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Decorative Pillows

wilma — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:16:44 GMT

Do you like decorative pillows?

I love adding pillows to my sofas, chairs, and beds. I like adding pillows with colors, patterns, and details that complement the furniture and room. Not so many that it’s overwhelming or difficult to find a place to sit, but a few here and there.

For example, my solid sofa came with 2 pillows. I selected a print I liked that had the solid color in it. Then I bought 2 other pillows in a different color & print at a store that complement the sofa, existing pillows, & decor in the room. My DH doesn’t understand why I bought the other 2 pillows. He hates extra pillows. He’s always moving them out of his way. He also thinks extra decorative pillows on our bed are totally unnecessary.

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ninjawife — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:21:40 GMT

I agree with your husband about decorative pillows on the bed.

In my family room I have pillows that came with the couch as well as pillows that were made from the same material as the curtains in the room.

At the beach I have coral colored pillows on my grey couch. There are other coral accents throughout the downstairs which is an open floor plan.

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:25:27 GMT

I used to love to make them. I'd give them away as gifts.

It's fun to use one"s imagination.

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:26:25 GMT

@wilma wrote:
Do you like decorative pillows?

I love adding pillows to my sofas, chairs, and beds. I like adding pillows with colors, patterns, and details that complement the furniture and room. Not so many that it’s overwhelming or difficult to find a place to sit, but a few here and there.

For example, my solid sofa came with 2 pillows. I selected a print I liked that had the solid color in it. Then I bought 2 other pillows in a different color & print at a store that complement the sofa, existing pillows, & decor in the room. My DH doesn’t understand why I bought the other 2 pillows. He hates extra pillows. He’s always moving them out of his way. He also thinks extra decorative pillows on our bed are totally unnecessary.

I really like decorative pillows...for bed and sofas. I purchased a new sectional in March that cme with 4 pillows (one solid the color of the couch and the other blue on one side with a swirl blue design on the other which I don't like). I've been on the hunt for more. My husband got a recliner for Father's Day and I added a pillow with the saying "Let's Stay Home" it matches perfectly. I've always had pillows on our bed. My husband doesn't like any of it. Sees no reason for it and says it serves no fucntion. I don't care. I'm gonna keep on doing what I've been doing. Ha Ha.

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nana59 — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:28:28 GMT

i don't like decorative pillows...

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Leggett28 — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:40:50 GMT

OMG I love decorative pillows. I have a ton of them. I have pillows for different seasons. My husband has just given up on me and the pillows Lol 😆

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:54:26 GMT

Extra pillows ARE unnecessary! You don't NEED them, but they do look nice, don't they?

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SandySparkles — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:58:33 GMT

I absolutely LOVE decorating with pillows! One of my beds is loaded with them accenting the colorful floral comforter. I currently have 4 red Christmas pillows on my sofa in honor of CIJ.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Azcowgirl — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:14:03 GMT

I have a ton of them on my bed, that I dump on the chair in the living room at night since I don't want to put them on the floor. They even look pretty in a pile in the living room 😆.DH gave up the fight a long time ago. LOL.

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LindaSal — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:27:13 GMT

@wilma You made me laugh out loud!!! My hubby says I have a pillow problem!

I love them and have them all over the place, living room, bedrooms and even on my chairs in my kitchenette.....we don't usually sit there. I don't think it's too much, I love the look as long as it's not cluttered. I think it gives the room a warm and cozy feel.

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itsmetoo — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:33:45 GMT

I love decorative pillows too. And throws! I think they add so much softness, cozyness and warmth to a room. I'm all about cozy!

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:37:41 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
I used to love to make them. I'd give them away as gifts.

It's fun to use one"s imagination.

I was looking at Etsy for some new floor pillows.

Can't find them in stores and everything is MIC. I wanted to give business to a crafter and they keep 100% of their profits.

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Oznell — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:52:24 GMT

Oh, yes, I like them, @wilma ! Large, squishy pillows in interesting fabrics add so much "luxe" to a couch or bed.

I agree with designers who say, go with LARGE pillows (you can layer with all different sizes, but anchor with large). Have also come around to preferring feather or down-- because they feel more luxurious, not stiff-- and because you can "chop" them in the center which looks so cozy.

I had a terrible time with feathers coming through the velvet fabric of two of my pillows-- then I unzipped them and put the feather inserts in two other pillow covers with a different, sort of "tapestry" type fabric. Voila, no more annoying feathers popping through and stabbing me. So, I had to experiment, but they look and feel so soft now.

I like a mix of 22 by 22 inchers, with a few smaller square ones, and at least one longer rectangular "lumbar" pillow. I currently don't have a round one, but that would be good.

One invaluable tip I recently learned, if you want the look of more luxuriously "full" pillows. Always buy your inserts slightly larger than your toss pillows. For example, if you have two 18 by 18 inch covers, stuff them with 20 by 20 inch inserts-- really "ups" the look!

Edited to add: I realized the above paragraph was confusingly written. I meant to say-- buy your inserts slightly larger that your zipped pillow covers.

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Zaimee — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:54:21 GMT

Love pillows and throw! My LR.

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Oznell — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:36:16 GMT

@Zaimee-- gorgeous and luxurious! And the whole combo, including the art, is highly individual and gives us a tantalizing clue to your personality. I love seeing a well-thought out, defined style such as yours!

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:20:07 GMT

I love decorative pillows. When I purchased my new sofa last summer, it came with 4 pillows which I really liked because they're a geometric print. With the 4 pillows, there is hardly room to sit on it but I rarely, if ever, use my sofa. My bedroom has two pillows for sleeping then two pillows in coordinating shams that go with my bedspread. I have three other coordinating throw pillows plus a couple more that are sentimental to me. I really need a new bedroom suite along with new bedding, pillows, etc. That will probably wait a little while longer.

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stevieb — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:03:08 GMT

I love decorative pillows and over the course of many yeas have accumulated more than anyone outside of an institution should have accumulated... I can't help it, though. I love pattern and fabrics and this is an easy way to collect them. Also, changing out pillows can change the entire look of a room... I figure, as bad a habit as it's been, it's less costly than whole new rooms of furniture, curtains and rugs...

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J Town Girl — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:58:34 GMT

I'm going out on a limb here by saying this but I think most men don't like a lot of pillows. On our couch I only have the two large ones that came with it. At one time I had many pillows on our bed. Now I only have two shams that match the bedspread and two small throw pillows that match the decor.

My husband used to complain each night when he had to remove all of the extra pillows to turn down the bed. I wouldn't admit it to him but I also got tired of putting all of the pillows back on the bed each morning.

We've reached a happy compromise now and I actually like the bed better without so many pillows.

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Citrine1 — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:18:18 GMT

Yes! I love decorative pillows (and throws) and have them everywhere. Sofa, loveseat, chairs and all beds have decorative pillows. The only problem is that my one dog spends most of his time on the furniture, so the pillows are constantly being knocked to the floor and I am constantly putting them back.

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Leggett28 — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:58:39 GMT

@Zaimee Very pretty 😉🤗