Thursday 12 May 2016

Add elegance to your interiors with Velvet cushions and pillows

Is your home looking a little stale? Sometimes, the quickest solution is to add velvet cushions and pillows from India. This is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to brighten up a space.  But with so many options available, which velvet cushions and pillows should you use? That all depends on the theme of your home or your taste. Here are some factors you need to consider:

•    Placement and number – If you are a traditionalist or modernist, symmetry is the key. Whether you are placing pillows on a sofa or bed, the number and design has to be equal on each side.  The same goes for cushions on the floor or rug. Always go for an even number of cushions and pillows. It is also possible to go for an odd number, nevertheless you got to choose a pillow with a unique design and place it in the middle. Make sure the middle pillow binds the whole look together. To give it a perfect finish, keep the size of this pillow a bit bigger. Size and shape – Most velvet pillows come in a square but rectangular ones are also available. As for velvet cushions, the most common is circular. If you have an eccentric taste, play around with various shapes and sizes of pillows and cushions for a totally interesting look.

•    Fabric – Some velvet cushions and pillows are mixed with cotton. Choose the velvet pillows that are a bit softer for use on the bed or sofa. Cushions and pillows that will be placed on floor should be a bit tougher and more durable.

•    Design – When it comes to the design of velvet cushions and pillows, you have to consider the color, the pattern, as well as the texture. They should be able to complement each other as well as other pieces in the space or room.

•    Fill – Cushions and pillows should have the right softness and hardness depending on your needs. Once you find the right fill, you can simply order velvet pillow and cushion covers to jazz them up.

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