Sofa cushions

Decorative elements and decorations will help to quickly refresh the familiar interior and add a touch of originality and freshness to it: beautiful curtains, an unusual lamp, wall paintings or panels. The same goes for furniture renovation. Refreshing the sofa and drawing attention to it will help bright, catchy accents: bedspread, rug, throw pillows.

Decorative pillows, as an element of decoration of upholstered furniture, appeared many hundreds of years ago. They were sewn of silk, satin, brocade and trimmed with silver and gold threads. They were a luxury item and were found only in palaces or houses of very wealthy people. By how many pillows were in the owner's arsenal, it was quite possible to judge the degree of his financial well-being.

Today, these elements can be found in almost every home. They are used for sleeping, comfortable and comfortable sitting on the sofa, as an interior decoration. They are carried out in the most different forms, have the different size, are sewed from various materials.

For stuffing pads are used:

1. Natural materials (down / feather, cotton wool, buckwheat, wool). The buckwheat pillow has a good massage effect. Feather, cotton and wool pads perfectly keep the heat and give a comfortable feeling when you touch them.
2. Artificial fillers.

The latter include:

• foam rubber (reliable, durable material, perfectly keeps the shape of the pillow);
• latex;
• memory foam (a new generation material that can take the shape of a head and gently support it);
• coconut;
• polyurethane foam (used for orthopedic models).

If the pillow is regularly used for sleep, it makes sense to pay attention to the spring blocks for its filling.They are quite soft and comfortable. To make the pillow more rigid and hard, you can add a layer of coconut fiber or thermal block to the blocks.

For sewing covers used strong and fairly durable materials (tapestry, flock, chenille).

As for the forms and models, in which modern decorative pillows are presented, the most common and popular today are the following options:

• pillow (square pillow);
• Turkish (can be square or round with opposite folds or gathered);
• a roller (a dense, cylindrical pad that is placed under the legs or neck);
• quilted (the model is decorated with decorative lines).

In addition to the decorative properties, pillows for a sofa also have purely functional characteristics. To update your old favorite sofa, it is not necessary to change it to a new model - it is enough to buy new pillows. Many manufacturing companies offer several options for pillows for the sofa "Baby", "Youth", "Jubilee" and other models.

When choosing pillows for a sofa, you need to make a start from the following nuances:

1. Purpose If the sofa is used for sleep and rest, the pads should be sufficiently soft, elastic, having an optimal size.
2. The size. For a small, neat sofa fit the same miniature pads. For more spacious and overall furniture it is better to choose decorative items of a larger size.
3. Contrast. For a bright, saturated with colors and colors of the interior cushions can be chosen in a more relaxed and restrained colors and vice versa.
4. The form. For elongated rectangular sofas are best suited elongated pads. For a sofa, made in a classic style with high curved backs, square models are perfect, and the beauty of elegant furniture with carved legs is perfectly highlighted by rounded pads with decorative tassels.
5. Ornament. Pads can be plain or printed. In the classic interior a floral or geometric print looks great, the oriental interior requires an appropriate pattern.

It is very simple to decorate your interior in an original and unusual way - a decorative cushion of any shape, size and design can be made by hand.

Here are some simple and uncomplicated options:

• To create a classic square cushion, you must purchase polyurethane as a padding. Several layers of this material will allow you to create a rigid, elastic pad. The cover can be sewed from a pillow tic or any other suitable fabric. The outer cover is sewn from a special upholstery fabric, and in order to make it easier to remove and wash, it is necessary to provide a side zipper.

• Update cushions with spring filling is also easy. To do this, you need to purchase felt, polyurethane foam of good density and special glue for it.

The procedure is as follows:

1. The spring block is lined with felt from all sides.
2. With the help of glue a polyurethane box is formed - the basis of a new pillow.
3. Then two cases are sewn - internal and external.

Decorating the finished pillow is the most creative and enjoyable process. That it allows you to create a truly unique decoration for home interior. For decor, you can use the following materials and design options:

• monophonic and variegated braid, with which you can perform a beautiful edging or create a small appliqué;
• scallops, fringe, lace, satin ribbon, brushes (used to trim the cushion around the perimeter);
• pieces of materials of different colors and textures (decoration in the technique of “patchwork” - a quilt);
• Buttons, rhinestones, sequins, stones, metal riveting, beads, glass beads;
• application;
• embroidery;
• hand painted;
• use knit or crochet cover.

Finally, a vivid video tutorial on creating original decorative pillows.