10 ways to soften the ambience—here's how to decorate successfully with textiles

1. Endless Sunday

A stark white bedroom was transformed into an inviting nest with no major renovation. Simply painting the walls completely changed the space. Abundant textiles ensure a warm ambience. The top side of the duvet covers is made of waffle-weave fabric, giving the impression of a bedspread. A cotton shag rug softens every step.

2. Comfort underfoot

A textile floor is especially well suited to bedrooms, offering hotel-like comfort and a peaceful acoustic environment. The wall-to-wall sisal carpet from Estonia fulfilled the residents’ wish for a 1970s vibe. Wooden surfaces also help with sound absorption: the headboard wall is teak veneer.

3. Power in parts

In a large, high-ceilinged living room, adding softness is needed for both acoustics and comfort. Generously pleated straight curtains, the upholstery on the sofa and Egg armchair, throw pillows, and a sufficiently large Layered rug ground the seating group.

4. A passion for lush rya rugs

A rya cushion found on the Tori marketplace adds color to the reading nook furnished with a daybed-style chair, as does a wall rya woven by the resident’s godparent. Plush rya rugs exude warmth and coziness. Large oriental rugs effectively muffle the creaking of the old wooden floor.

5. A cozy hotel look

The bedroom channels a boutique hotel mood with a Japanese twist. A bedskirt, now back in style, conceals the storage drawers under the bed. A rug that covers nearly the entire floor, along with curtains, softens the space.

6. Cozy like a bistro

Dining areas often have predominantly hard surfaces and angles, but not in this café-like corner. Velvet curtains, a sofa, and an ottoman lend a luxurious touch. A rug completes the cozy feel.

7. Textiles from floor to ceiling

A pale pink sofa from Hakola, an ocher ottoman, and Moroccan boucherouite rugs—made from textile scraps—bring warmth to this light-toned living area. Notice that textiles can also appear in a lampshade. Decorative pillows and a throw finish the cozy look.

8. On the red carpet

In this home, art is selected to match the interior color scheme, so the grounding rug in the dining area echoes the hue of the large painting by Marjatta Tapiola. The textured bouclé upholstery highlights the Gubi chairs’ curved lines. Sheer curtains add a naturally airy touch to the gallery-like style.

9. Softness for the walls

In this guest room, along with plush bedding, an Arte wallcovering creates a pleasant mood and soundscape. A soft, sound-absorbing wallpaper is a smart choice for spaces with tall ceilings and echo.

10. Going all out

This dining area features plenty of textiles to soften acoustics and ambience: velvet chairs, substantial curtains, and a round rug that grounds the dining set. The rug is large enough for the chairs to stay on it when pulled in or out at the table. The round rug is by CS Rugs, and the Tisca curtain fabric is from Koolmat.