The Journal

Stories from the considered home.

Design, materials and studio notes from Soft&Co.

Editorial drafts / prepared for review

Design

How to Compose a Living Room, Not Just Furnish One

A living room begins with the way you use it. Furniture, textiles, lighting and objects can then be considered together, rather than chosen as a series of unrelated purchases.

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Materials

A Material Guide to Natural Textiles in the Home

Linen, wool and textured upholstery offer different possibilities for a room. A useful material decision starts with a sample, the intended use and the specification of the particular fabric.

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Studio notes

Brenda Hart on the Art of Restraint in Interior Design

An interior can be personal without every decision competing for attention. The supplied Soft&Co. Studio Offering places the client’s story, everyday comfort and the relationship between materials at the centre of Brenda’s approach.

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