Furniture and Furnishings 3(1+2)
Lesson 13: Exposure To Furnishing Matereials And Accessories Alone With Its Importance
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Types Of Furnishing Accessories
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- Bed Cover: Used to cover the bed, these covers are made of a variety of materials. There is a large host of
 bed-linen which is specifically used to cover the bed in style. Some coverings are thicker, while others are thin. The luxurious looking bed covers may be made of silks or satin to lend a very rich look to the decor. Some are quilted while others are embellished with intricate designs made from embroidery, appliqué work available in beautiful prints. Cotton is preferred fabric it look fresh a long time and feels crispy cool to touch. Market is full of mixed types of bed sheet were cotton is combined with polyester fiber to product a material of sheet.
The unique design bed covers are easy to wash, durable stylish and should be available in various colors. These change the overall look of the bedding and the area around it with their eye pleasing colors. Bed sheets are available in different sizes:
- 60 × 84"
- 70 × 110"
- 90 × 140"
- Coverlets: Used to cover the bed, coverlets are decorative pieces of fabric available in a large medley of ornamental range. Usually made of cotton, silks and other richer fabrics, coverlets are decorated with ornate designs and patterns. Intricate embroidery, patchwork and other ornamentation techniques are used to highlight the beauty of the products.
Coverlets are available in different colors and sizes, with rich traditional and latest contemporary designs used to add to the range of the coverlets.
- Cushions A cushion is actually a pad or pillow with a soft filling, used for resting, reclining, or kneeling. Cushions are usually handstitched in delicate embroidery or needlepoint and add a classic and distinctive elegance to the decor of the house. Cushions are available in huge range of sizes right from small-sized to medium to large sized cushions.
- Cushion Covers: Wide range of cushion covers which is asynonym of comfort and elegance is available in the market. Beautiful and potent, the range of aesthetically designed cushion covers is skillfully set in uncommon designs and hues. These are washable and easy to maintain also available in various sizes. Cushion and Pillow covers in elegant patterns and various sizes are best sourced. Cushion covers with Piped, tassels, laces, embroidery, fusion of two or more styles could be easily customized to as per client''s taste. Wide range of fabric from cotton to flax is available to create the magic of elegant homes. These products are available in various customized sizes and round shapes.
Designs & Shapes:
Cushions are made in different shapes such as those of fruits, animals, flowers etc besides the regular rectangular, circular, square shapes. Various embellishment techniques such as mirror work, embroidery, patch work, fabric painting etc are used to bring out a wide range of designs and patterns in cushion covers.
- Pillows: A pillow is a cloth case, stuffed with something soft, such as down, feathers, or foam r
 ubber, used to cushion the head, especially during sleep. A good pillow creates perfect support for the head, neck and shoulders. Pillow sets are generally made using hypoallergenic materials.
Latex pillows have plenty of holes in the latex providing for maximum air circulation while preventing moisture buildup throughout.
Types of pillows :
- Bed pillows: These pillows are made with due consideration to the requirement. They may be soft and
 snuggly or hard and tough.
- Body pillows: Body pillows are excellent support for side sleepers, chronic neck nd back pain sufferers, and during pregnancy.
Materials Used
Pillows are made using different kinds of materials to meet different needs.
- Polyester fibers.
- Goose feathers.
- Cotton & polyester blends.
- Cotton.
- Latex.
Pillows are available in different sizes and can be custom-degined to meet specific needs of the buyers. Pillow types and their benefits
Generally a pillow is considered to be a cushion which supports our head while sleeping in bed or sitting on a sofa or a chair. When pillows are also used for decorative purpose, they are called throw pillows. When we talk about benefits of pillow for our body, we normally refer to the first kind of pillow. The second type of pillow too is beneficial but for aesthetic purposes.
Traditional Pillow
The pillow that is placed on top of a mattress or the mattress top pillow supports the head, neck, and upper spine when the body lies in horizontal position in the bed. However, for getting the full benefit of this pillow, it should be selected very carefully. If the pillow is too high, it puts strain on the back of the neck and shoulders. It also leads to narrowing of the air pipe which obstructs breathing and sometimes causes snoring which can hinder sleep. Too low pillow also leads to strain on neck muscles. The optimum height which properly supports the head, neck, and shoulders when lying on back, is 4 to 6 inches.
Body Pillow: A pillow that is as long as the body is beneficial for those people who mostly sle ep on their side. The top portion of such pillow supports the head and neck and the bottom portion supports the knees and legs. It is specially good for pregnant women as it provides added support to the abdominal portion. However, while sleeping on side, one must not throw top leg over the body pillow as this places pressure on the lower thoracic and lumbar spine.
Neck Pillow 
Popularly known as orthopedic pillow, the neck pillow is beneficial for people having neck pain as it is contoured to fill the hollow spaces between the head and neck. This keeps the neck in alignment with the spine thus avoiding any strain on neck muscles.
Travel Pillow
A curved "U" shaped pillow which fits around the neck is used for sleeping or supporting the head when in a  seated position, mostly while traveling in a car, bus or airplane. It doesn't let the head bend too far on either sides. It also takes up partial weight of the head relieving the neck muscles.
Lumbar Pillow
People who keep sitting on a chair for very long time of the day can gradually develop pain in their lower back and legs. The lumbar pillow or the lower back support pillow fills the natural gap that is created between the lower spine and the chair while in a seated position. It is also very helpful when used while driving car.
Donut Pillows
The donut-shaped or torus shaped pillow is used on the seat portion of a chair. It has a space in the middle-  either in form of a depression or a hole in the center of the pillow. It alleviates pressure on the tail bone area while sitting. It is useful for people who have suffered an injury to the tail bone area or for those who suffer pain from hemorrhoids or other ailment of the colon. Apart from the additional support, all pillows provide comfort to the user. However, in order to get ultimate comfort one should keep the pillow surface smooth. This can be done by using pillow covers made of fine fabrics such as cotton in summers and flannel in winters.
- Table Linen: A diverse range of table linens those are easy to wash and display a fine blend of imagination and contemporary trends are available in various sizes, shapes, designs and colors and are widely appreciated for their durability and smoothness. Table linen should be washable cotton for every day use. Embroided linen or cutware table mats are good for special occasions.
- Table Cover: Table covers are intricately designed using lively hues and shades. Table
 covers are widely used for the purpose of home decorations and available in various prints, designs, shapes and sizes to meet the various expectations. The various sizes are:
- 52 × 52"
- 52 × 70
- 60 × 84"
- 60 × 102"
- 60 × 120"
These table covers, available in attractive colors enhance the overall beauty of the surroundings. Following are the various features of our table covers:
- No twisting or no curling
- Excellent in terms of water-absorbing capacity and air permeability
- Table Mat: A wide gamut of table mats is rich in captivating hues and contemporary designs are available.
 Table mats are suitable for various occasions as well as for general purpose use.
Wide variety of beautiful table mats, available in different shapes, designs, colors and sizes, 13 × 19” is the common size. These mats are also available in variety of fabrics to meet the client’s requirements. These are ideal for use in homes, offices, restaurants and cafeterias and are also used for both formal as well as for a slightly casual ambiance to place the serving dishes. The spectrum of table mats, add to the overall charm of dining table.
- Table Runner: There is a wide range of table runner available. It is difficult to classify them in any useful manner. Perhaps the use, the appearance and the amount of care required will be the most important factors in making selection
Plastic table mats and plastic coated fabric have become more glamorous and more sophisticated in styling. Lovely textural effects and interesting color combination or are the specialties of the plastic mats.
Although cotton table mats are traditional and provide a suitable background for the China ware, glass ware but synthetic mix fiber is preferred as it is stain resistant and easy to maintain most of the synthetic do not spot easily and require no ironing these features are making them were important in the field of table.
- Gloves And Pot holders: These gloves & potholders are available in various designs and
 patterns which suites the demand of clients.
Range of gloves & potholders posses following salient features:
- Durable
- Vibrant colors
- High absorbent quality
- Attractive pattern
- High utility purpose
- Comfortable fit
- Easy to wash
- Chair Pad: Good quality chair pads can be used in interiors. These are available in standard as
 well as customized forms. The enticing chair pads should have coloufastness, easy washability, versatile sizes and brilliant texture.
- Kitchen Napkins: Kitchen napkins are available in various color combinations and designs. Napkins should be
 durable, absorbent, skin friendly add an attractive look to the dining area. The standard size available is 17 × 17". Some of its salient features are:
- Colourfast
- Sweat absorbent to an impressive extent
- Soft Texture
- Enticingly adorned with various design patterns
- Kitchen Aprons: There is a wide range of kitchen aprons in varying sizes. These are tailored using quality
 and skin friendly fabric to ensure comfort and ease. Some of the salient features of Aprons are:
- Sweat absorbent
- Usage of water and proof fabrics.
- Neatly stitched
- Minimum shrinkage
- Colourfast
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