Question

Mention any two objectives of furnishing a house.

Answer 1

1. Beauty:
   1. According to Rutt, "Beauty is that combination of qualities that is pleasing to the trained eye or ear."
   2. The concept of beauty is further elaborated by Ibid. "It is the art of adjusting the space and equipment to suit the fundamental and cultural needs of the dwellers for creating a pleasant atmosphere."
2. Expressiveness:
   1. In the words of Sundararaj, expressiveness is "the quality that differentiates one home from another. It reflects markedly the very personality of the occupants."
3. Functionalism:
   1. Apart from providing comfort and pleasure, the functionality of furniture and furnishings should be kept in minds while their selection.
   2. Arrangement of furniture should meet the needs such as eating, sleeping, studying and relaxing of the family.
   3. Furniture arrangement should be such that it is comfortable and apt for its use.