Types of Decorative Pillows
Pillows are the easiest way to decorate any living space. A dull and boring couch can be made interesting by throwing a few new decorative pillows. Without purchasing all new expensive bedding, just a pillow swap can alter the whole look of your bed. Decorative pillows are available in all sizes, shapes, and colors; however they can be differentiated by their features.
Here are some of the most common types of decorative pillows:
Tassels:
Tasseled pillows mostly have a tassel at each corner, and often one in the middle for added dimension and detail. These pillows have an elegant look, which suits best in a more formal room.
Fringe:
Fringed pillows can be used in both a formal and a casual room, depending on the fabric they are made from. Silks and velvets are generally used in a living room, whereas micro-fibers and cottons are commonly found in a den. The length and thickness of the fringe varies from pillow to pillow.
Tapestry:
Tapestry is an opulently woven fabric, mostly with pastoral or classical themes evocative of antique wall tapestries. Although hand-woven tapestry pillows are beyond many budgets, however machine-made pillows are omnipresent and also low-priced. Generally, these pillows come in the floral designs.
Tufts:
Tufted pillows have notches that are mostly marked by a button. Many tufts can range from one in the middle of the pillow to multiple tufts covering the entire top.
Quilting or Needlework:
Quilted pillows have several decorative stitched patterns.
A number of quilted pillow tops are the authentic item, joined from small pieces of fabric just like a patchwork. Other quilted pillow tops are a single piece of fabric that is quilted for show only.
Needlework pillows can be made by using any of a number of techniques, like needlepoint, cross stitch, candle-wicking, silk ribbon embroidery, and many more.
Cording:
A corded pillow usually has a decorative, sometimes braided, cord on all of its four sides. Cording often used in a contrasting color to create more interest, and it can be combined with other characteristics such as tassels, tufting, or quilting.
Bolster:
Bolster pillows are in cylindrical form, and are mostly found in the bedroom. Decorative bolster pillows are quite short in size; however those that are especially designed for support are mostly long enough to be placed at the head of the bed.
