July 7, 2010

PILLOW TALK #3


Hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July! Summer is flying by ever so quickly...so let's get back to our "Pillow Talk". Last post we talked about colors and styles with a mention of putting different fabrics together. Today we will talk about the many options that are available with decorative pillows. They can be found (or made) in various shapes and sizes. Just to mention a few...we have square, rectangle, round, neck roll, triangle, heart-shaped, etc. Keep in mind that you can always mix-n-match shapes as well as fabrics and colors. Let's look at some PILLOW TALK...


Patterned rectangle pillows used here with a square pillow that is ruffled in a
stripe fabric to match the ottoman. How is that for coordinated!
Photo courtesy of Traditional Home Magazine
Pillows used here pull the bold colors from window treatments across the room.
Photo courtesy of Traditional Home Magazine
Notice the elegance and emphasis a black and white pillow can add.
Photo courtesy of Traditional Home Magazine
Here is a beautiful "toile" fabric with various pillow shapes used together.
Photo courtesy of Traditional Home Magazine
Look...no pillow shams! Just a pillow tuck and shaped pillows.
Photo courtesy of Traditional Home Magazine
room with red and green accents
Look at these delicious bold colors and different shapes of pillows used here...WOW!

Notice also that this color palette was built on a neutral background (sofa, leather chair, walls and carpeting are all neutrals). See...even pillows alone can add that punch of color!
Photo courtesy of Southern Living Magazine
This neutral living room is serene and calm without being boring. Details in sky blue and light green, like a pair of accent pillows, a large landscape painting, and potted ivy, spruce up this cozy fireplace.
An all neutral color palette, but look at how the blue pillows add that WOW factor!
Photo courtesy of Southern Living Magazine
living room with framed nature prints
Last but not least....the simplicity of a round tapestry pillow.
Photo courtesy of Southern Living Magazine

I hope you enjoyed taking a look at the variety of colors and shapes that pillows can be found in and how they can be used to accent your room(s). Next we will be looking at that "extra touch of style" for your pillows.....embellishments. It is sure to be "Simply Irresistible"!



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4 comments:

  1. Tammy E.July 7, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    All of these colors are simply beautiful! And simply irresistible! The rooms with the pink and green -- they have your name written all over them. I'm loving looking at all of these pictures and hearing your great advice!

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  2. Arborgate Interiors LLC July 8, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    You are so sweet...as always! I am glad you are enjoying the pictures and comments. It's amazing how just a simple thing, like pillows, can make such an impact. Oh, and yes, you are right...the pink ones DO indeed have my name written all over them - LOL! You know me pretty well! Blessings to you my dear friend! Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    You've captured some of my favorite images!! Your blog is great, love the focus on soft furnishings! I am now your newest follower! :-)

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  4. Arborgate Interiors LLC January 29, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thank you so much for your encouraging words! I am glad you are enjoying the designs we have shared and have decided to become a follower. Have a great week-end!

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