Each of us wants to see our home comfortable and cozy. To create a pleasant atmosphere in the room, they use various interior items and accessories, one of which is cute decorative pillows that fill our home with a mood of peace and warmth..
Peculiarities
Decorative pillows appeared several centuries ago. It is believed that their homeland is the ancient East. They were used as decoration exclusively in wealthy houses. Made of silk and decorated with gold threads with precious stones, they were expensive, so they were inaccessible to ordinary residents..
However, thanks to the development of international relations, the art of decorating rooms with decorative pillows gradually migrated to Europe. So, many well-known soft decorative “dummies” began to be included in the dowry of Russian brides. In the Middle Ages, each pillow was sewn by hand, creating a unique piece of art. Currently, along with the mass production of decorative pillows, lovers of creativity often independently make these products.
It so happened that both in antiquity and in modern times, a small pillow fulfills its role: in a chic bed and on a sofa, at a ball and at a picnic, during a holiday and in the kitchen – everywhere it will find a place of honor.
Nowadays, these unique accessories have become indispensable by right. Regardless of whether you bought new pillows or simply updated boring covers for more stylish ones, the interior with them always looks refined and expressive. And most importantly, this does not require as much money as, for example, for a full renovation or for replacing old furniture..
Their cost will depend on the quality of materials, its naturalness, as well as on the complexity of the decorative finish..
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The prevalence of this type of accessories in a modern interior cannot but be appreciated.. These pillows are useful not only as a stylistic element of decor, but also in solving many everyday issues:
- Cushions, traditionally placed along its perimeter, in addition to their aesthetic function, are used instead of the backrest for additional convenience during rest.
- Decorative pillows in the form of a roller are often used for a sofa, armchair and even a bed. They are used as a headrest, complementing large furniture pillows, or placed under your feet after a hard day’s work..
- Round, as well as standard rectangular curvy products are placed on a corner sofa. This allows you to visually hide the geometry of this type of furniture and more comfortably operate it (the corners of the sofa do not dig into the body when sitting on it).
- Special pillows began to be made for the interior of dining rooms and kitchens. They are placed both on a solid wooden chair and on the popular kitchen corner. Matched to curtains or tablecloths, these decor elements allow you to make the usual kitchen more cheerful and bright, and dinner gatherings with the family – warm and cozy.
- Take small pillows and picnic. But here their role is not at all decorative. They fit over the seats of folding chairs, armchairs and stools for greater softness and comfort.
For many motorists covering long distances, these products are simply irreplaceable.. Drivers put soft cushions under their backs and on car seats, thereby creating a comfortable travel environment and fighting fatigue. Such pillows can, if not solve, then significantly alleviate the problem of a sore back. Thanks to the soft support in the lumbar region, the muscles of the back are relaxed and excessive tension in the spine is relieved.
A roller-shaped pillow placed under the feet normalizes blood pressure, provides venous return, relaxes joints and has many other therapeutic effects. Sometimes herbal fillers (lavender flowers, juniper cones and pine needles) are used for decorative pillows for the purpose of aromatherapy. With pillows like this, a sound and sweet sleep is assured.
Thus, this decorative accessory, in combination with orthopedic action, embodies an element of tranquility and comfort, regardless of where it is placed..
Sizes and shapes
Modern interior and furniture stores are full of decorative pillows of any shape and size. Typically, the dimensions of universal square pillows are 20×20 cm, 30×30 cm, 40×40 cm or 60×60 cm.Rectangular pillows are most often 30×40 cm, 40×60 cm.Round products range from 30 to 60 cm in diameter.
The following product forms are found:
- Today, along with standard models of decorative pillows, options with unusual geometry are actively appearing. In the assortment of stores, you can increasingly find soft products in the form of animals and birds, cartoon characters, flowers, scrambled eggs, carrots, hearts and bows.. Such models are very popular in children’s and teenage rooms..
- Large square pillows are more commonly used for sofas. Some of their models are divided into sections. Connecting with each other by a side rib, the combination of sections makes the product bulky and convenient to use..
- Roller-shaped decorative pillows are often purchased as armrests, headrests for sofas and armchairs. Also, models in the form of poufs do not lose their popularity, the rounded shape and density of which determines their purpose..
- Quilted patterns are very practical. It is the presence of soft but durable seams that allows the product to maintain its original appearance..
Fabrics
Decorative pillows can be used to decorate any interior. Thanks to a wide variety of materials from which they are made, the desired aesthetic effect is created in the room..
When creating an atmosphere of coziness in the living room in the winter season, pillowcases made from natural materials are most often chosen: fur, knitted from woolen yarn, velvet or tapestry fabrics. In addition to the decorative effect, wool pillows also have a slight healing effect. For example, lambswool pillowcase softens pain in diseases of the musculoskeletal system, warms and relieves stress. However, if there are allergy sufferers in the house, this type of pillow can be dangerous. Therefore, the choice of this fabric must be approached extremely prudently..
In the summer season, in the same living room, it is recommended to replace pillowcases with lighter natural materials. In the warm season, pillows with pillowcases made of linen, cotton fabrics, viscose, chintz or silk will be the most comfortable..
To decorate a teenager’s room, decorative accessories with covers made of denim, llama wool, velvety materials are often used.
When arranging the workspace of a home office, more rigorous materials are chosen. Leather or suede pillows are ideal for severity and comfort.
What to stuff?
The filler materials for these pillows can be either artificial or natural. If the task is to purchase durable decorative pillows, you should pay attention to the following options with artificial fillers:
- holofiber (products made from it retain a presentable appearance for a long time, are resistant to moisture);
- hollophane – a fibrous material, a substitute for natural fluff;
- synthetic winterizer – budgetary pillow filler (however, products made from it quickly lose their shape);
- komorel (balls made of artificial materials easily take any shape);
- foam rubber is an environmentally friendly filler, the fibers of which are obtained from corn starch. Foam pillows are hypoallergenic, they are often used in children’s rooms, even placed in the cradle.
The advantages of artificial fillers are that products made from them do not require such gentle care, and their cost allows you to purchase several cute pillows without hitting your pocket.
Lovers of natural materials will appreciate the quality of goose or duck down pillows. Decorative pillows are stuffed with a combination of down-feather materials, which allows the products to perfectly recover their shape even after long-term use. However, this filler, in addition to its high price, has a number of other unpleasant properties: it absorbs unpleasant odors, is an allergen..
Color solutions
If we talk about the aesthetic functions of decorative pillows, then here they can act as a color accent in the interior. In the room where the decor elements that were not quite suitable in color and texture were originally chosen, small pillows can act as a connecting link. So, for example, if the curtains in the bedroom do not match the tone of the wallpaper, you can choose soft accessories – pillows, the material and color of which will be in harmony with the curtains textiles and the color of the wallpaper..
Also, when tying parts, you can place both plain and colored pillows in the room, correctly combining them with each other.
It is not necessary to combine the color of the pillows with anything; you just need to choose covers for them made of fabrics of a certain texture and pattern. The same technique is used when they want to make the interior more lively..
The pastel-colored living room can be boldly refreshed with vibrant turquoise accents on the sofa and armchairs. The dull gray tone, which turned out to be predominant in the room, is well set off by pink decorative elements, especially since the trendy color today is the color of a dusty rose.
Bright burgundy colors will help to dilute the restrained interior of a home office in black and white strict colors. The dark green and plum tone of the pillowcases will also work in this case..
Do not forget about contrasts: in rooms where the basic colors are green or blue, yellow or orange accents will fit well, and in the Scandinavian white interior – black or cold blue.
Wine shades will look interesting and stylish in dark, heavy rooms with mahogany furniture, luxurious velvet or tapestry curtains. It is good to use pillowcases of the same texture in this case..
In rooms where upholstered furniture contrasts with the color of the walls, pillows that are close in color to the walls will look advantageous. This will complement the interior and smooth out the harsh color transitions..
Abstract bright patterns on the cushion covers will noticeably enliven even the most boring room. Such a variety of color solutions makes it possible for ordinary pillows to transform any interior, make it brighter and more joyful..
Decor examples
When the option of a plain pillow seems boring, you should pay attention to an alternative with decorative elements. Such products will serve as a bright accent in any room, the main thing is to correctly choose a pillow to suit the mood and style of the interior..
In the old days it was very appreciated hand embroidery on pillowcases, napkins and curtains. Modern designers, based on the experience of their ancient predecessors, began to use other unusual decorations for decorative pillows. Embroidery with satin ribbons is very popular on pillow covers for romantic bedrooms, newborn cradles, and is also a favorite decor for young ladies..
Here, there are also such elements as ruffles and frills with lace, feathers, tassels. A decorative pillow embroidered with beads or sequins will be a bright addition to a country-style living room.
There are collections of pillows, where the main decorative element are images of animals, birds, flowers and fruits, which occupy the entire canvas of the pillowcase. This option of pillows is often considered as a gift. Bright decorative pillows with tigers will suit both the living room and become an interesting addition to the car interior.
Photo printing on pillows has become very popular. By special order, you can create a pillowcase with the image of a loved one or a beloved pet.
Styles
A wide variety of colors, models and sizes of decorative pillows makes them indispensable in various stylistic solutions for any interior.
When decorating a room with these accessories, you should pay attention to the features of each individual interior:
- the classic style assumes the correct geometry and restrained character of the accessories; decorative pillows made of materials such as velvet, artificial and natural leather, dense tapestry are suitable here;
When decorating the interior in in the American classic style, they choose plain pillowcases in sand, chocolate and cream colors; large geometry is also welcomed (rhombuses, wide stripes, a cage);
- hi-tech does not provide for an abundance of accessories, but you can revive this cold style with the help of neutral leather covers or pillows made from natural animal skins or their imitation;
- interior in oriental style is luxurious and warm. Bright colors, expensive decoration, gilding, beadwork prevail. Materials from silk, rich tapestry, decorated with tassels and ribbons will be appropriate here;
- cushions of fabrics made of coarse bast fibers, jeans, suede are suitable for country style;
- the glamor style is characterized by originality, shine, exoticism and will be favorably complemented by covers made of velvet, brocade, silk and natural fur (silver or gold frames are welcome);
- for a fresh interior in a nautical style, accessories in blue, blue and green tones will be appropriate, linen and cotton fabrics with drawings of ships, starfish and shells are used.
- A special place is given to decorative pillows in the arrangement of the interior in the styles of shabby chic and Provence. Both of them have similar features: romanticism, vintage, homeliness. Harmony is achieved through accessories, among which small cute pillows take pride of place. A large number of decorative elements – a distinctive feature of these styles.
An abundance of details such as ruffles, ruffles, ribbons, lace, volumetric embroidery, floral prints, bows, pom-poms, tassels prevails..
The geometry of the pillows for these styles is simple. These are mainly rectangular or square shapes, less often a circle. Sometimes there are pillows in the shape of a heart, a flower or a berry..
Textiles for decorative covers are used exclusively natural. Linen, silk and cotton pillowcases are preferred. As for the decorative elements of the pillows, synthetic materials are also allowed. When choosing the color of the product, you need to pay attention to pastel shades, soft and sandy tones, ash, beige, pale pink or blue.
The main rule in choosing interior elements for these styles is based on a combination of colors, textures and shapes.. Pillows should match curtains, upholstered furniture, textile decorations in color. In this case, it is not necessary that their shade be the same, rather, the color of some parts should be close in warmth of tone to other accessories.
As for the prints, they should also correspond to the general mood of the room and fit into the basic motives. So, for example, if there are floral elements on the wallpaper or curtains in the room, well-chosen covers with flowers that are similar in type will perfectly fit into this interior. And the addition in the form of hearts, on the contrary, will overload the space of the room..
It should be remembered that the interior in the style of Provence and shabby chic is characterized by simplicity, openness and light. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly observe the line when choosing pillows with decorative elements (pillows with tassels will look tasteless and ridiculous in a room where light lace or knitted details prevail).
How to use in the interior?
Interior designers successfully use these accessories when decorating rooms, giving character and completeness to the room being equipped..
When purchasing decorative pillows for functionally different rooms, you should pay attention to the following features:
- Creating the interior bedrooms, where pillows should be located at the head of the bed, it is advantageous to buy covers that are in harmony with the background of the walls or the texture of curtains that are suitable for textiles. Practical to use pillows with double-sided prints.
- Living room – a place for receiving guests, rest and relaxation. Pillows play an important role here, which serve for convenience (rollers, poufs). It is worth focusing on color, since these accessories in the living room, in addition to their functional role, are a bright spot in the interior. You should not limit your choice only to color nuances, shape and size are of no small importance here, of which there are a lot on the modern market..
- Everyone dreams of a cozy and stylish kitchen. The scope for creativity is very large here. So, you can choose covers with different prints: beautiful flowers, stripes, small polka dots. In the kitchen, almost all variations will be appropriate, but with the right combination with other elements. For example, floral curtains and a plain tablecloth will easily accommodate polka-dot pillows in the color of the curtains..
The main thing is to observe the general composition. In the modern market, you can find decorative pillows for every taste. Lovers of hand-made decoration will love hand-made products with embroidery and lace. There are also more shocking options in abundance: symbols, slogans, very shocking images and applications. Simple design solutions in the form of decorative pillows allow you to dilute the boring interior of any apartment, add a touch of hygge to it, transform an old country house and soften a strict business office.
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