Decorative Pillow Covers: Enhancing Your Home with Color and Texture

What do pillow fights, magazine-like living rooms, and cosy couches have in common? The pillows and cushions, of course! Decorative pillow covers can jazz up a plain room and help a sofa or bed arrangement feel more inviting.

No matter the size or shape, decorative pillow covers can be both stylish and practical. There is so much you can do with pillows to uplift a room’s décor and enhance its style.

Explore the Trendy World of Decor Cushions with Styling Tips for Each Variety

Tufted Pillow Covers

Tufted pillows can bring a relaxed, bohemian note to a couch and pair beautifully with throws. Use them as accent pillows when you want to introduce texture or a more dramatic focal point. Check the actual cover’s fibre composition and care instructions before washing.

Embroidered Pillow Covers

Embroidered pillow covers can lend an elegant, decorative touch. Heritage-inspired patterns and whimsical embroidery work well when you want colour and detail to brighten a room, while subtle embroidery in a mellow palette can suit a more restrained setting. For delicate embroidery, follow the attached care label rather than choosing a wash method from appearance alone.

Printed Pillow Covers

The variety of printed pillow covers is extensive, from nature-inspired motifs to quirky patterns. Pick bold colours and prints for a plain couch to make it more eye-catching. For printed couches, try pillows with smaller motifs for a more balanced effect. As printed covers are available in many fabrics, follow the wash instructions on the label.

Plain Pillow Covers

The beauty of plain decorative pillow covers for sofas lies in their understated elegance. They are an easy choice for bedrooms, where you can mix and match them with bed linen, and they work equally well on a sofa. If you have a printed sofa, pick one or two colours from the upholstery or rug for your cushion covers. Plain decorative pillow covers for beds can also be juxtaposed with printed ones for a layered effect.

When comparing cover options, check the listed dimensions, materials and care information alongside your cushion insert and the look you want to create.

Don’t Forget To Have Fun With Pillow Cover Shapes

There is more to pillow covers than the typical rectangular shape. Decorative pillow covers come in options such as circular, square and cylindrical forms. Besides playing with textures and colours, include shapes while curating a pillow-cover mix for your home.

Instead of using only one kind of rectangular pillow on the couch, try a layering pattern. Place a larger cushion at the back, followed by a smaller pillow in front at either end of the couch. Then tie the look together with a rectangular lumbar cushion in the centre. You can follow the same layering idea with decorative bed pillow covers to make your bed feel cosy as well.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I choose the right size of decorative pillow covers for my pillows?

Start by measuring your insert on a flat surface:

• Measure from top to bottom and from left to right.
• Keep the tape straight and measure consistently, such as seam to seam where applicable.
• Compare your insert measurements with the cover dimensions and any insert guidance listed on the product page.
• Fit preferences vary: some people prefer a fuller look, while others prefer a more relaxed fit. Check the product details before choosing.

2. What materials are commonly used for decorative pillow covers?

Materials commonly used for decorative pillow covers include:

• Velvet
• Khadi
• Cotton
• Polyester
• Jute

Check the product page for the listed material of a specific cover.

3. Can I wash decorative pillow covers in a washing machine?

Whether a decorative pillow cover can be washed in a machine depends on its material, construction and embellishments. Check the care label or product-page instructions for the specific cover; neither the fibre nor a print alone establishes the suitable cleaning method.

4. How often should I clean my decorative pillow covers?

Clean decorative pillow covers according to how often they are used and the care instructions for their fabric and embellishments. Follow the care label for cleaning, drying and storage.

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