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Rather Than Decorative: It is hardly necessary to state that Textiles are among the most important materials of decoration, and that a thorough acquaintance with them is an essential part of the decorator's equipment. A study of Textiles and their use must be approached from many angles, as their suitable selection in rather than decorative work may depend upon all or any of the following characteristic features: fiber, weave, color, pattern, cost, and durability, and their relationship to the general rather than decorative scheme.
It is hardly necessary to state that Textiles are among the most important materials of decoration, and that a thorough acquaintance with them is an essential part of the decorator's equipment. A study of Textiles and their use must be approached from many angles, as their suitable selection in rather than decorative work may depend upon all or any of the following characteristic features: fiber, weave, color, pattern, cost, and durability, and their relationship to the general rather than decorative scheme.See Also Some Decorative Consideration:There are two types of slipcovers to be taken into consideration: the temporary ones used during the summer months, and the ones that form part of the permanent some decorative consideration scheme of a room. The latter may properly be used throughout the year provided they are well-tailored and fit snugly over the furniture, and provided the material harmonizes with the decorations already existing in a room.
Artificial leather.. This is the name given to a cotton fabric coated with a cellulose solution, dyed, and stamped to imitate various leather grains. It is not durable for heavy upholstery use, but has been applied to purposes in which wear is not a consideration, such as walls, draperies, Table covers, screens, bookbindings, and small articles. The imitation is generally obvious and it is advisable to avoid using this material in the better grades of some decorative consideration work.
On The Other Hand See Important Decorative Feature:If an owner has selected a painting as an important decorative feature, it is advantageous to repeat the colors of the painting in the color scheme of the room. Small pictures can not be used for this purpose, and unless they are unusually inharmonious with the selected color scheme they may be considered as color accents or disregarded. It is agreeable'to relate the subject matter of pictures to the character and use of the room as well as to the interests of the owner.
It is hardly necessary to state that Textiles are among the most important materials of decoration, and that a thorough acquaintance with them is an essential part of the decorator's equipment. A study of Textiles and their use must be approached from many angles, as their suitable selection in decorative work may depend upon all or any of the following characteristic features: fiber, weave, color, pattern, cost, and durability, and their relationship to the general decorative scheme.
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