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SOFT FOCUS

Cushions, throws, quilts, rugs and loose covers are just some of the things that come under the term soft furnishings. They make a house feel lived in and up the comfort factor tenfold as well as serving the drama should you so desire. Here’s a trend alert on where they’re at right now.

Stripes are stars

Classic stripes are an interiors perennial and have been since Jane Austen’s Regency days, but right now they’re the new check. You’ll find them in a slim ticking pattern or bold, wide lines on fabric,

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