Embroidered pillow covers epitomize elegance and grace. Given our country’s diversity in art, you can find a number of different embroidery patterns, each with its distinct style. Heritage prints and whimsical embroidery cushions work well where you want to let their colors instantly light up a room. On the other hand, subtle embroidered ones usually in a mellow palette are for the less experimental spaces with regal as their main theme. If your pillow has delicate embroidery, it is best to dry clean or hand wash them to keep the threads intact.

The unimaginable variety one comes across in printed pillow covers is unmatched! From 3D to foil prints, nature-inspired motifs and quirky patterns, there is no scarcity of printed cushions in the market. Pick bold colours and prints if you have a plain couch as this will make it eye-catching. For printed couches opt for pillows with small motifs for a balanced effect. Since printed pillows come in myriad fabrics like velvet, cotton, linen and more it is best to follow the wash instructions on the label.

The beauty of plain decorative pillow covers for sofa lies in their understated elegance. Though they make a safe pick for bedrooms (as you can mix and match them with the bed sheet colours), they look equally good on the sofa. If you have a printed sofa, then pick two colours from the sofa or one each from the sofa and the rug for your cushion covers. Since they blend in anywhere, the plain decorative pillow covers for bed can also be juxtaposed with printed ones for a stylish effect.

Here is how you can choose the right size of decorative pillow covers for your pillows: Keep your pillow on a flat surface. Measure your pillow from top to bottom. This is the height of the pillow. Now, measure your pillow from left to right. This is the length of the pillow. While taking measurements, ensure that the tape is not crooked, and you are measuring from seam to seam. As a thumb rule, choose your pillow cover slightly bigger than the insert. For instance, if your pillow cover measures 26x16, a pillow cover measuring 27x17 would be ideal.

Materials commonly used for decorative pillow covers are: Velvet Khadi Cotton Polyester Jute

Whether or not you can wash your decorative pillow covers in a washing machine depends on the material of the cover and also the type of embellishment on it. For instance, a printed pillow cover in cotton can be washed in a machine. However, a printed pillow cover in velvet should be dry-cleaned.

You should clean your decorative pillow covers just as often as you would clean your regular pillow covers. If they are out for only a day or two, you can wipe them with a damp store, let them dry and store them in breathable bags.