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The homeland of decorative pillows is the ancient East. At first, rich houses were decorated with them. They were sewn from silk, brocade, and decorated with precious stones and gold threads. Of course, these products were available only to the richest strata of the population.
Practical, stylish, modern decorative pillows for the interior have long ceased to be a utilitarian element. Using decorative pillows in the living room or bedroom, designers use them to change the character of the room.
Have you made the perfect renovation, selected the furniture, but something seems to be missing? Sometimes one touch is enough to change the visual perception of a room. Decorative pillows can become this touch.
The role of designer pillows in the interior
Some interior styles do not accept excessive decoration? In fact, it's all about moderation and color scheme. So start from the style of the interior:
In minimalism or modern, a couple of bright accents will be enough.
Fashionable prints are suitable for art deco and oriental style.
Textured decorative elements are ideal for boho, Provence and shabby chic.
Pillows made of heavy fabrics with embroidery are suitable for classicism.
In addition to visual appeal, decorating with pillows also has a practical meaning. Let's consider the main advantages:
This textile supports the stylistic direction of the room and supports the rest of the elements.
More comfortable with pillows. By putting a pillow under your back or legs, you can relax after a working day.
In the cold season, thin decorative pillows warm the seat of the chair.
Pillows are a good gift for the holidays. Interior pillows are practically a win-win option.
Pillows on a sofa without a back or armrests will support your back.
The shape of interior pillows
As for the forms, everything here is standard. Rectangular, square, round models with a large size range. On average, the width varies from 60 to 20 cm.
Among non-traditional forms there are:
Pillow-heart, lips and bagel are suitable for feminine interiors. Beautiful as a gift to loved ones, often used as a decoration of a girl's room.
Pillows in the form of toys will perfectly fit the design of a children's room.
Cushions-pillows for a sofa. The French use them in the bedroom, putting them under the main bed to make it easier to read. Another option for use is replacing sofa armrests.
Materials of decorative pillows
Pillow fillers are artificial, natural and combined.
Natural fillers — down/feather, silk, bamboo fiber.
Artificial materials — holofiber, syntepon, foam.
Combined materials - artificial and natural materials are combined in the filling.
Covers can be made of various materials - velvet, bouclé, satin, mat, chenille, everyone will find something for themselves.
Can you use decorative pillows for sleep? Such a pillow is not suitable for daily rest. If your home is often visited by guests, then such pillows can be used for the guest room.
Palette: warmth, softness, calmness
Choose a palette based on the concept of interior design. However, there are general trends:
Warming shades - terracotta, coral, mustard, burgundy. Connoisseurs of the classics will like this autumn color.
The intense palette can be shaded with calm tones - cream, powder, lavender, olive, gray. In combination with a light floor covering, such colors will emphasize the style of an eco-house.
In many ways, thanks to seclusion during the pandemic, interest in embroidered pillows from grandmother's chest returned. Modern embroidery, lace, patchwork - all this can be mixed with minimalist and classic decoration.
Textured elements will add special features to decorative pillows: coarse knitting, fashionable prints, patches, lace, appliqués, embroidery, fringe, tassels and pompoms.
Having several sets of pillows, you can easily vary the mood of the interior.
Rules for choosing decorative pillows
Placement of accents is an important part of the decorator's work. Even in chaos there are rules. The decor influences the style of the interior, giving it individuality. This rule also works for interior sofa cushions. Let's consider the main life hacks for choosing pillows.
1. Decorative pillows as support for other elements
Pillows should be combined with the style of the room, duplicating landscapes, inscriptions or colors from the general design.
2. Color contrast
A simple way to choose interesting options for decorative pillows is to focus on the shade of the upholstery of the sofa. In this method, the product should be a couple of tones darker or lighter than the furniture, or have the opposite color of the spectrum. A contrasting palette will add dynamics to the room and give a new look to the rather boring interior in the past.
3. Contrast of patterns and textures
The room is decorated with a predominance of prints, decorative pillows of a different nature diversify. For example, monochrome decorative pillows with fashionable patterns and prints in a similar color scheme are added to the marine geometry. This is how geometry is combined with floral patterns, and laser inscriptions with lace and quilted products.
The composite design is selected depending on the size and shape of the sofa. On straight models, harmonious symmetry: 2-3 pairs of decorative pillows of different colors, placed in a mirror. You can limit yourself to two pairs on the sides or add one more to the center of the composition.
Asymmetry is most often used on corner models with a large area for experiments. This option has no specific rules and is suitable for balanced rooms.
Care of decorative pillows
Textiles need regular care. In fact, there are no complicated manipulations. Periodically, the products are exposed to the sun or treated with quartz lamps, aired and cleaned of impurities. If the fabric allows, the covers can be washed manually. Delicate materials require dry cleaning.
You can also resort to dry cleaning. There, the pillows are treated with high-temperature steam and cleaned of persistent stains.
A decorative pillow is a harmonious home
Decorators make new proposals for interior design every year. Some believe that textiles are in the same vein as furniture upholstery or curtains - not relevant. Others fight for order and duplication.
There is no perfect advice, and a harmonious home is only one in which you feel comfortable. Experiment, try your favorite colors and textures, and you will definitely find the best option.
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