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i. For decoration The colours of soft furnishings should be well chosen to blend well with the colour
scheme of the room to enhance the appearance of the room e.g. bedcovers, curtains, loose covers
etc.
ii. For privacy The soft furnishings e.g. curtains should offer maximum privacy.
iii. For comfort Cushions and pillows are used for supporting the body when sitting or sleeping.
iv. For protection Loose chair, covers, bedcovers, etc are used to protect expensive upholstery and
bedding from wear and tear as well as dirt.
v. For easy maintenance Loose covers are cheaper to launder than dry cleaning upholstery
vi. For improving the appearance of an unattractive furniture Loose covers can be used to cover
ugly upholstery and enhance the appearance of the room as well as wall coverings for the wall.
vii. For filtering excessive light. Curtains control the amount of light coming into the room. This is
important especially at night.
viii. For warmth and reduction of noise Carpets reduce noise and add warmth to a room.
joyce2 answered the question on November 12, 2017 at 10:27
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