Have a soft corner
The Hindu
Teja Lele Desai on how taking care of your couches, cushions and curtains need not be a big deal
What would a room be like without soft furnishings? No sofas, no couches, no divans...
The hard walls and corners may define our rooms but it’s the soft furnishings that make them into livable, homey spaces. Every home uses a wide range and variety of upholstery — on the sofas and couches, for the cushions and curtains, and more. It’s not easy to take care of upholstery, especially if it’s a home with young children and pets, but paying regular attention will keep your spaces looking good for a long time.

On December 7, 1909, Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland’s process patent for making Bakelite was granted, two years after he had figured it out. Bakelite is the first fully synthetic plastic and its invention marked the beginning of the Age of Plastics. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about Baekeland and his Bakelite…












