Floor cushions in the interior of your home

Little things and accessories create a cozy atmosphere in the house. Textiles, lamps, figurines, paintings and, of course, decorative floor pillows. Placed in an artistic mess on the floor and sofa, these things create an atmosphere of peace and relaxation, make the room warmer, more interesting and truly unique. Let's try to figure out how to choose a little thought for decorating the interior.

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Do you think that floor pillows serve only as a decor? In fact, their feature set is much wider:

• Dumka can be used for relaxation. Pillows arranged in several rows form the original colorful carpet.
• They can be used when doing morning exercises.
• If guests come to you, and there are sorely enough sleeping places, you can fold decorative items in the form of a comfortable mattress.
• Pillows made of bright material can be used as color accents on a general neutral background.

If desired, such accessories can be made with your own hands - sew from an inexpensive fabric or knit from the remnants of thread. So the cost of decoration will be minimal.

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The right choice of size and shape

The choice of configuration and dimensions of the product depends on the designer's ideas and interior features. There are such types of forms:

• Square.
• Rectangle.
• A circle.

Important! Original look also pillows, rollers and ottomans. Recently, accessories in the form of soft toys, bundles and modular (prefabricated) puzzle designs have been popular.

As for the sizes, they are different - from miniature, childish, to truly gigantic.

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Combination with style solutions

The original decorative element fits perfectly into various styles:

1. Japanese style - around the table on low legs.
2. East - rollers in the form of cylinders, decorated with a cord with gold threads.
3. High tech. There can be different options - from a strict rectangle of a steel shade to bright interior elements.
4. Pillows on the floor fit perfectly into the interior of the Loft style. The color scheme is appropriate natural - shades of beige, brown, brick, terracotta
5. In the interior of Provence or Country, linen or canvas items decorated with a frill of cotton look beautiful.
6. For the Modern style, transformer pillows are best suited, from which, if necessary, you can put together a full sleeper.

In addition to the requirements that style canons dictate, the choice of one or another option depends on the purpose of the rooms:

• Soft pillows for sitting on the floor scattered near the fireplace are appropriate in the living room. The choice of texture and size of products depends on the taste preferences of the owners. As a rule, decorative elements have the correct geometric shape - rectangular, round or square. The texture and color palette of materials can be the same or different.
• The rollers look good in the bedroom. A picturesque slide made of square and round pillows will not hurt. Poufs are also appropriate.
• If you choose an accessory for a children's room, then it should be made of safe materials, without scratching elements and (or) strongly smelling materials.
• In the dining room, ottomans by the coffee table will look good.
• Large pillows on the floor made of non-marking, dense and warm material are suitable for a terrace or a veranda.

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Filler Classification

Having decided on the functionality of the product, it's time to think about choosing a filler. The main requirements for it are optimal rigidity and hypoallergenicity. The pillow needs to keep its shape well. There are such types of fillers:

• Down-feather. Products with natural filler are quite heavy. Their cost is quite high. But the main disadvantage of the natural fluff-feather mixture is that it is attractive to dust mites. In addition, the material absorbs water well and is not suitable for rooms with high humidity.
• Herbal fillers. It can be dried herbs, soft tree branches, buckwheat husks or shavings. Such products have a therapeutic effect. Aromatherapy helps to relax, relieve tension, reduce pain. However, allergy sufferers need to be careful about plant fillers.
• Vata. We can say that this material has become obsolete as a filler. Products are heavy. Over time, cotton wool gets off, the product loses its appeal.
• Natural and artificial latex. Comfortable, durable, pleasantly springy material. It is considered hypoallergenic, but there are people with individual intolerance to this material. Latex will last a very long time, retaining its characteristics, but its cost is quite high.
• Polystyrene is particularly lightweight. This is not surprising. The material is almost 90% air. The material is water-repellent, with well-defined antistatic characteristics and anti-stress effect.
• Foam rubber. One of the most popular options, used in the form of chopped pieces. The material is short-lived.
• Balls made of silicone. A pillow with this filling is ideal for a child’s room. The material is very pleasant to the touch, contributes to the development of finger motility.
• Synthetic winterizer. This is a soft synthetic material that deforms over time. Sintepon is a warm material with an antifungal effect. Synthetics is a warm material that is unattractive to mold and mildew.

Important! Due to the fact that the synthetic winterizer wears out very quickly, it can only be used for decorative accessories.

• Sintepuh is an excellent substitute for natural fluff. The material does not decay; it retains its properties well in humid rooms.
• Hollofiber. Made in the form of light balls. Hollofiber tolerates machine wash, keeps shape perfectly (just shake the product after drying).
• Struttofiber. This resilient material is suitable for modular products.

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Types of covers

The choice of cover depends on how you will use the product:

1. Decorative pillows can be made in the form of flowers or animal silhouettes, decorated with appliqués, embroideries, decorated with lace, tassels, braid or fabrics of different colors and textures.
2. Covers knitted from wool, acrylic or mixed yarn are not very durable, but they look very original due to the volumetric effect.
3. Leather is an excellent material for sitting on the floor.
4. Modular products are best sewn from dense synthetics. This will give the product strength, extend its working life. Several pillows made together form an original painting.
5. If the product is intended for open space - a garden or a verandah, it is advisable to cover them in waterproof material.
6. Silk or satin accessories decorated with embroidery are suitable for the interior of a classic style.

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Interesting Facts

Designer pillows are not just beautiful and original. There are masterpieces known throughout the world:

• Products from Todd von Bastians and Brian McCarthy resemble appetizing pancakes and pancakes. The filler of these products is warm elastic foam.
• Hot dog, fried eggs, sandwich, sliced ​​orange, sushi and rolls are interesting and creative solutions. There are even pillows made in the form of pieces of raw meat.
• The theme of toys is practically inexhaustible. This can be a roller in the form of a small funny dachshund or a huge lazy cat, which occupies half the room. Reading enthusiasts will love products with built-in wireless flashlights.
• Pads with images of celestial bodies. This idea belongs to designers from Korea. Want to sleep on Earth, Mars, the Moon or even a comet? - There is nothing easier !.
• Pillows harnesses. They are also called “snakes”. A long cloth or knitted “sausage” can be folded arbitrarily. The harnesses with fasteners are interesting, which allow you to design a pouf or chair in a matter of minutes.
• "Wave". The authors of the pillow waves were Celine Merhand and Anais Morel (France). Giant bizarre shapes covered the floor of the exhibition complex in the city of Metz.

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Pillow is a beautiful element of the interior, a useful gift, original and non-standard. Decorate your home, make it unique and unlike any other!