AMAZING EFFECTS OF THROW PILLOWS
Undeniably
one of the tiniest furnishing items in a home and a quick pick+me+ up option
any day, the throw pillow has come to stay.
And just as in about every furnishing detail,...there is a style to arranging the throw pillows to achieve maximum visual impact as well as seating comfort for you & your guests.
The first rule about anything is functionality, it may be good to look at but does it do what it is supposed to do?
This is the first test your throw pillow must pass.
You know, we creative people get carried away by the muse of the moment & sometimes we design and create for design sake, (we have egos too u know!)
So, much as the pieces are wow to look at, do they in anyway add to your sitting comfort?
Next is durability: What are your pillows made from? Can it withstand the handling (cuddling) & squeezing that pillows are normally subjected to? We do not want to spook any allergies now do we?
If the pillow has some decorative embellishments, how easy will it be to replace, should they accidentally fall off?
Finally, arrangement matters: Throw pillows are meant to compliment the sofas and general decor in the space they are being used in, be it the living room, bedroom etc
And just as in about every furnishing detail,...there is a style to arranging the throw pillows to achieve maximum visual impact as well as seating comfort for you & your guests.
The first rule about anything is functionality, it may be good to look at but does it do what it is supposed to do?
This is the first test your throw pillow must pass.
You know, we creative people get carried away by the muse of the moment & sometimes we design and create for design sake, (we have egos too u know!)
So, much as the pieces are wow to look at, do they in anyway add to your sitting comfort?
Next is durability: What are your pillows made from? Can it withstand the handling (cuddling) & squeezing that pillows are normally subjected to? We do not want to spook any allergies now do we?
If the pillow has some decorative embellishments, how easy will it be to replace, should they accidentally fall off?
Finally, arrangement matters: Throw pillows are meant to compliment the sofas and general decor in the space they are being used in, be it the living room, bedroom etc
The
most common concept or style of throw pillow arrangement is the
2-2-1 ratio. It's a pretty straightforward concept that accomplishes spectacular
results.
All you have to do is put two square pillows of one size (say a 22'' or 24'')and pattern on
both ends of the sofa, then, add two smaller pillows (say a 16'' or 18'') in a different pattern
next to them and finally finish the look with one cheerful rectangular pillow in
the middle of them all and voila, you have added the oomph to your space.
Other things you could do to create the perfect pillow arrangement for
your home include:
Mix & Match Fabrics: Avoid using the same fabric for the sofa and throw pillow fabrics. Limit patterned fabrics to one set of pillows per sofa. Layer colors, vary prints with solids, and mix textures to achieve great visual effects.
Start from the Outside: Select a matching pair of pillows that are either 22 or 24 inches square to place on the far right and left. Work your way to the center with a set of slightly smaller square pillows.
Throw in an Odd Shape: What is the point of accessorizing your sofa if the whole thing comes out feeling too symmetrical, to avoid this, vary the pillow sizes, include a smaller, rectangular pillow made from a third fabric that's different but coordinates well with sofa and other items in the space.
Fill & Fluff Them Right: This is the secret to great looking pillows. Use fiber fillings, they are better than polyester fillings, they allow the pillows to fluff after use. Fiber fillings allows you give the pillows the shape you desire, making them appear more comfortable and better looking but the best remains down filling; pricey but worth it.
So, now you know the secrets of the picture perfect throw pillow arrangements that designers come up with so effortlessly. No more wishing you could get your house to look like the set you saw in the last interior magazine you checked out, you can now do it like a pro!
Go on and give it a try, re-arrange your throw pillows today, Please drop me a line to share how it went.
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