Silken Interiors

Pre-Diwali Special 

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Compiled by Leah Linhares

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Introduce an element of awe - create an ambience of silken delicacy and beckon your guests to sensational understated warmth...

When you decide to have silk in all its splendour adorning the décor of your home – the upholstery, the drapes, the cushions, the throws and the lampshades, you also tend to secretly nurture an innate fear that comes with it – the gradual wear-n-tear of your fragile silk decor.

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Silk is without a question the most beautiful, yet fragile of all upholstery fabrics.  So here are a few tips-n-tricks to keep your ‘touch-me-nots’ safe…

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Always buy 10% extra fabric to ensure durability.

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The sleek material in itself has the power to confer a majestic impression to any home it decorates, in any colour, so it is always a good idea to first pre-test fabric for discolouration and shrinkage.

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Silk has always added a sparkly sort of touch to the interiors so don’t be afraid to play with it; you can get as creative as possible, mix and match the colours and pattern or stick to one theme and see the magic unfold right before your eyes!

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To make things more interesting, throw in some silk accessories – throws, cushions/throw pillows, table runners, etc. These come in various designs, patterns and of course, colours.

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Although soft and lustrous, strong light tends to discolour and disintegrate the fibre, so be very careful.

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Use a protective coating on your silk fabrics. 
Dry clean only!