Decorative Pillows add an Instant Update to a Room

Giving a room an updated look doesn't have to be expensive. Decorative pillows provide an economical and creative way to add a wow factor to any room, whether you want to update your color scheme or just introduce holiday cheer. Here are 5 designer tips to help you use decorative pillows to create an instant room refresh:

Tip #1:  Mix & Match Patterns and Textures

Start with a color that compliments or matches the dominant color in your room. For example, if you have been following the gray-beige trend, you may want to consider a light rose or darker hue of the same grey-beige color.  Then choose a selection of modern decorative pillows that add character through their design or material.  Add a metallic mix patterned pillow next to a long, soft shag pillow and a velvet pillow. Consider adding a spotlight pillow with a favorite saying or image to complete the collection. Mixing and matching patterns and textures in your decorative pillows in a consistent color choice will result in a confident, classy and modern look for your room. Shop Decorative Pillows.

Tip #2:  Be Bold with Color

In rooms with a significantly dominant color, such as white or grey, introducing a bold selection of colorful decorative pillows can add an immediate wow factor.  Consider adding visually bold black and white patterned accent pillows to a blue room or white room. Turn your subtle grey-beige room into an energized, happy space by combining a selection of decorative pillows Tulsa in a variety of colors.  When using a variety of colors, it typically makes sense to keep the pillows consistent in size and shape to let the color do the talking. Shop Decorative Pillows.

Tip #3:  Combine Different Sizes & Shapes

Add visual interest across your bed, sofa or love seat with a mix of modern decorative pillows in different sizes and shapes. The variety adds appeal and lets the unique beauty of each accent pillow be on display.  It also adds a playful and smart, creative element to a room. When selecting decorative pillows of different sizes and shapes, it usually adds flare to select a variety of patterns and textures as well.  You may want to stay true to one color or marry a few complimentary colors together. Just be sure you use colors that already match other decor in your room -- or update your decor to match your new pillows! Shop Decorative Pillows.

Tip #4:  Bring the Beauty of Nature Inside

Today's modern decorative pillow designs offer a broad selection of styles that capture and display the beauty of nature. You can add a wonderful earthy tone to a room by adding a combination of floral pillows, with green shag "grass" pillows and bright designs in greens and blues to capture the essence of nature. This style of decorative pillow works beautifully in a sunroom, reading room or smaller corner nook to evoke a calm, welcoming feeling in all who enter the room. Shop Decorative Pillows.

Tip #5:  Add a Pop of Color Among Neutral Hues

Decorating with accent pillows provides a ton of flexibility in execution.  Add a few or add many, the choice is yours.  Make it personal. Do you want to compliment your sofa or bed or create a bold visual appeal?  You may want to start with a few and then add more as you become more comfortable with your selections and how they go together.  Another go way to start is to use a couple pillows that match your surface (sofa, lounge, bed) and to add one or two bold decorative pillows in a different color or design. This works well for the holidays, too.  Maybe crimson, gold and silver don't work for everyday but adding a couple bold, red pillows to a room can really add a festive flare! Shop Decorative Pillows.