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Journal · No. 01

Reading
on the home.

32 pieces on care, festivals, Vaastu, makers and material — written from the SOISU studio in Prabhadevi.

01 · Featured
Material · 7 min read

Bedding Sizes in India: The Complete Guide (Single to King)

A complete guide to bedding sizes in India — single, double/queen and king mattress and bedsheet dimensions, fitted vs flat sheets, duvet and dohar sizing, and how to buy the right size with confidence.

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Bedding Sizes in India: The Complete Guide (Single to King)
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02Material · 8 min read · 08 Jun 2026The Best Carpet Material for Indian Homes: A Buyer's GuideWhich carpet material is best for Indian homes? Wool, cotton, polyester and blends compared on durability, humidity-resistance, softness, stain-tolerance and price — plus pile and care advice for hot, dusty, humid conditions.Read →03Concepts · 8 min read · 08 Jun 2026Colour Palettes for Indian Living Rooms: 5 Schemes That WorkFive reliable colour palettes for Indian living rooms — warm neutral, quiet luxury, Japandi, Italian warm and cool contrast — with how to build each using cushions, rugs and throws against builder-beige walls.Read →04Concepts · 9 min read · 08 Jun 2026The Complete Living Room Setup: Sofa, Rug, Cushions & ThrowsA complete guide to setting up an Indian living room from scratch — how to choose and layer the sofa, rug, cushions and throws together so the whole room works as one, with sizing, palette and order-of-purchase advice.Read →05Material · 7 min read · 08 Jun 2026Cotton vs Linen Bedding in India: Which Should You Buy?Cotton vs linen bedding for Indian homes and weather: how the two fibres compare on coolness, softness, durability, care and price — and which suits Mumbai humidity, summers and AC bedrooms.Read →06Concepts · 7 min read · 08 Jun 2026Decor That Works With a Tan Italian Leather SofaWhat cushions, rugs and throws pair best with a tan or brown Italian leather sofa: colours, textures and materials that complement leather in an Indian home — a practical styling guide.Read →07Concepts · 7 min read · 08 Jun 2026How to Decorate a Rental Without Damage (Deposit-Safe Decor)Renting in India? How to make a rented flat feel like home without drilling, painting or losing your deposit — using rugs, cushions, throws and bedding to transform a space with zero permanent changes.Read →08Concepts · 7 min read · 08 Jun 2026How to Layer Textures in a Room (So Neutrals Don't Look Flat)How to layer textures in a neutral room so it feels warm and rich instead of flat or bare — mixing linen, wool, cotton, weave and pile across cushions, rugs and throws, with a practical method for Indian homes.Read →09Concepts · 7 min read · 08 Jun 2026How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger (Indian Apartment Tricks)How to make a small room look bigger in an Indian apartment — using rug size, colour, low furniture, texture and light to create the illusion of space in a compact 1-2BHK, with no renovation required.Read →10Concepts · 7 min read · 08 Jun 2026A Premium Home Decor Gifting Guide for Indian OccasionsWhat to gift for housewarmings, weddings, Diwali and anniversaries — a premium home decor gifting guide for Indian occasions, with budget bands and why cushions, throws and bedding make thoughtful, lasting presents.Read →11Concepts · 8 min read · 08 Jun 2026How to Style a Mumbai Apartment Living Room (Without Civil Work)A practical guide to styling a compact Mumbai apartment living room — rug sizing, cushions, throws and layout for 1-3BHK flats — to make a small, humid, builder-finished space feel calm and premium without renovation.Read →12Concepts · 8 min read · 08 Jun 2026What Is Quiet Luxury in Interiors? A Guide for Indian HomesQuiet luxury interiors explained: what the style is, its materials, palette and principles — and how to bring understated, neutral luxury into an Indian home without it feeling cold or bare.Read →13Care · 6 min read · 05 Jun 2026Removing Stains from Natural Fabrics: A Calm, Methodical GuideA calm, methodical guide to removing stains from natural fabrics — chai, turmeric, oil and ink on cotton, linen and wool, with methods suited to Indian homes.Read →14Care · 6 min read · 01 Jun 2026How to Store Winter Bedding Through an Indian SummerHow to store winter bedding through an Indian summer — washing, drying, breathable packing and monsoon-proofing so quilts and throws emerge fresh in October.Read →15Care · 6 min read · 25 May 2026The Linen Care Guide for Indian HomesA complete linen care guide for Indian homes — washing in hard water, drying through the monsoon, and why linen bedding gets softer with every year.Read →16Care · 6 min read · 18 May 2026Wool Rug Care in India: Monsoon, Dust and Daily LifeA practical guide to wool rug care in India — managing monsoon humidity, daily dust and hard water so a good wool rug stays beautiful for decades.Read →17Care · 6 min read · 11 May 2026How to Wash Cushion Covers Without Ruining ThemLearn how to wash cushion covers without fading, shrinking or fraying — a practical guide for Indian homes, from bucket soaks to line-drying in shade.Read →18Material · 6 min read · 04 May 2026Throw vs Blanket vs Shawl: A Buyer's Guide for the Indian HomeThrow vs blanket vs shawl explained for Indian homes — sizes, fabrics and uses, plus how to style a throw on a sofa or bed and what to pay for quality.Read →19Material · 7 min read · 27 Apr 2026Duvet vs Comforter vs Dohar: What Indian Bedrooms Actually NeedDuvet vs comforter vs dohar — what each one is, how they differ, and which suits Indian bedrooms across AC nights, fan weather and a short winter.Read →20Material · 7 min read · 20 Apr 2026Hand-Tufted vs Machine-Made Rugs: An Honest ComparisonHand-tufted vs machine-made rugs compared honestly — how each is made, how long they last, what they cost in India, and which suits your home and budget.Read →21Material · 7 min read · 13 Apr 2026Thread Count, Decoded: What Actually Matters in an Indian BedsheetA thread count guide for Indian bedsheets — what the number really means, why 1,000 TC claims mislead, and what to check instead: cotton, weave and finish.Read →22Material · 6 min read · 06 Apr 2026What Is Bouclé Fabric? The Texture Behind the World's Cosiest CushionsWhat is bouclé fabric? A clear guide to the looped, textured weave behind designer cushions — how it's made, how it wears, and how to care for it in India.Read →23Concepts · 6 min read · 30 Mar 2026The Rug Size Guide for Indian Living RoomsThe rug size guide for Indian living rooms: how to choose between 5x8, 6x9 and 8x10 ft, placement rules for sofas and dining tables, and mistakes to avoid.Read →24Concepts · 6 min read · 23 Mar 2026How to Arrange Cushions on a Sofa: Sizes, Numbers, OrderHow to arrange cushions on a sofa: the right sizes, numbers and order for Indian 3-seaters, with 16, 18, 20 and 24 inch combinations that actually work.Read →25Concepts · 7 min read · 16 Mar 2026The Italian Way: Bringing Quiet Luxury Into the Indian HomeItalian style home decor for Indian homes: quiet luxury through texture, tonal palettes and crafted textiles — a practical room-by-room guide for 1-3BHK flats.Read →26Concepts · 7 min read · 09 Mar 2026Scandinavian Design in Indian Apartments: Calm Without the ColdScandinavian design in Indian apartments: how to bring light woods, layered textiles and hygge warmth into a 1-3BHK without making it feel bare or clinical.Read →27Concepts · 7 min read · 02 Mar 2026Japandi Style for Indian Homes: Restraint That Works in a 2BHKJapandi style for Indian homes, explained: warm minimalism, three-colour palettes and natural textiles that suit a 2BHK with sheesham furniture and beige walls.Read →28Festival · 6 min read · 02 Mar 2026Preparing the Guest Bedroom for Wedding SeasonPreparing the guest bedroom for wedding season in India — fresh bedding, layered textiles and small comforts that make relatives feel hosted, not housed.Read →29Festival · 6 min read · 23 Feb 2026The Diwali Home Decor Checklist: Textiles FirstA Diwali home decor checklist that starts with textiles — entrance, living room and pooja corner, with a realistic under-₹15,000 budget for Indian homes.Read →30Vaastu · 7 min read · 16 Feb 2026Vaastu for the Bedroom: Directions, Colours and TextilesVaastu for the bedroom made practical — the right direction for the bed, colours for each room placement, and bedding, rug and throw pairings that follow both.Read →31Vaastu · 7 min read · 09 Feb 2026Vaastu Colours for the Living Room: A Considered GuideVaastu colours for the living room, explained calmly — direction-wise palettes, why they work, and pairings in cushions, rugs and throws for Indian homes.Read →32Makers · 6 min read · 26 Jan 2026How SOISU Curates: From World Design to Your Living RoomHow SOISU curates world design for Indian homes — scouting Italian, Scandinavian and Japandi directions, honest materials, and QC at our Prabhadevi studio.Read →
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