hotel Completion: 2007 Designer: Design & Application
Location: The Netherlands Designer: TEN arquitectos Location: Warsaw, Poland Completion: 2006
Completion: 2006 Photographer: Olo Studio Location: Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey
4. Project: Celebrity Solstice – AquaSpa Location: Mexico
Designer: RTKL Associates Inc. Photographer: TEN arquitectos 20. Project: New Majestic Hotel 28. Project: Van Cleef & Arpels Store
Completion: 2008 Designer: Colin Seah Designer: Patrick Jouin
Location: Miami, USA 12. Project: Hotel Metrópoli Completion: 2006 Completion: 2007
Photographer: Patricia Parinejad Designer: DIN interiorismo, Aurelio Vázquez Durán Location: Singapore City, Singapore Location: Paris, France
Completion: 2008 Photographer: Rory Daniels, Mori-san Photographer: Eric Laignel
5. Project: Citizen M Hotel Location: Ecatepec, State of Mexico, Mexico
Designer: concrete Photographer: Arturo Chávez 21. Project: Residence Li
Completion: 2008 Designer: Urania Studio
Location: The Netherlands 13. Project: Kuoni Booth Completion: 2008
Photographer: Ewout Huibers Designer: 3meta design devision Location: Beijing, China
Completion: 2008 Photographer: Steven Lin, Anli
6. Project: City Year Headquarters for Idealism Location: Montreux, Swiss
Designer: Elkus manfredi Architects Photographer: Brechenmacher & Baumann 22. Project: Sagaponac
Completion: 2007 Designer: Tsao & McKown Architects
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA 14. Project: Laga Office Completion: 2006
Photographer: Adrian Wilson Designer: D-ash design Location: NewYork, USA
Location: New York, USA
7. Project: Continentale Hotel Photographer: Daniel Aubry 23. Project: SAKAE - Busan Paradise Hotel Japanese
Designer: Michele Bönan Restaurant
Completion: 2006 15. Project: Market City Office Designer: Studio GAIA, Inc.
Location: Florence, Italy Designer: Sanjay Puri Completion: 2007
Photographer: Michele Bönan Completion: 2008 Location: Korea
Location: Mumbai, India
8. Project: Dos Caminos Photographer: Vinesh Gandhi 24. Project: Scissor’s Hands
Designer: Rockwell Group Designer: Design & Application Project Application.
Completion: 2008 16. Project: Mauboussin Completion: 2006
Location: Las Vegas, USA Designer: Rockwell Group Location: Akatlar, Istanbul, Turkey
Photographer: Eric Laignel Completion: 2008
Location: New York, USA
Photography: Rockwell Group
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