How to choose sofa cushions?

Types of decorative pillows

The simplest cushion - square... The sizes of the soft accessory vary from 30 * 30 to 50 * 50 cm.The choice depends on the model sofa: its dimensions, back height.

The next most popular sofa pillow - rectangular... It can be either close to a square or elongated. Up to the location along the entire length of the furniture.

The first two models have a second name - dummy pillows.

The third form of decorative pillow - roller... It comes in different lengths and diameters, serves as either an additional armrest, or support under the back or head during rest.

Some styles will be decorated with round options with a button in the center. Dilute the classic combination of squares, rectangles. They make the overall picture softer.

In addition to the listed standard, there are also curly models: star, cat, moon, crown. Most often they are used in the design of a children's room, but they are also appropriate in living rooms.

In the photo there are decorative pillows on a velvet sofa

The shape is not the only difference between decorative pillows. The decoration also varies:

• Turkish... A square or rectangle decorated with a contrasting oriental pattern.
• Oxford... The main difference is the border, 3-5 cm wide, along the perimeter of the cover.
• Quilted... The pillowcase is quilted with rhombuses, any shape.

What material and filling to choose?

When choosing a sofa cushion, you should pay attention to 2 aspects: what is inside and outside.

Filler

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It can be natural and synthetic. The first is down or feather: These sofa pillows are more expensive and can also cause allergies in adults and children.

Another option for "eco" insides - buckwheat husk... The products are elastic and comfortable, but short-lived - they last up to 3-4 years maximum. The filler should be periodically ventilated to prevent suffocation.

Artificial stuffing is more often used, which is not inferior in quality to natural:

1. Holofiber... Consists of spiral-shaped siliconized polyester fibers. Thanks to curls, the material has excellent springiness, easily returns volume after creasing. Available in 3 forms: canvas, balls, "comb". It should be borne in mind that under a thin material, the balls will create an ugly relief.
2. Sintepon... The most budgetary filler that quickly loses its shape. Available in rolls or in single combed fibers.
3. Comforrel... Ball material, somewhat reminiscent of holofiber. The main difference is that the fraction is small and heterogeneous, the balls are tightly connected to each other. Excellent spring properties, easy to reshape, machine washable.
4. Artificial fluff... Manufacturers have long learned to create imitation of natural fluff. It feels like a natural one, but has a number of advantages: hypoallergenicity, ease of care, low weight, low cost.
5. Foam rubber... Often, the cushions that come with the product itself are stuffed with remnants from production: scraps of foam rubber, polyurethane foam and fabrics. This option looks clumsy, besides, uneven shapes and a large fraction are not hidden even by the dense fabric of the cover.

Fabrics

The choice is practically unlimited, but in most cases furniture or decorative materials are used to sew decorative pillows.

1. Mat... It has an interesting texture. The color scheme is mostly light or pastel.
2. Velvet... Rich fabric, pleasant to the touch. Suitable for classic luxurious interiors.
3. Cotton... Both pillows in plain covers and bright, printed models are sewn from it. Matches perfectly with any sofa upholstery.
4. Velours... It is somewhat reminiscent of velvet, but does not have a characteristic overflow on the pile. Suitable for classics and modern designs.
5. Sackcloth... The rough design is used as an accent. Place in an eclectic living room or outdoors.
6. Silk... It has a characteristic shine, natural is rarely used: more often artificial. Can be replaced with crepe satin, taffeta.

What to consider when choosing a pattern and decorative elements?

Decorative pillows should be harmoniously combined not only with each other, but also with the environment.

The most commonplace way - pick up models from one collection, the drawings in which are made in the same style and theme. Animals, plants, lettering.

The most harmonious - find pillowcases with colors that repeat in the interior. For example, if the apartment gray sofa, black and white rug and yellow accents, look for pillows in black and yellow.

Pictured is a gray set from one collection

Decorative pillows support the design concept: textiles in the same style and tone set the mood and transform the space. It's worth changing curtains and pillowcases to get a completely new living room.

If you are confident in your abilities, choose the hard way: match completely different drawings to each other. Geometric prints, for example, can be combined with lettering. Vegetable elements - with abstraction.

How to match to the sofa?

When choosing pillows for a sofa, make sure that they fit according to:

• color;
• size;
• texture;
• decor;
• style.

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There are many color combinations that can be made on Itten's circle. The simplest and most commonly used:

• Monochrome... The color of the pillows repeats the upholstery, but one or two shades darker or lighter (beige - brown).
• Analogy... Close to each other shades are selected: blue - green, red - orange, white - black.
• Contrast... The tones are located opposite each other in the color wheel: yellow - violet, red - green.

Put pillows on the sofa to size - means to keep the proportions. Small sofa requires small decorative pillows, massive, respectively, large. The simplest formula: the cushion should be 5-10 cm less than the backrest height. Exceptions are models with a low back and a wide seat or a narrow seat and a high back. In this case, the dimensions are selected according to the seating position.

Cover material either repeating the sofa upholstery or contrasting with it is selected. The choice depends on the color: if the cushions are in tone, then the material is contrasting. If the color is bright, the same upholstered fabric is appropriate.

It is advisable to choose removable covers for decorative pillows - you can wash or replace pillowcases at any time.

How to lay out beautifully?

The composition of the placement of pillows is selected depending on the number, size and shape of the sofa.

On straight models, a symmetrical arrangement looks appropriate: take 2-3 pairs of different colors, place in a mirror. The center is left empty or the only one that differs from the rest is put.

Asymmetry is used less frequently.To prevent the overall picture from looking clumsy, use pillows in the same style, it is just that there should be more on one side than on the other.

IN corner sofas it is customary to consider the corner as the center - often all the decor is located there. Or use three points: corner + 2 armrests. You can place rollers on the sides.

The photo shows a symmetrical composition

How do they look in the interior of the rooms?

In most cases, apartment owners pick up pillows on the sofa in the living room. They create coziness, are a functional decor of the main room in the house. In the hall, they are used not only on the sofa: to tie the composition, place additional pieces on the armchairs, place them in baskets near the upholstered furniture.

Comfortable pillows can be combined with a warm blanket, curtains, carpet, paintings on the walls.

Unusual pillows on sofas are used in nurseries: often standard pillows are combined with models in the shape of stars, plants (leaves, flowers), animals. In children's rooms, they play the role of not only decor, but also toys.

In the interior kitchen add comfort: you can take a comfortable position during long gatherings with friends or lie down while waiting for the preparation of dinner.

In the photo there are cushions in the interior of the nursery

Original design ideas

The design of dummies is chosen based on personal preferences and the style of the room. To add a twist to the interior, replace the standard plain colors with brighter options, embellished with:

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• Tassels and pom-poms. They look very gentle and cozy, suitable for the living room and the nursery.
• Embroidery. Depending on the type, you can choose the right one for any style.
• Fringed. It is not necessary to let it along the edge - use it as a decoration, creating an applique.
• By seal. Thanks to modern technology, it is easy to create an individual design. You can print anything you want: from a surname or a quote to a wedding photo.
• Buttons. They perform not only a decorative, but also a useful function: they hold the filler in place.
• Patch. Volumetric flowers, silhouettes, various subjects are not afraid of washing and will not wear off, unlike printing.
• Lace. A delicate design idea that goes well with taffeta, burlap, cotton.

In addition, pillows do not have to be sewn from new purchased fabric: it is more environmentally friendly to put old unnecessary clothes on them. Sweaters, shirts and even jeans will get a second life, and the sofa will get original decor.

In the photo, homemade pillowcases from shirts

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Do not neglect this method of decorating a living room or another room. Textiles transform the space, make it more comfortable, add individuality.