Pillowcases for sofa cushions: types and design options

In the Middle Ages, pillowcases were used for a purely practical purpose - with them, sleep was more comfortable. Today, the tasks of pillowcases and pillow covers have expanded, and their decorative component has become dominant.

Cushions are a special category of products that are designed to create home comfort. If you decide to choose cushions for your sofa, be prepared that the choice of covers for them will be even more careful. Thanks to the pillowcases for decorative pillows, you can change the mood of the space, resort to festive and seasonal decor.

Tasks of pillowcases for sofa cushions.

• "Make friends" with each other individual interior items... It so happens that accessories unite the space, outline the whole image of the room. For example, sofa cushions (or rather, pillowcases for them) can be combined with curtains. Sometimes pillowcases are matched to the wallpaper.
• Indicate the style of the interior. This is especially evident in the styles of Provence, shabby chic, etc.
• Place bright accents... In a monochrome interior, it is the covers that can become the only striking element that balances the space.

The most attractive feature of pillowcases is that they are replaceable. Seasonal décor can be easily organized by changing covers.

Pillowcases not only decorate the space. Sometimes they entail a lot of trouble: wash, fix, find a suitable option. Practicality in choosing pillowcases is also needed, because in the search for the best model, be guided by the type of fasteners. Maybe you will only be looking for a European cover or take a closer look at other options.

This detail helps to keep the cover in place. This is the easiest way to tuck a pillow into a pillowcase. Even a child can handle it. If you decide to sew a beautiful pillowcase yourself, novice seamstresses can focus on the flap with a smell - it's easier to sew it.

A button is not only a functional element of such a cover, but also a decorative one. You can always play with such a fastener in an interesting way. A stylish detail can be chosen in combination with other interior elements, for example, the buttons on the pillowcase will overlap with the clasp on the curtains.

And this is the most practical clasp option. It keeps the pillow in shape as efficiently as possible and is almost invisible. No one is distracted by her, they just do not notice.

This option, on the contrary, loses in practicality. The ties are more decorative - the edges of the pillow can show through the gaps of the pillowcase. On the other side, if the pillow itself is strong, and the cover is dense, it may not need a stronger fastener.

The most popular fabrics used to make pillowcases.

• Linen. Linen pillowcases with a matte sheen are absolutely environmentally friendly, pleasant to the touch, durable and wear-resistant. Linen perfectly stores odors, so you can drop a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil on each cover. So relaxing on the couch will also become a small aromatherapy session.

• Satin. The material is distinguished by silk luster, softness. One of the most common options.

• Matting. This fabric looks a little rough on the outside, but the pairing of fibers in it creates an attractive texture.

• Tapestry... Lint-free fabric is formed as a result of complex weaving of threads. Yes, the material partly resembles a carpet, but it is still softer, therefore it is quite suitable for its tasks.

• Brocade. This is an expensive dressing option for cushions. Brocade is a silk warp thread that, interweaved with metal threads, creates beautiful patterns.

• Silk. In combination with delicate embroidery, this material is especially good. The radiance gives it a certain solemnity. Requires a combination with something else in the interior, perhaps with curtains or a tablecloth.

• Velours... An affordable option with good aesthetic characteristics.

If you want homemade covers, you can knit or crochet them - very cozy knitted pillowcases are obtained. Or you can buy the cheapest chintz, sew several replaceable covers by crocheting them along the contour.

The smallest pillowcase size (of all the standard ones) is 40 by 40 cm. There can be from 2 to 6 and even more such pillows on the sofa.

Other sizes:

• 45x45;
• 40x60;
• 50x50;
• 50x70;
• 60x60;
• 70x70 cm.

Beautiful decorative pillows more often are selected according to the style that defines the interior.

• Classic style. It requires laconicism, richness of decoration and the use of strictly natural materials. Pillowcases are characterized by austerity of shapes and muted shades. A striking example of such a cover is a square tapestry pillowcase trimmed with a twisted cord (black, white or gold).

• Provence. It requires a lot of decorative pillows that have either a floral print or any other design in the Provence aesthetic. Ruffles, of course, will go in addition to such covers.

• East style. Taffeta, velvet, silk, wool - the fabrics used to decorate pillows in this style are all rich and expensive. There is little modesty in the oriental style; it is a very cheerful design that is associated with luxury, splendor, color richness.

Yet most apartments today are a cross between Scandinavian style and minimalism. Light interiors, democratic furniture, cozy and not very bright decor require both restraint and some zest in the choice of accessories such as pillowcases. The print can be simple, but original, eye-catching.

If you want to get creative, organize multiple sets of interior accessories. For example, you have a living room combined with a kitchen. In this case, replaceable covers must be sewn onto the kitchen chairs, which will be from the same material as the pillowcases for the cushions.

Removing the covers and washing on a convenient mode in the washing machine - it seems that nothing could be easier than this. But pillowcases for sofa cushions are more likely than ordinary pillowcases to accumulate dirt and become heavily soiled. Some stains on them are difficult to wash, but there is a way out.

How to deal with tough dirt on your cushion cover:

• coffee and tea stains go away perfectly if you treat them with a mixture of ammonia, water and glycerin;
• it is easy to wash a fresh stain from red wine spilled on a pillowcase under a strong stream of hot water, but if you spill champagne or white wine on the cover, a solution of a teaspoon of soda and liquid soap diluted in a glass of water will help;
• fruit juice from the fabric will remove a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water in a ratio of 1 to 12;
• if the cover is stained with foundation or ink, it will be difficult to cope without acetone, lipstick is removed with the help of a pharmacy borax;
• chocolate stains go well if the cloth is soaked in a solution where 1 teaspoon of salt is taken for 1 liter of water.

In all other cases, when there are no stains on the pillow, wash the pillowcases in the mode that involves washing a particular fabric. The frequency of washing depends on the personal requirements of the owners - if the fabric is thin, you can do it once a month.

A master class on making a decorative pillowcase is presented below.