More often than not, a room needs a dash of vibrant colours or original patterns to give it personality. When one is bored with the look of one’s house and wants to scale it up, pillows could be a means to cost-effective experimentation. Apart from enhancing the room’s appearance, pillows serve the function of adding comfort to the overall ambience in the space.
Decorating with pillows is relatively easy. Primarily, you should understand the nature of each room and have an idea of how you would like to portray it. For instance, you can pick a colour and bring in throw pillows with different patterns, shapes, style and shades of the same base colour to elevate the room’s look.
Decorative throw pillows come in a wide range of shapes, including square, round, bolster and lumbar. Before investing in decorative cushions and pillows, one should consider the decor of the room, use of the pillow, style, budget and, importantly, the needs of the people using the room.
The two most important factors to consider while making a pillow are the fill-in material and the fabric used for the cover. The fill-in material is significant, as it defines the durability and appearance of the pillow. A feather-and-down fill is softer and squishier, while synthetic and foam fill-ins are stiffer and more affordable.
The use of the pillow defines the type of fabric required to make it. The materials commonly used for making pillow covers are cotton, linen, silk, wool, satin and performance fabrics. Cotton pillow covers are the first choice for people with sensitive skin and are the best option during summer. Their disadvantage, however, is that they fade over time if they are placed in an area that is exposed to the sun. While silk pillow covers have a luxurious look and are soft to touch, they are high maintenance and considerably expensive. Satin pillow covers are known for their lustre and softness, but their downside is that they require special cleaning techniques. Performance fabrics such as Sunbrella eliminate the disadvantages of the other materials by being fade-resistant and maintenance-free as they are water and stain-resistant.
Decorating the living room is relatively easy, but one must pay attention to several factors. Primarily, it is essential to decide if one prefers modern, traditional or eclectic décor. Next, one should choose a cohesive palette of colours.
Ultimately, the wow factor is brought in by thefabrics used for the pillow covers. Besides a range of colours and patterns, performance fabrics offer quality, durability and sheer elegance.
Styling a bed with pillows is relatively simple, as one can choose one’s favourite colours. The shape and style of the pillows used to design the bedroom play a key role in setting the vibe of the room. Several types of pillows can be used in bedrooms based on their functionality.
When using pillows to style a bedroom, it’s essential to remember that the recommended arrangement differs for a king bed, queen bed and single bed. The king bed is wide; hence, it can be styled with more pillows and cushions. The queen-size bed and single bed are smaller; therefore, the number of pillows should be reduced to suit their size.
The pillows can be arranged in standing, sleeping or slant positions. Firm cushions stand and look better when arranged on the bed. The pillows can be stacked one in front of the other in height order or different shapes of pillows can be mixed up and propped between king pillows. In the end, the pillow arrangement is all about personal preference as one should feel comfortable and cosy in the bedroom.
Adding prints, colours, patterns and texture makes any room stand out. Here are some ideas:
When it comes to decorating with pillows and cushions, your imagination is the limit!
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