Sofa cushions in the interior

Decorative pillows are the easiest way to add color to the interior, focus on certain areas and shades. In addition, the pillows add cozy notes and atmosphere to the composition. Most often, pillows are used on beds, sofas and armchairs. Their number can be both very large and minimal - the main thing is to observe the measure, maintain stylistic and color balance. All decorative design elements are needed to complete the ensemble, to bring the final touches.

Cushions come in a variety of sizes, from huge ones that can be used as a separate seating area to tiny ones. As for the shape, the following types of decorative pillows for the sofa are distinguished here:

• square - standard shape, dumka;

• roller-shaped - can simultaneously serve as an armrest;

• round - can be supplemented with other types;

• children's - most often performed in the form of letters, animals, and other interesting toys.

First, determine the budget for how much you are willing to spend on these decorative items. The price range is huge. As for the quantity, you will need at least 3 pillows for a sofa, 1 or 2 for armchairs. In a modern interior, pillows of the same shape look better, in an eclectic or classic - different. In terms of color, the following guidelines should be considered:

• if the dominant shades are gray, green, blue, then decorative elements will look optimal in a cool tone;
• bright reds, oranges, yellows tones require warm decor;
• neutral background tones, for example, beige is an ideal choice, against its background everything will look luxurious, and a print, drawing of any format is appropriate;
• graphics and achromatic shades look best with additions in the form of white pillows with black and gray ornaments;
• neutral, understated dominant palettes well emphasize bright, juicy decorative elements;
• do not add more than two saturated shadesotherwise the composition will be overloaded;
• on a dark sofa, the most difficult thing is to choose a decor, they look best in this version deep, rich colors and graphics;
• consider amount of sun color, in well-lit rooms, you can use cool tones, in poorly lit rooms, it is better to choose warm ones;
• many multi-colored pillows - a very bright solution, in this case, they should all be monochromatic, and the background should be calm;
• pillows do an excellent job of connecting the shadesto be combined into one ensemble.

It is very important that the texture of the covers matches the style and general mood of the room. There are several guidelines:

• graceful styles are well complemented by pillows made of silk, satin, llama, pastel color, discreet;

• deeper tones add sensuality to the room in combination with velvety textures;

• velvet and velor add coziness and luxury;

• another way to increase the degree of the home atmosphere - knitted pillows, tapestry, wool;

• in the heat, linen and cotton covers in pastel colors look best.

A few words about how not to choose pillows:

• pillow tone on tone with upholstery - bad idea, boring and irrelevant;
• pillows to match textiles - this option is often chosen, but it is very old-fashioned and will forgive the picture;
• identical pillows, simple in shape and color - even in a minimalist interior, pillows are an accent on which the eye should linger.

Decorative elements must necessarily correspond to the style of the room.

• East style. Pillows are an integral part of it, and there should be a lot of them. Thought with brushes, round models, bright ornament, juicy colors are welcome. Colors - orange, turquoise, burgundy, violet, pink, yellow.

• Classic, Empire style. Tapestry, velvet, fringe trimmings are appropriate here, everything that emphasizes luxury and status.

• Minimalism. Options from leather, eco-leather, fur, imitation skins are perfect.

• Glamor... A chic option is fur products of bright colors, they add pathos and luxury.

• Scandinavian. Concise colors and simple lines are appropriate here. Often, it is the pillows that act as the only bright spots in the entire interior.

• A tranquil gray sofa is the perfect backdrop for vibrant, rich hues. Pillows with white, gray and yellow variations perfectly complement and decorate it.

• If the repetition of tone-on-tone textiles is considered irrelevant, then some overlapping details are especially chic.

• Monochrome pillows of the same shape are quite acceptable, but in this case the color scheme should be as diverse and contrasting as possible, and the background should be calm.

• Pillows are a great way to combine disparate shades and prints into an interior and tie them together into a single composition.

• The more neutral the background, the more options for connecting prints and shades. A white sofa is the most neutral background possible.

• If you want the eye to rest on the sofa area, pick up pillows that are similar in tone, but with an original ornament.

• Contrast doesn't have to be flashy and bold.There are many harmonious and sophisticated options.

• Grace, sophistication and romance in every detail. Printed elements to match the decor make the composition complete and perfect.

For information on how to make cute cushions with your own hands, see the next video.