Ratna Sharma, Creative Director of CASA-ELAN says that adding cushions to your living room is an excellent opportunity to add colour and texture to a room and can be as effective as adding a new piece of artwork to your walls.
Modern Look
• Pillow number and placement: Go for an odd number, like three or five.
• Shape and size: Squares should be large enough to showcase a solid colour or a pattern. Oblongs are nice since they are a little less expected.
• Fabric: A limited colour palette and large geometric prints on smooth, tightly woven fabrics, like cotton and linen, work well in a modern environment.
• Trim: Most trim is traditional, but if you want to use it, make sure it mirrors the pillow’s primary hue but retains a solid block of colour.
Traditional Look
• Pillow number and placement: Two or four large pillows arranged on either side of a sofa impart symmetry and order.
• Shape and size: For eye-pleasing proportions, try pairing large square pillows with smaller squares or circles.
• Fabric: Velvet and silk look great in a classic setting. Pair a busy pattern with a simple one, a complicated plaid with a large floral that is just two or three colours. A print and a coordinating solid will work, too.
• Trim: Use big trim, like tassel fringe, for larger pillows to give them more oomph.
Eclectic Look
• Pillow number and placement: Try two pillows in one corner with a third at the opposite end.
• Shape and size: Pick similarly sized pillows to tie together a diverse collection.
• Fabric: You can have a couple of pillows that match or five pillows in five different fabrics, but make sure there is at least one colour in common to give the arrangement some unity.
• Trim: Avoid excess; keep trim simple and express yourself more through fabrics.
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