Velvet and linen: the difference lies in the area ratio

A division of labor between velvet and linen. Velvet is used for small areas and in a darker shade: a pair of chair cushions, a few throw pillows; linen is used for large areas in light colors: curtains, bedspreads, and sofas. The difference in softness/hardness and sheen/matte thus lies in the area ratio. Avoid: using velvet for large areas like sofas and curtains, having both fabrics in the same color, using shiny satin and silk, choosing elastic synthetic fabrics.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一組絲絨與亞麻的分工。絲絨用在小面積而且是深一階的顏色:一對椅子的坐墊、幾個抱枕;亞麻用在大面積的淺色:窗簾、床罩與沙發。軟硬與亮霧的差別因此落在面積比上。避免:把絲絨用在大面積的沙發與窗簾、讓兩種布料是同一個顏色、使用亮面的緞與絲、選用有彈性的化纖布料。