All about decorative pillowcases

Bed and sofa cushions transform the interior of your home. Decorative pillowcases play a significant role in this. From the material in this article, you will find out what they are. This will help you choose the best product for your relaxation area.

Decorative pillowcases create an enchanting atmosphere in your home. They are removable covers of various sizes and shapes. These are not only decorative, but also functional products. They protect pillows from dirt, dust, sweat and allergens.

These covers transform the interior, endow it with special dynamics. They can be very diverse. They give the pillows the desired level of air exchange. Sofa pillowcases are moderately durable, resistant to shrinkage and regular washing, and have a pleasant-to-touch texture.

There is a wide range of decorative pillowcases on the market today. Products can be classified according to various criteria.

For example, according to the type of manufacture, they are single-layer and multi-layer. According to the method of processing, they are ordinary and impregnated with special substances from the reproduction of bacteria. By appointment - only decorative and decorative everyday.

Decorative pillowcases differ in the way they are removed. There are options on sale:

• with a zipper located on the side of the product;

• on buttons and loops, located mainly in the front;

• on hidden fasteners located in the side seams;

• with ties sewn into the side seams of the product.

Pillowcases can vary in shape. Standard decorative pillowcases are square. In addition, on sale there are models of rectangular, oval, round, cylindrical shape. There are also options in the form of sweets, hearts, silhouettes of animals, fish, reptiles.

In the production of decorative pillowcases, natural, artificial and mixed raw materials are used. Simple models are sewn from linen and satin. The assortment of sellers includes items made of silk, tapestry, jacquard, velvet, plush, velor, brocade.

The type of material determines the properties of the products.

• For example, linen pillowcases natural, excellent air permeability, but shrink during washing. In addition, they have increased creasing properties.
• Satin models environmentally friendly and harmless to humans. They have a silky texture and are made in bright colors. Suitable as pillowcases for sleeping.
• Silk and brocade products quite thin and attractive. However, they are not suitable for use as regular pillowcases.
• Tapestry and jacquard models quite dense and durable. These are great options for decorating sofas and armchairs. Both materials are durable and practical.
• Velvet pillowcases and velor elastic, soft, pleasant to the touch. They are beautiful and practical. Depending on the complexity of the design, they can be used for sleep and relaxation.
• Fur removable covers made of artificial and natural fur. The pile of models can be straight and twisted, regular, looped. The length of the pile can be short or long, the larger it is, the more voluminous the product.
• Knitted patterns made from natural and blended threads. More often, such pillowcases are knitted from acrylic, half-woolen yarn. The materials are brightly colored, pleasant to the body. These are exclusively decorative covers.

The sizes of pillowcases for decorative pillows can be 40x40, 45x45, 50x50, 55x55, 60x60, 70x70 cm for products of a square shape. The parameters of rectangular models can be 40x60, 50x70 cm.

Round pillowcases can have a diameter of 40, 45, 50 cm and more.

In addition, dimensions (for example, heart-shaped products) may be non-standard. They depend on the size of the pillows available.

The same applies to products for hugging pillows. They are selected or made according to the measurements of a specific available product. Some options can be up to 1 m long and 40-60 cm wide.

Design solutions for decorative pillow covers can be very diverse. The color range of products is multifaceted. In the assortment of different manufacturers, you can find options in light, saturated, bright, neutral and dark colors.

Products in gentle pastel colors (ivory, turquoise, lilac, lavender) look beautiful in the interior. Yellow, green, golden models are no less expressive in design. They add dynamism to the space and create the desired atmosphere.

White decorative pillowcases with a bright print are in fashion. It can be birds of paradise, floral and plant motifs, leaves of tropical trees. Models with a Scandinavian theme, New Year's sketches (Santa Claus, deer, knitted patterns) are also popular.

Models in a nautical style, made in cool blue and gray tones, look unusual and stylish. Covers with geometric and abstract prints look no less original in the interior. Suitable for decorating recreation areas and pillowcases with birds, insects, animals.

In addition, there are models on sale with chameleon sequins that change color from touch. Such products are quite effective with a simple presentation of the design.

For other interiors, you can purchase decorative pillowcases in the patchwork style or options with applique motifs. Both those and other covers can become bright accents in the design.They create the right mood, indicate belonging to a certain interior style.

Modifications in the Provencal style are distinguished by the presence of a small floral print, hemstitching, embroidery. They are often decorated with a narrow frill around the edges. Silk pillows also have embroidery. Her technique is varied (from the usual smooth surface and a cross to embroidery with ribbons and kanzashi).

Layered options are decorated with bows, pleats, puffs, frills, flounces. They are often decorated with voluminous flowers. In this case, the product can be not only one-color, but also a contrasting two-color.

The finishing elements of removable covers can be various edging, braid, fringe, pom-poms, buttons. On sale there are products with rhinestones, iridescent colored lights. There are products with applications in the form of knitted elements on a textile cover.

Variants of rough cloth, decorated with net tulle on one side, attract attention.

Pillowcases with felt decor also look beautiful. In addition, today you can order pillowcases with a photo print. For children's rooms, you can choose products with comic book characters, famous cartoons or even your favorite manga characters.

Models with a 3D effect look very original. It can be flower hats, gifts tied with bows, shirt pillowcases.

Sheep pillowcases look funny. They can decorate a nursery, become a toy, a side of a crib.

Large toy cases are unique in their own way.

The design of pillowcases in the form of animal faces is interesting. Their shape remains predominantly square. The decorative elements are ears, noses, eyes, mustaches. This is all done from individual patches and sewn onto the front of the pillowcase.

Many brands are engaged in the production of covers for decorative pillows.

• Decent products are produced by TM Luxberry. The products of the Portuguese brand are distinguished not only by luxury and workmanship. The company produces models of standard and non-standard types (including options for sofa cushions). The brand also has knitted models that are fastened with large buttons.

• A large part of the assortment is made up of products from Chinese suppliers. For example, the products of the Tango trademark are worthy of attention. In addition to silk, velor and velvet models, the manufacturer produces products that imitate the cover of a llama, mink and lynx. His lines also include cotton patchwork pillowcases.

• The Ivanovo textile design studio produces several lines of decorative pillowcases. The prints are designed for different stylistic solutions of the interior. The choice is so great that here you can buy options even with eminent celebrities or politicians.

We offer several options for decorative design of pillowcases, clearly demonstrating the diversity of the product.

• Pillows in decorative pillowcases, selected to decorate the space in a nautical style.

• A product with decorative stitching, knitted decor and buttons.

• Country style model design options.

• A good choice of pillow cases for leather sofa.

• The choice of textiles to decorate the armchair of the guest area.

• An example of bright pillowcases made using the patchwork technique.

• A decorative Provencal style pillowcase that adorns a wicker chair.

• A variant of the product with a chic design and a 3D effect in a floral theme.

• A spectacular design option for a round pillowcase that can decorate any room.

• An example of a pillowcase design made from a regular men's shirt.