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Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
The toss pillow is a wonderful accent to this neutral ensemble from FFDM Brentwood Collection.
Toss pillows, more commonly known as throw pillows, are small, decorative pillows that are often placed on armchairs, sofas, even on beds. There are also homeowners who place toss pillows on the floor. Outside of the U.S., these are referred to as mere cushions.
A toss pillow serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. They are usually accents that are used to emphasize the decorative elements and the overall theme of a room. Its function is to provide support for the neck and back.
A toss pillow can offer an instant update of the ambience or the style of a room. The great news is that you don’t even need to spend a lot just to update the look of your home. This is an effective and inexpensive way of accessorizing any living space.
Toss pillows offer primary characteristics such as their shape and fabric type. There is an endless array of toss pillow choices so you have to know what you really need.
Throw Pillow Shape and Size
Toss pillow size includes 16 to 18-inch squares. There are round and rectangular toss pillows as well as cylindrical ones that are referred to as bolsters.
A thing that you would consider as you decide the pillow type that’s right for the couch is the body size of the users. Will the pieces be used in a lounging area? The pillows must be able to provide back and neck support.
Will there be a lot of foot traffic there? With this, you should consider the couch scale. Bigger toss pillows look good on larger furniture that offers enough seating space. If the couch is more delicate, though, you need smaller toss pillows to dress it up. In the same manner, a small toss pillow will look out of place when placed on a roomy sofa.
The aesthetics of the room must also be considered when picking the toss pillow shape. Round pillows will surely soften the look of an eccentric couch. Square ones are best on cozy and puffy couches. Mix bolsters, round and square toss pillows if you really cannot decide which shape you would use.
Toss Pillow Materials
Toss pillows and other decorative cushions are sometimes made with just a single material. Other times, they come with a removable cover complete with foam inside. The foam could be filled with natural materials such as down and other feathers or with synthetics such as polyester.
Down and feathers are the softest materials that are used to make a toss pillow lush. They are also pricier compared to the synthetic types. The natural type is a great choice for people with allergies.
Synthetic fillers are a lot stiffer but they tend to hold their shape better. Synthetics also look less luxurious.
Removable covers offer a lot of advantages such as ease of cleaning and the capacity to change the look of the couch by simply replace the covers of the entire set of toss pillows.
Toss pillows and covers are also found in a wide array of textiles from basic materials such as polyester, cotton and cotton blends to more elegant fabrics like linen, velvet and silk. These have been seen as a popular medium for fashion designers and fabric artists.
Among the materials, cotton is a common choice. It is breathable, comfortable and can be easily machine washed. It can shrink, though, especially when it’s dried too much.
Linen is crisp, cool and fresh. It is expensive but it is easily washable and it becomes softer with frequent washing.
Satin, on the other hand, has high luster and has a luxurious feel. They tend to be slippery so don’t expect them to stay on the couch. Silk is also smooth and has a soft texture. This is a strong fabric though it is vulnerable to static cling.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Flowers and the female population will always co-exist so go ahead and add this Accessories Uttermost Fuchsia Kaleama Orchids 60121 in your woman cave.
Men have man caves so why can’t women have the same? A woman also deserves a place to dream, work, be creative and just simply be. This could also be her secret place when the kids are gone. Why can’t it also be a place where she could hold her yoga? Whatever her reason is for setting up a woman cave, every female specie has the right to have her own space.
Personalize the Woman Cave
This is a woman’s place so there’s a need to highlight items that describe who she is and what the space strictly is for. This is also her sanctuary so while it is okay to have DIY projects, it is also equally important to find elements that would make the place descriptive of her. In essence, whatever she chooses for this room must always be personal.
A Woman Cave Is Decluttered
It is important to get organized. This is why the bathroom or the walk-in closet should have usable and spacious cabinets and drawers, even shelves. Have a shoe drawer set up and the closet filled with essentials – only the essentials. Remember that items which are no longer used for months are supposed to be chucked.
Use racks and closet space to up the amount of storage space in the woman cave. Racks and pegboards can be used on the wall to store shoes, hats, jewelry, dresses, magazines or books.
Wallpapered Woman Cave
If the room looks a little drab then you can spruce it up with wallpaper; more so if you’re not ready to make major interior design changes.
Get the paste the wall kind of wallpaper so you get to save time and energy. Wallpaper is not pricey and it can even look amazing as long as you choose the patterns and texture that go well with the woman cave theme. Wallpapering is also a great thing to resort to if you’re sick of the look of the room.
Add a feminine touch to your home office desk by placing this Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Mumtaz Meshed Rug 3313AS0800600 beneath it.
The Woman Cave Desk
Every woman’s gotta have her own desk. Who wouldn’t want more desk space, right?
Dining tables are great for when you pay and sort out the bills but it shouldn’t be enough for tasks such as e-mailing, surfing the net, checking the social media, etc. Women who love arts and craft also know that the dining table isn’t the right table to use for such projects.
The Woman Cave Spa
If a woman is in need of a place to unwind after a long day at work or a tiresome week, then the woman cave should be a relaxing spot. To achieve this, you can create a spa-like environment where there is a chandelier, chaise lounge, even some faux fur area rug. A nice fireplace would also be awesome in this environment.
If books relax you, then the woman cave can also double as a reading nook. Have a freestanding bookshelf, a desk, and a comfortable chair.
Remember that what could be calming for one woman may not be the same to the next. The possibilities are actually endless. Imagination and creativity are needed to create a place that offers ultimate serenity.
Throw Pillows in the Woman Cave
One of the most versatile accessories that you can use inside the woman cave are throw pillows. These have the capacity to replace chairs or a comfy couch, that is, if you have enough of ‘em. Set up a bean bag chair, some pillows and a blanket – this is your hangout corner.
Not Always Pink and Fluffy
The typical man cave may be filled with manly things but a woman cave should not always follow protocol, meaning, it does not have to be pink and chic all the time. The rule to setting up the perfect woman cave is to bring in anything that makes you happy. It could be frilly, it could be minimalist, it could be anything.
The woman cave defines the woman just as much as the woman defines her woman cave. That’s that.
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
The geometrical patterns on the accent pillows work well with this Flexsteel Living Room Fabric Sectional 5966-Sect
Many designers are being asked how they go about in their selection of finishing touches for spaces that they work on. Seemingly unimportant stuff such as window treatments, rugs and decorative accessories can make or break the entire design. Pillows, in particular, are a bit overwhelming to shop for. After all, there are just so many materials, sizes, patterns and colors to pick from. If you’re uncertain about which accent pillow to get for your home, here’s what you should do –
Consider the Price
This is a basic advice when it comes to projects that you need to tackle. One of the first things that you should look into is the amount of money needed to get the pillows that would work for you. Decorative pillows differ greatly in cost, from just a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. The luxuriousness of the fabric can also make a huge difference on the price.
See also how many pillows you would need and what your ceiling is with regard to your finance. Achieve to have one or two pillows for every chair and about three to five for the sofa.
Check the Material
If you still have young children in your family or if you are taking care of pets, then you should avoid accent pillows that are made of silk, velvet and other hard-to-clean materials. If this is the case in your home, then be sure to find outdoor-grade fabrics. These are easier to clean and are proven to be more durable.
Look at the label on the pillows and find out if they are for dry-cleaning or just washable. A pillow could be machine-washed but it is still best to spot clean it most of the time. This would avoid wearing and tearing which repeated machine washing could cause.
Check the Size
Decorative pillow sizes usually range from 14 to 20 inches square. The rectangular ones measure at 12’x16’ to 16’x26’. See if you prefer to mix and match the different shapes and sizes that are available to you. Modern look means you should use uniform size, color and shape. The more traditional vibe requires an assortment of sizes, colors and shapes.
Huntington House Living Room Sectional 7107C looks more beautiful with these striped, block and paisley patterned pillows.
Find the Best Color and Pattern
This is the fun part of shopping for accent pillows. Find pillow patterns and colors according to these five approaches –
Warm palette
Cool palette
Neutral palette
Neutral with a twist and
Mixed or colorful
Pick the color or pattern according to the existing furnishings in your home. If this is a remodel or the creation of a first-time interior design, then base your choice according to your taste. There are two items from which you can launch – your preference or the existing color palette or theme.
Are You Cool or Warm?
Another common advice in determining your preferred color is to look at your closet contents. If most of the stuff there are in blue, green, gray or purple, then you are a huge fan of cool colors. This is also the case if your wall color, flooring and furniture come in the same hues.
People who live in hotter climates tend to lean towards the warmer hues such as orange, brown, red or yellow.
Narrowing down your color choice will help you decide on the kind of accent pillow that you will eventually purchase. So go ahead, don’t be afraid to experiment on the patterns, textures and colors.
If none of these work, then it’s safe to go to the neutral palette of whites, beige, and creams.
Add a Little Twist
Use your neutral base then add some drama and boldness. An interesting palette can be a mixture of cool and warm colors. Patterned decorative pillows will look great when paired with a neutral seating unit and vice versa.
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