Ever heard of a pillow vignette? Whilst it’s not a phrase you throw into conversation, it is a real thing. Just scroll through Instagram or Pinterest and it won’t take long to stumble across perfectly curated pillow displays – on beds, on sofas, on wooden benches in stunning entryways.
If pillowtalk (read: optimal pillow curation) is your thing, here are three tips to help you express your style in an effortless, seamless, and cohesive way:
- Work within your current palette
When curating your pillow collection, start with the colour palette in the room. Consider whether the room has light or dark tones and identify the key colours used in the space. This is your base to build on! Find textiles that complement the main colour palette and tweak accordingly. For example, you may want to bring in more contrast or keep the room tonal. By focussing on the overall theme, you can find cushions that enrich the colour of the space.
- Incorporate your favourite colours
Now you have a colour base to build on, consider what other colours you want included. From favourite colours to seasonal hues, don’t limit yourself.
Once you’ve chosen your colours, look for muted hues that feel neutral and timeless, think soft pinks, muted greens, to deep, warm tones of blue and red. Cushions can expand the palette of your room without becoming overbearing.
- Mix the patterns
With a palette established, it’s time to keep things visually interesting and dimensional. The key is to vary the application of the colours you’ve chosen by incorporating a mix of patterns and solids. Consider pairing block-printed cushions with simple patterns, solids, or textural covers to add contrast.
