Sofa cushions in the interior

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

Sofa cushions come in many sizes - from huge ones that can be used as a separate sitting place to miniature ones. As for the form, the following varieties of decorative pillows for the sofa are distinguished here:

• square - standard form, dumka;

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

• round - can be complemented by other types;

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

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

• if the dominant shades of gray, green, blue, then decorative elements will look optimal in a cool key;
• bright red, orange, yellow tones require warm decor;
• neutral background tones for example, beige is an ideal choice, against its background everything will look luxurious, moreover, a print or a drawing of any format is appropriate;
• graphics and achromatic shades look best with additions in the form of white pillows with a black and gray ornament;
• neutral, restrained dominant palettes bright, juicy decorative elements emphasize well;
• do not add more than two saturated colorsotherwise the composition will reload;
• on a dark sofa the most difficult to choose a decor, look best in this version deep, rich tones and graphics;
• consider amount of sunshine, in well-lit rooms you can use cool tones, in poorly lit rooms it is better to choose warm;
• many colored pillows - a very bright solution, in this case they should all be monophonic, and the background should be calm;
• Pillows perfectly cope with the role of the link between the shades, which must 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 recommendations:

• graceful styles complement pillows made of silk, satin, llama, pastel, low-key;

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

• velvet and velor give comfort and luxury;

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

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

A few words about how you do not need to pick up pillows:

• tone-on-tone pillow with upholstery - a bad idea, boring and irrelevant;
• pillows in tone of textile - choose this option often, but it is very old-fashioned and will forgive the picture;
• identical, simple in shape and color pillows - even in a minimalist interior, pillows are an emphasis on which the gaze should linger.

Decorative elements must comply with the style of the room.

• East style. Pillows are an integral part of it, and there should be a lot of them. Thoughts with brushes, round patterns, bright ornament, rich colors are welcome. The color scheme is orange, turquoise, burgundy, violet, pink, yellow.

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

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

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

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

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

• If repeating textiles tone-on-tone is considered irrelevant, then some overlapping details are special chic.

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

• Pillows - a great way to combine disparate shades and prints in the interior and connect them into a single composition.

• The more neutral the background, the more options for connecting prints and shades. White sofa - the most neutral background of all possible.

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

• Contrast does not have to be catchy and cocky.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.

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