SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

65
SOFT FURNISHING www.indianchefrecipe.com

Transcript of SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Page 1: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

SOFT FURNISHING

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 2: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 3: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Curtains

The material

chosen should

not soli easily

(or) collect dust.

Washable and

resistant to

fading from

sunlight or

repeated

laundering.

Must provide

privacy.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 4: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 5: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 6: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 7: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Casement curtains

It cover the entire

windows and have

casings at both top and

bottom.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 8: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 9: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 10: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 11: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Cottage curtain

• It is a

combination of

the café curtain

and tie back

curtain.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 12: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Tier curtains

• It is a double-decker

café curtain.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 13: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Roll up curtains

It can be rolled (or)

unrolled to the

desires position .

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 14: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 15: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Types of Curtain Pleats

Pencil (or) cartridge

Standard

Pinch

Box

Triple Pleats

French

Goble

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 16: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Curtain Pleats

Pencil (or) cartridge Standard

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 17: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Curtain Pleats

Pinch Box

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 18: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Curtain Pleats

Triple Pleats French

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 19: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Goble

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 20: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 21: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 22: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

should be removed

and laundered

regularlywww.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 23: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 24: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 25: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 26: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 27: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 28: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

Today tapestry may not be so

elaborate than earlier. www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 29: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 30: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Types of Textiles

Wool

Silk

Cotton

Linen

Rayon

Blended fabric

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 31: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Wool

it is an ideal fiber

that is soft,

comfortable. It is also

flame resistant. It is

suitable for

upholstery material.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 32: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Silk

It is luxury fiber

used for

upholstery. It is

used indoor and

not in area’s

where there is

sunlight.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 33: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Cotton

It is used extensively for

upholstery particularly or

loose covers. Cotton fabrics

are easy to print and dye with

low prices.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 34: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Linen

Its fibers are

luxurious and stranger

than cotton, but they

crease easily. They

can be suitable for

blended with cotton.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 35: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Rayon

It is a synthetic fiber

and used to blend with

wool. This type of

fibers is quite tough

and abrasion resistant.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 36: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Blended

fabric

Natural and

synthetic

fibers may be

to create

blend for

quantities and

low prices.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 37: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Examples of Fabric Commonly Used for

Upholstery Brocade

Brocollette

Chintz

Cretonne

Damask

Denim

satin

Toapeta

Velvets

Voila

Canvas

Muslin

Georgette tec.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 38: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 39: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 40: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 41: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Factors for Selecting of Furniture

Practicality in design or size

Service ability

Durability

Construction

Easy of maintenance

Mobility and flexibility

Versatility

Style

Cost

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 42: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 43: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Types of Furniture

a) Free-stand

b) Built-in

c) Cantilevered

d) Fitted

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 44: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 45: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 46: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Cantilevered

Cantilevered furniture are

fixed on brackets fitted on

the wall and hence there

are no legs to get in the way

of cleaning.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 47: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 48: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 49: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 50: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 51: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 52: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 53: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Important factors for the furniture

placement

Purpose and type of room

Size and shape of the room

Area of activity

Traffic lines

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 54: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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 .

Sofa set and coffee.www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 55: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Carpets

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 56: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 57: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Construction of carpet

Carpet primarily has

three components.

Underlay/ padding

Backing

A face (or) pile

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 58: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 59: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 60: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 61: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

Types Of Piles

• Hard twisted pile

• Looped pile

• Cut pile

• SHANG PILE

• WOVEN CORD PILE

• Velvet pile.

• Sculptured Pile.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 62: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 63: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 64: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

CUT PILE

Tub bed and woven carpet are

produced in cut pile.

Ax minister carpet are used

only type of file produced.

www.indianchefrecipe.com

Page 65: SOFT FURNISHING IN HOUSE KEEPING

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.

www.indianchefrecipe.com