How to Buy Decorative Throw Pillows

Decorative throw pillows are considered the jewelery of your home. It creates the final touch, the polish to your decorating scheme as you complete the process. But with so many choices, it's important to choose something classy and comfortable. Here's your guide to finding the perfect pillows for your room.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Consider the room you're going to put your decorative throw pillows in. Look at the color palette you've used in your design as well as the scale of prints you've used.

2. Take samples of the fabrics used in the room with you when you shop, even if that means hauling around the pillow sham from your bed. This will help insure the colors, print size and fabric choices will match your existing scheme.

3. Evaluate how the throw pillow will be used. Decorative throw pillows on the bed are rarely used, while throw pillows used to decorate your sofa may well be what somebody uses to cushion his heading during a Sunday nap. Choose fabrics for durability according to their use.

4. Pay attention to the scale of the fabric prints you're using. If you have several large-scale prints in your decorating scheme, choose solid-colored throw pillows, or small-scale designs to help unify the space and create a more balanced look.

5. Consider customizing your throw pillows. Many stores now sell pillow forms that allow you to design your own throw pillows to suit your space. Decorating with custom items like this make your room truly unique.

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on 3/10/2009 Excellent article on " How To Buy Decorative Throw Pillows". Very informative. Thanks!Best regards,Lori Lander, Ownerwww.DDHomeAccents.com