The bold hues and graphic patterns of these pillows dress up this neutral tufted-back sofa. Photo: bhg.com
Looking for an easy, inexpensive and fun way to refresh your room? Start with decorative accent pillows.
Vivid blue and yellow accent pillows take this sunroom from nice to “wow.” Photo credit: Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine.
Whether in the family room, sunroom or bedroom, pillows require little investment or commitment, yet can change a space dramatically.
Accent pillows are a touch of elegance and softness for the master bedroom. Photo credit: Luxe Interiors + Design.
Professional interior designers frequently use accent pillows to elevate the impact of a room. Other than painting the walls of a room, the creative use of accent pillows may yield the single greatest “return on investment” of anything you can do in decorating and design of your interiors.
Pillow in varying shades of blue add energy and personality to this white Rita Sectional. Photo: Sam Moore Furniture.
The three unique fabrics (floral, stripe and medallion) used in the pillows on the Sam Moore Rita Sectional above, work together since they’re from the same color palette and offer varying pattern scales.
Look to fun patterns and rich, vibrant textures to add personality to a solid-colored sofa. Photo: Bradington-Young Furniture.
Even a chair in a sophisticated neutral color palette an be enlivened with a coordinating decorative pillow. Photo: Sam Moore Furniture.
If you’re recovering a chair, don’t forget to have a coordinating pillow made.
While you might not use brightly-colored graphics and geometrics anywhere else, pillows are the perfect way to incorporate these trendy looks in your décor. Photo: homeware.com
A fun orange graphic-patterned pillow such as the one above can dress up a sofa of any color. It would look particularly stunning against a background of tan, gray, navy or white.
Adding pillows with color, pattern and texture gives a room layers of interest. Photo: bhg.com
So what’s the “pillow talk” bottom line?
Adding interest with accent pillows and throw pillows is a tried-and-true decorating solution. Whether you change your pillows to suit your mood, the season or your passion for a favorite fabric, new pillows can help your room feel fresh and renewed.
Pillows can be changed to suit your mood, the season or the latest trend. Photo: Luxe Interiors + Design.
Pillows are also a great place to start for inspiration. Choose a few favorite accent pillows and use them as a jumping off point for your room’s design or redesign.
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