Decorative pillows: application options
Textile furnishings play a key role when arranging a soft corner, a play area, a boudoir in a woman’s bedroom or a lounge area on the balcony. When you see a scattering of fluffy pillows on the floor near the fireplace, you involuntarily feel the desire to forget about all pressing matters and sit in a softly decorated place near the hearth.
Decorative pillows are universal in purpose:
- used to decorate a sofa, leveling the excessive rigidity of the back;
- used to decorate the bed, creating a harmonious composition together with the typical color of the bedspread;
Use pillows to decorate your bed
- used as a headrest or leg support if you want to relax after a hard day;
- level out the strictly-looking geometric outlines of corner sofas and armchairs, creating comfort at the joints of furniture parts;
Decorative pillows will make relaxing on the sofa more comfortable
- soften the hard seats of metal, plastic or wooden chairs;
- participate in the arrangement of a car interior while creating amenities during sleep and rest. Soft support under your head and back is the best way to relieve tension and fatigue during long trips.
Variable textile furniture decorations are actively used in interior design, embodying the aesthetics of historical and modern design trends. Bright prints on pillowcases with ethnic motifs emphasize oriental style, floral motifs symbolize the dominance of Provence and shabby chic, geometric abstractions indicate modern urbanism.
Decorative pillows are actively used for interior decoration
Dimensions
Standard modern pillows with sizes
There are standard sizes of sleeping products. For example, in our country, pillows of 70x70 centimeters have been preserved since Soviet times. Foreign standards are somewhat different from ours - a rectangular shape of 50x70 cm. Such strict regulation of sizes is due to medical indicators, as well as the convenience of making bed linen (pillowcases).
In addition to these sizes, there are others. For example, square pillows 50x50, 60x60, and also 40x40 centimeters. The value also depends on the filler material.
Pillows can have different lengths and heights - depending on their purpose.
For children, the size used is 60x40 centimeters. This figure applies to mature children whose age exceeds 4-5 years. For smaller children, specialized products are produced that ensure the correct position of the head during sleep.
Orthopedic pillows for newborns “Butterfly”
It differs from the usual one by the presence of a slope from two edges to the center. This ensures head fixation. The sizes of these pillows vary depending on the manufacturer. In the store you can find butterflies, animals and others made in the form of different shapes.
Products for pregnant women are available in various configurations. Most often they are found with a width of 30-35 centimeters, while the length varies from 170 to 340 centimeters. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the woman.
Comfortable and functional bagel pillow for pregnant women
In addition, there are individual sizes of bedding, which depend on the brand of the manufacturer. Can be found:
Table of pillow sizes
Orthopedic accessories are produced according to the individual characteristics of the person for whom they are intended.
The most common forms of orthopedic pillows
Types of decorative pillows
Due to their high popularity in interior design, decorative pillows are produced in collections and classified according to different criteria:
- sizes;
- forms;
- volumes;
- colors
Pillows of the same series in the interior
Soft accessories of the standard type have a square, round or rectangular shape. The sizes of textile products vary from 20 to 60 cm. Depending on the filling, decorative pillows can be flat or fluffy. Pillowcases are sewn from single-color and multi-color fabrics. The covers are decorated with narrative and intricate prints, all kinds of appliqués, ornate patterns, and ornaments to match furniture upholstery, wall or floor coverings.
Non-trivial models include creatively created textile products:
- in the form of a variety of animals, birds, insects, fruits, vegetables, confectionery, flowers;
- in the form of rollers and small poufs;
- in the form of various geometric shapes - triangle, rhombus, cylinder, trapezoid.
Decorative pillows of original shape
The bases of textile products are decorated with buttons, embroidery, compositions made of beads, rhinestones, satin ribbons, and weaving using the macrame technique. To frame them, ruffles, pleated ribbons, knitted and fabric openwork frills are used.
Original decorative pillows are actively used as a visual dominant of the interior when decorating accent areas. With their help, even a strictly designed, rational interior will acquire a colorful appearance with an atmosphere conducive to relaxation.
Decorative pillows will add color to the interior.
How to properly care for your pillow
To make your pillow last longer, you need to take proper care of it. Depending on the materials of manufacture and filler, care rules vary significantly.
Today, the range of manufactured products is very wide, and you can choose a pillow to suit any requirements.
It is recommended to wash synthetic models periodically. To prevent the material from bunching up, it is important to periodically check the shape. It is recommended to dry naturally to avoid damage to the filler. It is enough to handle products made from natural materials with special vacuum cleaners. After this, it is enough to give the pillow its original shape. If all requirements are met, the product will last for many years.
Non-trivial layouts of decorative pillows
When choosing the optimal option for placing soft interior parts, you can stick to the traditional method of folding it around the perimeter of the sofa or parallel to the head of the bed. To create an extraordinary scenario for decorating the surrounding space, it is advisable to choose an interesting layout of pillows:
- place in rows items that are identical in shape but different in size;
- demonstrate the original outline of a decorative item against the background of soft accessories with the correct geometric frame;
- lay out small round pillows like a triangle of billiard balls;
- arrange rectangular textiles perpendicular to each other in the form of a cross;
- group by color, placing models with colorful pillowcases in the foreground;
Group pillows by color
- highlight pillows with prints by surrounding them with products with typical plain covers;
- form a small slide from models of different sizes;
- use black and white options for the domino layout.
Example of a monochrome pillow layout
It is difficult to create an expressive composition from several pillows. Established designers recommend stocking up on a large arsenal of decorative furniture decorations with harmoniously and contrastingly designed pillowcases. The abundance of textiles with different shapes, textures, and colors will allow you to endlessly experiment with interior design. With the help of compact and pompous-looking decorative pillows, it is easy to create a symmetrical composition, emphasizing the natural theme or graphic nature of the environment.
An abundance of colors will allow you to experiment endlessly
What types of pillows are there?
Classification of pillows: decorative, bed - regular and orthopedic
The choice of the head of the bed requires close attention. The condition of the spine depends on how correctly a person’s head is positioned during sleep. Before purchasing one or another option, you should understand the existing types of products.
In addition to this classification, there are others. Different sizes of products are selected depending on the purpose, as well as the place of use. The nature and composition of the internal filler of the night head support also has its own nuances. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range, starting from artificial materials and ending with natural animal and plant fillers.
The role of soft accessories in the stylistic design of the interior
Decorative pillows serve as an aesthetic reference point for the stylistic direction that dominates the home. Any design concept can be clearly defined by demonstrating the characteristic features of the interior genre:
- The Eastern style is characterized by an abundance of multi-component ornaments and multi-colored patterns on fabrics. Dynamic-looking textile accessories with arabesques, seasques, paisley and other ethnic decor will instantly fill the space with sunny colors and oriental flavor.
Decorative pillows in oriental style
- Country, rustic, ethno, eco-style appeals to home decor with pillows that create the feeling of being in nature. It is important to choose pillowcases made from natural fabrics in natural colors - linen, cotton, chintz, burlap. It is rational to emphasize the charming simplicity of these interior genres with minimal decoration - embroidery of wild flowers, seashells, and plant patterns.
Country style pillows made from natural fabrics
- Modern design styles welcome an abundance of decorative pillows, synchronously echoing the decoration elements and decorations of the surrounding space. Compositions made from single-color pillows and similar Roman blinds look impressive. Glossy furniture facades can be complemented with textile accessories with covers decorated with shiny sequins, beads or rhinestones. If the room is dominated by graphic furnishings (paintings, panels, mats, interior stickers on the walls), then it is optimal to choose pillowcases with photo printing.
The color of the pillows echoes the color of Roman blinds
The styles of decorative pillows are so diverse that it is easy to choose a harmonious or contrasting soft filling for any interior. A large selection of textiles with removable pillowcases allows you to make changes to the familiar appearance of your interior every day.
Pillow decor ideas for decorating a children's room
Soft interior items are most appropriate to use to create a comfortable environment in a child’s room. Interesting and colorfully designed pillowcases on decorative pillows will instantly create a cheerful atmosphere. Their use has no age restrictions:
- To decorate a newborn's room, the idea of decorating furniture items with pillows in the form of letters, symbolizing the name of the tiny inhabitant, is relevant.
Letter pillows for a child's room
- To fill the room where a preschool child lives, models in the form of cubes, puzzles, animals, fairy-tale or cartoon characters are optimal. They will skillfully perform not only the role of interior decoration, but will definitely become children’s favorite toys.
Original children's decorative pillows in the shape of animals
- To decorate schoolchildren's rooms, it is ideal to choose textiles that match their hobbies. Fluffy decorative interior details in the shape of a ball or punching bag will silently indicate the dominance of the young athlete. Soft products in the shape of a violin or with black and white decor similar to piano keys will reflect the musical hobby of the owner of the apartment.
Bright decorative pillows for a teenager's room
- When decorating a teenager's room, you need to take into account his preferences. For example, fans of travel will be delighted to decorate the bed with models with images of flags of different countries and ethnic motifs.
Stylish pillows with images of flags
It is reasonable to place decorative pillows in the interior of a children's room not only in the sleeping area, but also on hanging swings, in relaxation areas with multimedia equipment. This will allow you to quickly organize a gaming area or home theater.
Where and why are decorative pillows needed?
Pillows can be used in any room. Pillows are most often found in the living room interior. There they can decorate the sofa and make sitting on it more comfortable, supporting your back and becoming improvised armrests. But pillows on the sofa in the living room interior are not the only thing you can think of.
Pillows will help you out during friendly gatherings, when guests often do not have enough space on sofas, armchairs and chairs. Pillows take up little space and are useful to have in the household as spare seating. We are sure that guests will be happy with your offer to sit on the floor on a soft pillow.
Pillows can play the role of lumbar support not only in the living room interior. They will help you out while working at the computer or during a long, back-tiring feast.
The pillow will also come to the aid of children who cannot reach the table from standard chairs. Just place a pillow on the chair and the problem will be solved. Pillows also find their place in kitchens and children’s rooms.
The use of pillows in the bedroom is becoming increasingly popular. They decorate the bed, placing two, four, six or even eight pieces on top of the bedspreads. These pillows come in very handy when bed owners want to lie down for a while without dirtying the bed linen. And pillows without convex decorative elements are quite suitable for sleeping. By putting pillowcases on them, you can accommodate unexpectedly arriving relatives for the night.
Pillows take root well in the country. As a rule, sofas without soft coverings are installed on country lawns. This is logical, because upholstered furniture unprotected by a roof and walls would quickly become unusable. If you want more comfort, just take pillows with you into the yard and place them under all parts of your body that come into contact with the sofa. Just don’t forget to bring them into the house later.
Selection of decorative pillows for decorating the living room
Regardless of the stylistic basis, in almost any room the representative area for welcoming guests is decorated with a sofa or armchairs. To give the soft corner a special look, it is important to use exclusive-looking designer pillows with non-trivial decor:
- Decorated with colorful feathers, beads or pompoms. Multicolor chaos on the sofa will serve as accent details of the interior, charging those around you with a great mood.
Example of pillow decoration with pompoms
- Sewing a base from various scraps of fabric using the patchwork technique. It’s easy to make original pillowcases yourself from any waste items. Handcrafted pillowcases add a personal touch to the textile decor of a living room that embodies the romantic-looking shabby chic aesthetic.
Patchwork style pillows will make the interior more comfortable
- Making a cover from knitted items with large patterns or frayed denim items will reflect the trend of modern interior fashion.
Knitted decorative pillows will decorate a modern interior
- Originally dressed pillows in pillowcases with prints in the form of a shirt and tie or a dress with a neckline will create a creative, memorable look for the living room.
Shirt pillows
If there is a fireplace area in the hall, then it is important to decorate it with floor pillows. Next to the fiery firebox, models with covers made of natural and faux fur will look aesthetically pleasing. The impressive natural theme will be complemented by textile accessories in the form of forest and domestic animals.
Recommendations for the selection and use of decorative pillows in interior design
Given their versatility, it is necessary to pay close attention not only to the design, but also to the quality of production materials:
- Pillowcases should be made from durable natural fabric with high wear resistance.
- Synthetic padding (sintepon, holofiber) and natural padding can be used as a filler - fluff, wool, bamboo, buckwheat husks, eucalyptus fibers, cotton and even medicinal herbs. Textile attributes with a natural base will exquisitely decorate the interior, creating a favorable microclimate in the house.
Pillowcases should be made from durable natural fabric
To organically introduce soft textile decorations into a spatial composition, you need to know the rules of decor:
- Adhere to the stylistic unity and aesthetic tastes of others. For example, lovers of oriental culture will appreciate filling the interior with decorative pillows richly decorated with silver or gold threads, lush fringe or tassels. To create an oriental flavor, you need to furnish the room with sofas without backs and armrests, richly decorated with oversized pillows. Such an interior picture will easily turn any room into a luxurious apartment of a Sultan or Scheherazade.
Decorative pillows should be in harmony with the interior of the room
- As a floor decoration, it is important to use lush pillows-cushions and flat models with a diamond-shaped or square capitonné screed, visually reminiscent of pouf seats. They will create a kind of “pillow comfort”, inviting you to have a relaxation session near the hearth with a peaceful atmosphere or a tea party in the spirit of Eastern traditions.
The bolsters create “cushion comfort”
- The ability to sew, knit, embroider and other handicraft skills can be wisely used to create exclusive-looking interior details. To make original decorative pillows with your own hands, you need to draw inspiration and borrow ideas from skilled craftswomen. Any piece of fabric, old clothes, soft toys can be recut and turned into an exquisite textile interior decoration.
Make exclusive pillows with your own hands
The design of decorative pillows determines the mood of the environment. Colored accessories fill the monotonous background of the interior painting with cheerful rainbow colors. Plain models, together with the typical color scheme of curtains and carpets, create harmony in the interior, treated as a single space.
Soft decorative items with pronounced patterns and ornaments emphasize the leitmotifs of interior genres. Decorative pillows can not only shape your design style, but also instantly brighten up the surrounding space. Factory-made or hand-made textile decorations will create comfortable conditions for a good rest anywhere in an apartment, cottage or local area.
