Decorative pillows for the sofa: how to place accents

An original “set” of sofa cushions, made using the same color combinations, but in different variations.
There is hardly an apartment without a sofa. Each of them is made in its own way: in different colors, from different materials, with a unique design, size and quality. Purchasing a new sofa is an event for the family: it creates comfort, and its purpose is quite functional: comfortable for relaxing, suitable for sleeping. The sofa is one of the most durable pieces of furniture: it can last for many years.

Fashionable “Scottish” sofa with plain pillows in the living room interior

However, over time, it becomes boring to use: even if it does not creak, the usual design, ordinary furniture covering becomes uninteresting. This means that you need to come up with something that can become a highlight in the design of your favorite sofa.

Sofa cushions for the living room in oriental style

Sofa cushions – refresh your interior

A variety of sofa cushions for a small sofa for guests

An excellent solution for updating and decorating would be decorative pillows for the sofa.

If the color scheme of the sofa is monochromatic, calm, muted, it can be colored with bright covers that will refresh the interior and create a joyful mood.
For brightly colored furniture, on the contrary, pillows in plain pillowcases are more appropriate, which will add elegance and nobility to the interior of the room.
An interesting solution would be to make a cover in a combination of two or several types of fabrics of different colors and patterns. The main thing is not to overdo it, and not to spoil the overall impression of the overall design of the room with your design.

Upholstered furniture decorated with a variety of pillows: large and small, colored and plain, arranged in a certain order or carelessly thrown will look much more interesting.

Delicate turquoise “Flowers” pillows for a plain sofa in the interior of a cozy living room

Main features of decorative pillows

DIY decorative pillows for your sofa

You can decorate a sofa, make it comfortable and attractive, if you purchase pillows at any fabric or textile store. But do-it-yourself pillows on the sofa will add special chic and exclusivity to the furniture and the entire interior of the apartment. And there are more than enough craftswomen who create miracles!

Soft handmade pillows of different shapes and colors

Home handicrafts have long been uninspired by traditional square or round shapes of products. Today, a decorative pillow made at home can be perceived as a work of art. It can be given the following form:

any geometric figure;
funny animal;
flower, leaf;
letters, numbers, whole name;
in oriental style - an elongated roller.

The purpose of pillows has changed: from a purely “sleeping” accessory, it has become part of the decor of the apartment. Very large and soft, today they are often used as a piece of furniture, replacing a chair. Huge pillows are comfortable for gatherings. Children will happily lie on them on the floor while playing. In this case, they are used as ottomans or comfortable chairs of unusual design.

Large and small white pillows for relaxation and games fit perfectly into the interior of the room

In a nursery they can be bright and elegant, in other rooms they can fit into the overall interior as a bright spot against the backdrop of a classic, strict design or, conversely, the brightness of the design can be “muted” with products in monochromatic, restrained tones.

Large soft pillows “Big Flowers” for a children’s room

To make home decorative pillows, various materials are used, which gives the products originality and originality.

They easily fit into any interior, look impressive on beds in bedrooms and children's rooms, on small sofas, armchairs in any part of the apartment, creating cozy corners for relaxation and favorite activities.

Decorative pillows “Owls” of different shapes for a girl’s nursery

Where to start preparing for sewing

Master class with step-by-step photos of making a soft pillow in the shape of a flower

Even if a home craftswoman has little experience in sewing, she is able to master the technology of making pillows for a sofa: just use the recommendations of experienced needlewomen.

Preparation for sewing should begin by choosing the shape of the future pillow, size, material for production, and making a pattern.

DIY baby pillow in the shape of a cat

If the shape and size are chosen arbitrarily, the selection of material must be carefully considered and a number of factors that may affect the results of the work must be taken into account. Do not forget that the pillow is decorative, which means it does not have to match the color of the sofa, armchair or the general decoration of the room. It is considered in the interior of the apartment as an original decoration. At the same time, no one canceled the reference point to the overall interior.

Sewing a new cover for a sofa cushion

The choice of fabric will have its effect and be functionally useful or will remain only a way to diversify the color scheme of the room.

Textile	Material characteristics
Cotton	Good air permeability Lasting Gives a feeling of warmth Easy to wash Suitable for children's rooms and bedrooms
Silk	Various bright colors Lasting Gives a feeling of coolness on hot days Decorates an adult bedroom, armchair, sofa
Leather	Durable Requires careful care (cleaning) Used for decorative finishing of pillows
Brocade	Elegant dense material Gives a feeling of wealth and respectability In children's pillows - only in the form of inserts
Velvet	Soft beautiful Makes the pillow look elegant With constant use and frequent washing, it wears out quickly and loses its appearance.
Calico	Dense, long service life Various colors Washable well Read also: An office in an apartment is a convenient solution for a modern person Suitable for children's pillows
Fur	Soft, warm, “affectionate” material Requires constant cleaning or washing Accumulates a lot of dust May cause allergic reactions

To sew a pillow, you will need fabric and ordinary sewing accessories, to which, in addition to the filling, you can add decorative buttons.

Unusual handmade sofa cushion “Buttons”

By the way, you need to pay attention to the properties and characteristics of the material that is used as a pillow filler:

must be hypoallergenic;
moderately soft;
easy to wash.

The right filling for sofa cushions

Attention! The filler should not lose its shape after washing.

Practice shows that the most commonly used fillers for decorative pillows are foam rubber, synthetic padding polyester, and holofiber.

There are other fillers used for stuffing pillows:

cotton wool is not a very good filler: even if you stuff the pillow tightly, after a while it will fall off and the product will lose its shape;
fur - convenient as stuffing for pillows that are used for games and sitting on the floor; they are comfortable and soft, but quickly accumulate dust; you will have to clean them quite often;
silicone balls are a relatively new, convenient filler: does not cause allergies, easy to use, moderately soft.

Silicone bead filler for pillow filling

Internal filling

The main type of filler is foam molded into balls. Less often it is mixed with synthetic fluff. This is a very soft and fluffy type of synthetic fiber, much like fluffy cotton wool. Significantly softens the landing, but significantly increases the prices for chairs.

The filler has many features and not all of them are pleasant:

Polyurethane foam or expanded polystyrene are hygroscopic. This filler does not like increased dampness in rooms and is afraid of moisture spilled on the chair. Of course, it is possible to dry it, but this is associated with a number of difficulties;
The filler accumulates static electricity. When scattered, it sticks to all objects and is very difficult to remove;
In operation it settles. You will have to regularly add a fresh portion of balls;
The presence of synthetic fluff accelerates the settling process. We'll have to add it too;
The filler does not like overheating. Do not place chair cushions near radiators, electric fireplaces or other sources of increased heat generation. This way you will also avoid the risk of fire. Although, this applies more to covers. The filler itself will only melt and release a sharp, unpleasant odor;
Does not cause allergies. Also, pathogenic microorganisms do not grow in it, it is not susceptible to rotting or the appearance of mold;
Does not attract rodents and similar pests.

We create decorative pillows for the sofa with painting

Original DIY painting of sofa cushions

The pillows, amazing in their manufacturing method, will become a source of pride for the craftswoman, and guests will be delighted by the unusual stylish designs placed on the pillowcases. But they will be even more amazed if they find out that fantastic images appeared with the help of ice!

Using this amazing painting method, you can make several unusual cushion covers in one step.

Cushion fabric obtained using ice dyeing

For this you will need:

linen and cotton white fabric or ready-made pillowcases;
stainless steel grille; (can be used from the oven);
large container or sink;
fabric dye (powder);
ice in cubes or any other forms.

Advice. To avoid using harsh abrasives when cleaning your hands after painting, use rubber gloves

Making a sofa cushion with your own hands

The technology for making painted pillows is extremely simple.

The fabric and the finished pillowcase are soaked in water, and after it is well saturated with water, it is laid out on a wire rack to allow the water to drain. It does not need to be carefully covered or folded: on the contrary, it is better if it is crumpled - then the design will turn out to be unusual.
Fold the fabric into a mound, put ice on top, and sprinkle thickly with dye(s).
After the ice has completely melted, rinse the fabric well with cool water, dry it, and iron it.

The result is amazing!

Original colored sofa cushions painted with ice

Original armchairs made from pillows for the home

Every home has a wide variety of pillows. In principle, it is difficult to imagine a place where a person lives without pillows. But recently they have begun to be used in unexpected ways, creating frameless furniture from them, which includes original chairs made from pillows for the home . The good news is that you can make them yourself.

Decorative pillows have long become an integral part of the interior. Floor pillows, which came to us from time immemorial, have acquired new forms, and sometimes very unusual ones. They are created from modern materials and using new technologies, which allows you to look at them in a completely new way.

But anyone can sew an ordinary square or rectangular pillow. There would be a desire. And from them, it turns out, you can combine new comfortable and very useful furniture and objects in the household.

The shape and appearance of such original pillow chairs for the home depends on what they are intended for and in what place they will be located. Some will require quite a lot of space, while others look more compact.

If you like to relax in bed, drink a cup of hot coffee or tea, then you will probably need this floor-chair, which consists of rectangular or round armrests and a large square pillow at the back.

And, if you don’t feel well and decide to spend the day without getting out of bed, then it will help you get comfortable and entertain yourself by watching your favorite movie or reading an interesting book.

As you can see, the materials from which it can be made are very different, from cotton to satin, and even knitted options.

For greater comfort, a round cushion under your head and a special pillow under your feet will not hurt.

For a specific designed chair model, you will need pillows of a certain size and thickness. Look at what wonderful swing chairs you can make from bright multi-colored pillows for children. Would a child refuse such a home swing? Soft, comfortable and beautiful. Its very appearance attracts you and invites you to go for a ride. For very young children, it is necessary to make fasteners on the swing chair, with which you can fasten the child.

If you sew larger pillows, they will be perfect for adults. Hang a swing like this on the street, and people will line up to ride it.

By sewing three large square pillows and two triangular ones together, and connecting them with a strip of thick fabric or ribbon using fasteners, you can easily assemble a chair that will be useful anywhere. With this you can even go on a visit, or go out into nature. A very convenient and practical model.

In a similar way, an armchair is created from a large rectangular pillow, to which straps with clasps are sewn. Even kids can turn it into a kind of floor chair.

Frameless furniture has become popular and already has many fans. It moves easily, is not dangerous and looks original in the interior. A voluminous rectangular floor pillow - the mattress can easily be converted into a full-fledged chair using a contact tape. The armrests and backrest are fixed and the furniture is ready.

In the case of the next model, you will need a base. If you have an ordinary chair in your home that needs updating, then using pillows, you can make a creative designer chair out of it with your own hands. Remember which of your friends you saw such a miracle? No one? This means you have a chance to be the first.

And, if you want to not only surprise, but also amaze your friends, then feel free to sew a crystal chair. It looks like the throne of the king of the mountain. It looks a little scary, but very unexpected.

It turns out that making furniture with your own hands is not so difficult. You need to choose or come up with a unique shape, take the necessary materials and start working on creating an original chair from pillows for your home. Soon you will have a bright object that will not go unnoticed by everyone.

Now you know how to make a chair from pillows and all you have to do is create a masterpiece with your own hands! I wish you all success in creativity and creation!

Share useful information with your friends. Perhaps it will be useful to them too. Let your homes become beautiful, bright and cozy for everyone!

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We make knitted pillows for the sofa using knitting and crochet

Not everyone loves and knows how to sew, but for many needlewomen, knitting is their favorite pastime: they can devote all their free time to it. This means you can knit or crochet a beautiful decorative pillow. Moreover, the knitting technique can be different, and the imagination of home-grown craftswomen is to create real masterpieces: fine openwork knitting or dense, reliable patterns. A variety of color solutions will allow you to realize any idea. The main thing is that it is exclusive and cannot be found in stores.

Beautiful handmade knitted pillows

How to make a soft seat from yarn

Yarn is a universal material for needlework; it can be used for knitting and crocheting or making colored pom-poms. Any type of yarn work is suitable for making chair cushions.

We crochet according to the finished pattern, using ready-made square, rectangular and circular patterns, depending on the shape of the seat. You can knit from colored squares or diamonds to get a semblance of a patchwork technique if you want colorful pillows.

Crochet pattern for stool cushions

Set of seat cushions for stools made of multi-colored yarn

Shaped yarn reminiscent of “fur” or “grass” is an incomparable material for a cushion on a stool, bench, pouf or chair. You simply knit a solid fabric, but it is advisable to sew it on top of a finished pillow made of thick fabric with ties.

Soft pompoms are cut from leftover colored yarn and wound around a template or fingers. Then you need to tie this base in one place and cut the skein, fluffing it up - you get a fluffy ball with ties. These pompoms are tied at the same distance (or randomly) onto any mesh base (plastic, curtain fabric, crocheted fillet mesh).

Follow these steps to create medium sized pom poms.

Knitted pompom seats

Obviously, there is nothing difficult for people with skillful hands, imagination and a desire to create. We have prepared a selection of inspiring photos, looking at which you can choose a worthy role model. It all depends on the level of skill and what you can do - sew or knit. If you don’t have any skills, but really want to do something yourself, master the technique of making colored pompoms; it will come in handy in life.

About figure pillows, letter pillows

Letter or number pillows will be an excellent decoration for a child's room, and figurine pillows will cause special delight in kids. There is no doubt that they will become favorites of children, who will not only sleep on them with pleasure, but will also make them an element of games. It’s easy to sew them, but you need to prepare a template (pattern). It’s good if the two sides of the product are made of materials of different colors and textures, for example, one side is bright, with an interesting natural or “childish” pattern, and the other is made of a plain dense fabric.

By the way, such a pillow can be a wonderful gift for a baby and perform a developmental function: if you sew several pillows in the form of letters or numbers, you can be sure that the child will learn to read and count quite quickly.

Interior volumetric letters-pillows handmade

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Give yourself and your children an unforgettable feeling of carefreeness combined with a comfortable rest. The chair cushion will help you improve family relationships. Just read a book to your child or play with him, sitting comfortably on a soft, more like a “mattress” chair.