One of the simplest ways to brighten up your living room, family
room, or bedroom is to use throw cushions. And considering how many
fairly priced, appealing pillows are available, it would be a shame
to limit oneself to just two or three solid-coloured pillows, or,
worse still, the set that came with your couch. Keep in mind that
your pillows don't all have to be the same colour. If they don't,
you'll appear more affluent and competent. The tips below will show
you how to mix and match various patterns and/or colours to quickly
refresh your space with a coordinated but not matchy-matchy look if
you lack confidence in your ability to choose pillows.
There are many methods to mix and match throw pillows, albeit
occasionally it does need a skilled eye. Even if no two pillows have
the same colour, pattern, or design, a room can still look quite
upscale and contemporary. These suggestions are the perfect guide to
help you make decisions and streamline the process if you don't have
the time or inclination to conduct as much research or shopping as
you'd want.
CHOOSE
THREE COLOURS
Choose a "colour narrative" to guide your cushion choices
at first. Use three distinct hues from other parts of the space, such
as the rug, your bedding, the wall colour, or the drapes. Even if you
select a range of pillows with various designs, the effect will still
be cohesive if the pillows all have the same colour scheme. Please
browse our SHOP BY COLOR section to choose your perfect colour.
CHOOSE
THREE PATTERNS
Just make sure that each design incorporates at least one of the
colours from your three-colour tale if you want to mix three distinct
designs. It's usually easier to start with your "lead"
design, which is typically the biggest and contains all three colours
from your colour story. Only one or two of the colours can be used in
the secondary designs you choose. By starting with the pillows you
already own and moving backwards, choosing a lead design is much more
challenging.
CHOOSE
THREE PATTERN SIZES
Applying the Rule of Three requires consideration of the size of your
designs because you don't want them to compete with one another.
Instead, pick three distinct styles, and let one of them take centre
stage.
The largest pattern in the group should be your lead, followed by a
medium-sized print, such as a stripe or small houndstooth. The third
pattern should be the most subtle, such as a solid colour with an
unusual texture, a swiss dot pattern, or a damask stripe with a
delicate tone-on-tone pattern.
BREAK
THE RULES IF YOU WANT
Remember that every rule is supposed to be broken once you've learned
the procedures, especially when it comes to design! When mixing your
collection of lovely throw pillows according to the approach outlined
here, it's acceptable if you find that you prefer four colours or two
sizable patterns over one. Because ultimately all that matters is
that you enjoy what you see, simply utilise this Rule of Three as a
starting point for ideas. If you stick to the recipe, you'll get
stylish results, but don't be afraid to experiment until you find the
right mixture.
ADDITIONAL
TIPS
Once you've mastered the Rule of Threes, take into consideration
these additional suggestions made by room designers:
Odd numbers appear more contemporary: Remember that three or five are
excellent examples of odd numbers that complement a contemporary
design when placing your throw pillows. Odd numbers consistently tend
to be more artistic in the majority of design tastes. Additionally,
keep in mind that fewer, larger pillows seem more modern than a
scattering of smaller ones.
Even numbers appear to be standard: An even number of identical
pillows, such as two or four, appears neat and ordered for a balanced
and symmetrical design, especially on your bed or sofa.
Blending textures is also significant; even while pattern and colour
blending are essential, the texture should not be ignored. Play with
the contrast of silky and rough, fuzzy and soft. Faux fur, velvet,
linen, knit wools, and tasselled embellishments come to mind. You can
use touch and sensation in imaginative ways if you keep your colour
and pattern theme in mind.
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