DIY pillows

Decorative pillows have long been an important part of the textile design of many rooms. This functional and at the same time decorative element can be found not only in living rooms, but also in bedrooms, children's rooms, dining rooms and even kitchen rooms of a modern dwelling. Decorative pillows. In addition to performing its main function - ensuring the most comfortable location in the recreation area of ​​any room, they can act as an accent element of the interior (performed in bright or contrasting form) or serve as a guide in choosing a stylistic direction in the design of the space. In a word, we need decorative pillows not only for convenience, but also for beauty. It is especially nice that you can make this simple decoration item yourself. We have collected for you 100 ideas for creating practical and beautiful, stylish and artsy, bright and neutral, smooth and textured pillows for every taste, for various design options for your homes. Get inspired, recharge with ideas and create beauty for your own home.

A misconception is the fact that decorative pillows are only in the lounge area. Beautiful pillows and rollers can become part of the textile design of the bed. Comfortable pillows can be used for a comfortable location in the dining room or kitchen (for example, in the dining area with the so-called "corner"). Decorative pillows can be used not only in the interior of the home, but also outside it. For example, to increase the comfort of a relaxation area with garden furniture displayed on an open veranda or terrace, you can use various types of pillows, including decorative pillows.

With the help of bright decorative pillows, it is easiest and fastest to change the nature of the interior. If the whole room is executed in light or neutral colors, then bright textiles in the recreation area will easily become an accent element. For a global change in color temperature and design dynamics, it is enough to change the covers on the pillows, providing the comfort of the recreation area.

With the help of pillows on a sofa or bed, in small armchairs or large-scale ensembles, on personal chairs and even swings, you can uniquely determine the stylistic design of the interior. For example, the presence of a sea or beach style will be indicated by textile design using a blue and white strip, images of ships, anchors, shells, and inhabitants of various reservoirs.

From knitted pillow covers, it blows home coziness and comfort. Ideal for the Scandinavian style of decoration. But many variations of the modern style will easily accept a similar decor. Beautiful textured knitting in neutral tones will be a harmonious addition to the design of the recreation area, and bright threads will help create the necessary color accent if the image of a sofa, armchair or bed was destined to stand out against the general background.

What do you associate the word yarn with? What about wool? Surely many will say that the sheep fleece presented the saz. Knitting from wool threads of sheep-shaped pillows is an incredibly harmonious solution. And there is no need to speak about the originality of the result obtained - such decorative pillows will cheer you up even on the most gloomy day.

Hand-made snow-white lace will look great on linen or cotton pillow covers.

If you do not know how or do not want to knit, but you have knitting threads and the desire to use them to decorate covers of decorative pillows - the simplest application will be to make pompons.The technique is simple, and the child will also cope with it, but the result is a wonderful, textured decor, uplifting and transforming the neutral design of the room.

 

 

 

The most common option for creating textures on pillow covers is to use the fabric itself. Folds and various bends, bows and all kinds of weaving (from the main fabric), even knots - everything is used to create a creative design.

The method has become very popular, in which there is practically no need to sew - the pillow is literally wrapped in fabric, but in an original way.

Regular ruffles and ruffles can become the basis for creating an original and stylish decor item. It is enough to sew strips of fabric collected in ruffles on the simplest cushion cover, as a boring part of the interior turns into its decoration. This decoration method is also suitable for those. who is only trying on sewing.

With the help of many bright circles cut out of felt (or other material that keeps its shape well and does not require processing along the edges of the products), you can make an incredibly textured, original pillow that can decorate any interior.

Application is a great way to create a unique decorative element from improvised means. If you have the remains of fabrics, felt, beautiful threads, beads, rhinestones, braid or ribbons - any of these materials can become the basis for creating the applique. It is only necessary to decide on the subject. It will depend on the chosen stylistic design of the room for which the decorative pillow will be made. But there are many universal options - images of plants, flowers, geometric shapes, abstract patterns ...

The image of animals ...

New Year's subjects ...

 

Hearts, as a symbol of not only love, but also the holiday of the day of all lovers ...

 

 

 

Button appliqués are an easy way to decorate that even a child can handle. In particular, if the buttons are not sewn, but glued. Ask the children to help you and get not only the original decorative and at the same time practical element of the interior, but also invaluable minutes of joint creativity spent with the child.

Decorating pillow fabric with beads, rivets, and sequins looks even more textured and luxurious. It may not be convenient to use such pillows for their intended purpose, but they will certainly decorate the interior.

A great opportunity for the rational disposal of residues of fabrics of different colors is the use of pieces for the manufacture of pillows in the style of patchwork. Patchwork sewing looks original and invariably brings warmth and comfort to any interior.

The easiest way to combine fabrics - the location of translucent lace on a plain background. The design looks elegant and even modest, it organically fits into almost any interior of the room. If you are not sure about the possibility of combining fabrics of different colors and prints to create decorative pillows, then use the more or less neutral option, which will organically look in the modern interior of any room . The black-and-white print is quite conservative and is able to successfully fit into various options of the decor and color palette of the room.

Combination of fabrics of not only different colors, but also textures looks luxurious. For example, elements of leather or jeans look great as a decor against a plain solid fabric.

 

 

Drawing on fabric is not one of the types of children's tricks for "transforming" the surrounding space, into an occupation for quite adult people who want to create truly exclusive decor items for their homes. On sale there are many devices for drawing on fabric that can be used on various types of textiles. The pillows can then be washed.A drawing can be abstract (a person without an art education, but with the obligatory desire to create an original, personalized thing for his home, can create this ...)

The print may be quite specific. An interesting way to create a picture or pattern is to use a stencil. As a blank for transferring the pattern to the fabric, a twig or leaf, letters, geometric shapes, in a word, any image that is convex enough to leave prints on the pillow cover can act as a blank.

Do not rush to throw away spoiled or simply out of fashion items - they can become the basis for a new interior item, for example, a cover for a decorative pillow. The advantage of this approach is not only in obtaining a new decorative element (with a functional load, meanwhile), but also in that you will not need to spend on consumables. See which original items can be sewn from an old shirt, dress or sweater

 

Making decorative pillows for children is a special pleasure. After all, such a textile element of the interior will not only fulfill its basic functions, but also decorate the child’s room, can become a favorite toy, the reason for acquiring new knowledge and skills, sensations and impressions. When making pillows for decorating a children's room, it is important to understand that they will be used not only for their intended purpose, not only on the bed and sofa, in an armchair or chair, but also on the floor, and will take an active part in games.

 

Recently, the manufacture of pillow letters has become very popular, which can be used both for its intended purpose and in the form of decor and toys. Most often, letters are made for children's rooms, from which you can make the name of the child or sew one capital letter of the name.