The thought of decorating a room and making it look cohesive and warm can be daunting, especially if you don’t have an eye for design. Let’s start with textiles and large pieces of furniture. Select neutral, textured fabrics for your sofas, benches, and chairs. This sets the tone for the room. If you’re looking for softness, stay away from large leather pieces as these can make a room feel really cold.
The next place to add softness to a space, and the most affordable is through window treatments and rugs. There are many different fiber rugs with different yarn heights that can add layers of texture and warmth. I always recommend a wool rug with viscose or silk mixed in. This gives you variation throughout the rug and provides a soft touch while being easier to clean.
Drapery is one of the easiest ways to add softness to a space. They take stark walls that sometimes have no character and add interest while breaking up the harshness of a solid painted wall. This is also a great area to add in patterns, and contrast to a space. I love incorporating specialty draperies into neutral spaces to add interest and contrast. Investing in your draperies is also highly recommended as they will last you years to the alternative less costly options on the market. Additionally, custom draperies really allow the entire space to come together with a hand selected fabric.
What rooms are you struggling with adding softness to? I’d love to hear below!