soft furnishing in house keeping
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SOFT FURNISHING
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SOFT
FURNISHING
Soft furnishing
includes fabrics
that are used for
curtains, loose
covers, cushions.
Soft furnishing
can be laundered
along with bed
linen.
Apperances is a
vey important
factor.
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Curtains
The material
chosen should
not soli easily
(or) collect dust.
Washable and
resistant to
fading from
sunlight or
repeated
laundering.
Must provide
privacy.
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MATERIALS USED FOR MAKING CURTAINS
Synthetic fiber
such as polyester
and nylon.
Silk and luxurious
ambience.
Fabric made of
glass fiber, wool
and acrylic are
fire retardant.
Sheer curtains
cotton or
polyester
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Types of curtains
1) Glass curtain
2) Casement curtains
3) Tie back curtain
4) Criss-cross curtain
5) French café curtains
6) Cottage curtain
7) Tier curtains
8) Roll up curtains
9) Fold back curtains
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Glass curtain
It is also called as sheer
(or) net curtain.
It is made with cotton or
polyester.
They are appealing in
light pastel shades.
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Casement curtains
It cover the entire
windows and have
casings at both top and
bottom.
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Tie back curtain Either one panel can
be tied back to one
side (or) both the
panels can be tied
back to the two sides.
They often tied back
to the window frame.
A pair of curtains
looped back makes a
windows seem narrow
than a single curtain
tied back.
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Criss-cross curtain
It is called as Priscilla’s.
These are a variation of
the tie back type.
Both the curtains panel
over lap each other at the
top along the entire width
of the window and then
they criss-cross each
other when they are tied
back.
Makes a window seen
wider.
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French café curtains
It cover only the lower
part of the window.
Rod mounted in the
window frame.
They provide privacy at
one level and light at
another.
It is ideal for informal
settings.
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Cottage curtain
• It is a
combination of
the café curtain
and tie back
curtain.
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Tier curtains
• It is a double-decker
café curtain.
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Roll up curtains
It can be rolled (or)
unrolled to the
desires position .
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Fold back curtains
It is made of sets of two double-
sided shades hand across the
entire width of the window on
double curtain rods. They are
then folded back to expose the
contrasting under-panels and
each panel’s tied back.
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Types of Curtain Pleats
Pencil (or) cartridge
Standard
Pinch
Box
Triple Pleats
French
Goble
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Curtain Pleats
Pencil (or) cartridge Standard
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Curtain Pleats
Pinch Box
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Curtain Pleats
Triple Pleats French
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Goble
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Care & Maintenance of Curtains
Clean the curtain rods or track from dust.
Dislodge the dust by shaking
Deal immediately with stains and soiled curtains.
Use dry cleaning (or) solvent spray for brocade, damask and sick curtains.
vacuumed cleaned frequently using an appropriate attachment
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Cushions
These transform stools, chairs
and sofas into comfortable
seating.
Cushions are the ideal type of
furnishing to introduce color,
pattern and texture into an
otherwise plain furnished room.
These can be used in numerous
ways to bring cheer to the room.
They can be used as back-rest
in chairs.
These can be made into wide
range of sizes and shapes.
Foam crumbs are cheapest
commercial fillings and are
easily laundered.
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Care and cleaning of cushions
Cushions should
be shaken daily .
It should be
repaired as soon
as they develop
tears.
They should be
suction cleaned
regularly with an
upholstery
attachment.
Cushion covers
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Duvets and quilts
• Duvets, quilts given warmth
• Made of light but bulky
material sewn between two
layers of cloth.
• Modern hotels using duvet.
• Duvet is three times lighter.
• Duvet are rated in “togs”.
• Average duvet having a
rating of 10.5 togs the
warmer.
• Term “quilt” is used to cover
duvets.
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Care & Cleaning of Duvet and Quilts
Mend any tears and
damages as soon as
possible.
Remove stains and grease
marks immediately by dry
cleaning.
Follow the manufactures
instructions.
Use duvets and quilts with
easily launder able cover.
Use mouth repellent
chemicals
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Loose Covers
These protect new
furniture enhance the
appearance.
The best fabrics woven
cotton and linen mixture.
Materials should be easily
launder able.
closely woven fabric ,as it
does not allow dust to
penetrate .
May be of the same colors
but are generally off –
white (or) cream linen.
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Care and Cleaning of Loose Covers
Loose covers should be
dusted daily.
Suction cleaner may be
use occasionally.
They should be laundered
or dry cleaned when
necessary.
Attend to stains and
grease marks
immediately.
Mend any tears as soon
as possible.
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Tapestry and Upholstery
For 100 years, fabrics have
been used in furnishing to
provide warmth, comfort,
protection and decoration.
These can be used as
draperies, hanging.
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Tapestry
Its often a wall hangings. Tapestry
originally means a piece of fabric
hung according to the time of the
year.
In winter hunting scenes.
Pastoral and romantic once were
popular in spring and summer.
War scenes are also popular Trajan
legends provided decorative
themes.
Most of the techniques are as old
as 17th century.
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Upholstery
Textiles used for furniture
decors.
It is the fabric and its
techniques have been
mastered by the end of the
17th century.
Two types of fabrics are
used:-
Textiles
Leather
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Types of Textiles
Wool
Silk
Cotton
Linen
Rayon
Blended fabric
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Wool
it is an ideal fiber
that is soft,
comfortable. It is also
flame resistant. It is
suitable for
upholstery material.
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Silk
It is luxury fiber
used for
upholstery. It is
used indoor and
not in area’s
where there is
sunlight.
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Cotton
It is used extensively for
upholstery particularly or
loose covers. Cotton fabrics
are easy to print and dye with
low prices.
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Linen
Its fibers are
luxurious and stranger
than cotton, but they
crease easily. They
can be suitable for
blended with cotton.
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Rayon
It is a synthetic fiber
and used to blend with
wool. This type of
fibers is quite tough
and abrasion resistant.
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Blended
fabric
Natural and
synthetic
fibers may be
to create
blend for
quantities and
low prices.
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Examples of Fabric Commonly Used for
Upholstery Brocade
Brocollette
Chintz
Cretonne
Damask
Denim
satin
Toapeta
Velvets
Voila
Canvas
Muslin
Georgette tec.
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Fabric for Upholstery
Textiles are of a different fibers and
weavers are used for upholstery.
The selection depends upon the
purpose, comfort décor and easy
to maintenances.
Smooth fabrics like brocade,
damask are more soiling than
wool.
Pile and fabric are hard and it holds
dust.
Leather is the most unbeatable
fabric for upholstery.
Untreated leather may be used for
outdoor furniture upholstery.
Leather upholstery is sticky and
comfortable in hot weather.
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Care and Maintenance of Upholstery
Upholstery should be protected from pets and pests.
Sun light may cause fading and discoloration.
Remove stains by spotting as soon as they occur.
Remove ash and cigarette buds immediately using vacuum cleaner.
Leather upholstery should be dusted regularly and applied cream polish.
Plastic cover upholstery should be vacuumed and wipe with moist cloth.
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Guest Room Furniture
• Definition:-Furniture may be defined as the movable articles that make a room suitable for living or working in though with the advent of built in furniture, the term movable may no longer be strictly applied to the definition.
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Factors for Selecting of Furniture
Practicality in design or size
Service ability
Durability
Construction
Easy of maintenance
Mobility and flexibility
Versatility
Style
Cost
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Guidelines for Selecting Furniture
1) Furniture is free from coarse,
unfinished edges.
2) Furniture is sturdy and stand
firm on the floor.
3) Furniture is free from surplus
adhesive.
4) Furniture is reinforced, weather
empty or full.
5) Furniture has drawers or slicing
doors that move smoothly
among the tracks.
6) Furniture has bolts, latches,
locks and handles.
7) Furniture has smooth,
conveniently placed handles.
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Types of Furniture
a) Free-stand
b) Built-in
c) Cantilevered
d) Fitted
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Free-stand
This type of
furniture can be re
arranged whenever
necessary, but the
disadvantage is that
they accumulated
dust behind, above
and beneath them.
Examples:- chairs
and beds.
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Built-in
This pieces of furniture are fitted and fixed into architectural space set aside for them in construction of the building usually their cost is incorporated in construction of the building cost.
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Cantilevered
Cantilevered furniture are
fixed on brackets fitted on
the wall and hence there
are no legs to get in the way
of cleaning.
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Fitted
The terms “built-in” and “fitted” are often used inter changeably, there is a slight difference. Fitted furniture is made to fit into existing alcoves.
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Furniture Arrangement of Guestroom
Entrance area
This area should have a furniture arrangement that express warmth, cheer and pleasantness.
The furniture includes one or two chairs and a low table.
Attention should be paid to kind of material used, as not all materials will be suitable for entrance.
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Furniture Arrangement of Guestroom
Living room
Living room is the large guest
room, furniture to seat the
maximum number of people
who may occupy.
A large chair should be within
easy reach a table.
Seating should be placed either
parallel or at right angle.
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Furniture Arrangement of Guestroom
Dining area
Most of the guest rooms do not
have a separate dining area.
Large coffee table and a feel
chair for any meal served in the
guest room.
Table and chairs should be set
as not to interfere with traffic.
Hotel dining room can
experiment with furniture to
bright cheerful color.
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Furniture Arrangement of Guestroom
Bed room
The usual set of furniture in a
guest bed room is a bed and two
bedside tables, a dressing table, a
coffee table, chair, a luggage rack
and a writing table.
Unless the room is very large, all
furniture except the coffee table
with its chairs and perhaps the
bed are best placed against the
wall.
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Furniture Arrangement of Guestroom
Kitchen
Some hotels guest
rooms have a small
kitchen where usually
modular cabinets are
utilized as furniture.
The main storage
furniture that is found
in the kitchen, in the
form of cabinets and
basket drawer.
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Important factors for the furniture
placement
Purpose and type of room
Size and shape of the room
Area of activity
Traffic lines
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The following points are kept in mind while you plan a
room are
Draw a floor plan according to
scale with permanent feature.
Locate the bed on the floor
plan.
The bed should not be placed
facing the window.
The bed should be 18inches
from the wall.
Mirrors should be placed at
the height of 3 feet.
Writing table .
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Carpets
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Carpets
• Man-made fibers have
revolutionized the carpet
industry.
• Carpet are available in a
wide range of material and
textiles.
• The quality of carpet
depends upon the method of
manufacturing, the fibers
used and the density of the
file.
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Construction of carpet
Carpet primarily has
three components.
Underlay/ padding
Backing
A face (or) pile
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Underlay/ padding
• Underlay (or) under-felt acts as a shock observer between backing and any unevenness in the sub floor.
• Which could cause the carpet file to wear unevenly.
• It make carpet feel soft and more luxurious as well as helps it to observe pressure from furniture.
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Backing
In the primary backing pile
of the carpet is anchored.
It is made of natural
material such as a jute or
cotton and synthetic
materials such as
polypropylene, nylon or
synthetic rubber or
combination of natural and
synthetic materials.
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Piles
Also called the face of the
carpet.
This is the part which is seen
on the surface and walk on.
Hence it should be strong and
resilient.
The pile may be made of a
blend of fibers or exclusively
synthetic or natural fibers.
The blends used are typically
of wood & rayon, wool and
cotton, wool and acrylic.
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Types Of Piles
• Hard twisted pile
• Looped pile
• Cut pile
• SHANG PILE
• WOVEN CORD PILE
• Velvet pile.
• Sculptured Pile.
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Hard Twisted Pile
This is a cut pile with a heavy
twist built into the yarn giving
it a pebbly look.
It is used mainly in plain
carpets, but it can be
combined with other types of
piles to give a textured effect.
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Looped pile
The pile is uncut and is
made of a continuous series
of loops. It can give various
textures.
Looped pile is used in wilt
on and tuff bed carpets
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CUT PILE
Tub bed and woven carpet are
produced in cut pile.
Ax minister carpet are used
only type of file produced.
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SHANG PILE
This can be produced on a tub
bed machine or on Wilton or
ax minister loom.
The pile is long and shaggy
and has a luxurious look.
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