INTRODUCTION. The interior decoration is the resultant effect of development of society and industrial progress and has become a profession. In U.S, the interior design and interior decoration are treated as one and same, although in reality these are separate and distinct. In India, homes like mansions generally known as havelis, have been developed during medieval period in the form of wall art paintings. Interior decoration was the concern of home makers during the periods between 17th and 19th century, because of the artistic styles chosen by them for interior space. Interior design is also used by the architects to employ the craftsmen in building construction. In the periods between mid and late 19th century, interior design expanded greatly due to the increase in space and prosperity of middle class people in industrialized countries. It was developed to show-up the standards of the statue of the people because of their wealth and prosperity. Upholstery business began to remit through their expansion programmes in the period between 1850’s and 1960’s. The purpose was to advertise their business status in the public in artistic terms. As the departmental stores increased in number and in size, retail spaces within the shops were furnished in different styles as examples for customers. This type of firms emerged in America after the Civil War. In 1982, the London directory of the Post Office listed 80 interior decorators. Some of the most distinguished companies of the period were Crace, Thomas Eward Collcutt, Edward William Godwin, Charles Barry, etc [1]. Interior decorating concentrates on the aesthetics of a space, how to pair an open floor with complementary furniture and decor accents or create atmosphere or mood with lighting or wall sconces. Interior decorators choose the paint colour for the walls while interior designers will knock it down to alter the structure of the room [2]. Interior decorating deals with the look and feel of a room by adding accessories like drapes and rugs, interior designers make the best use of the space. People often think interior decorating and interior designing are the same, but actually they are not. Many people get confused with interior design and interior decoration, which creates great problem. Interior design refers to designing an entire living space from scratch and Interior decoration is related to decorate the existing living space with beautification by upholstery. Interior design is indeed a science that is bound by its own elements and principles and it is not as simple as one imagines to be. Generally interior designers go by the rule book which states that there are seven elements and seven principle of interior design [3]. Interior design enhances the experience of shaping the interior space with the help of certain manipulation of special volume and surface change technique. In addition to the traditional decoration, interior design deals with the environmental psychology, architecture and development in production design. Through the work of interior design, a creative practice is achieved which analyzes programmed information. This helps to establish conceptual direction for refined design with graphic communication and construction documents. In some jurisdictions interior designers must be licensed to practice [4]. Interior design is the process of creating and coordinating elements inside many kinds of structures. These elements might include colour schemes, surfaces finishes, furniture and decorative pieces. It is a process used in residences but also in offices, retail stores and even places like restaurants and airports. Textiles are one of many elements interior designers use in planning the look of a space. Textiles are important in interior design. Textiles are fabric materials usually made by interlacing yarns of fibres like silk and cotton or synthetic fibres like nylon and rayon. Processes for making textiles include knitting and weaving [5]. Interior decorating is not just about finding the right furniture and accessories but it is also important to choose the right fabrics. From the proper materials to the best patterns here is the starter guide to choosing fabrics that will look beautiful, last and suit the life style as stated [6]. Jess Daurey and her team is specialized in creating classic liveable space. They provide service of interior designing from inspiration to installation. From trends to timeless design, techniques and the processes used by the professional design teams will be covered in the practice. The design incorporate classic, clean lines that function to fit family’s life style and design aesthetic. Fabrics do a lot for design. They bring colour, texture, and a level of detail that finishes a space. No room is finished without them.
