Why Your Home Deserves High-End Designer Throw Pillows

Our home…

It’s where we host friends and family. It’s where we create memories that last a lifetime. It’s what we like to show off when we meet new people or see a friend after a long time apart. Our home, essentially, is an extension of ourselves. That being said, it’s important that we fill our home with the items that make us happy and give us a sense of fulfillment.

Consider the common questions below as a guideline as you begin to plan the design style for your home:

• Are you a fan of abstract patterns?
• Do you prefer timeless patterns, timeless designs, contemporary style, an abstract pattern, or a classic design?
• Are you looking for a statement piece to accent a new object (painting, centerpiece, furniture) in your living room?
• Are you looking to add a pop of color to a sitting lounge or other room?
• Do you prefer having designer fabrics, linen fabrics, or machine washable fabrics? Do you want to have natural materials interwoven into your fabrics?
• How important is style versus comfort?
• Do you often host people at your home? Are you seeking designer throw pillows for a bedroom, living room, or den area?
• What living space are we addressing? Do we need to discuss an outdoor fabric that can be used during the summer months?
• Do you need accent pillows for an existing set?
• Are your beautiful pillows in need of some touching up? Do you need to replicate an older design with some new material?

After you have become a design expert by answering the questions above, the conversation can shift to what types of materials you will need and how to make your vision a reality. Below is a huge selection of fabric designers that you may want to take a look at. Additionally, you may want to discuss these options with any designer you plan on working with.

• Thibaut
• Scalamandre
• Schumacher
• William Morris
• Cowtan & Tout
• Old World Weavers
• Casamance
• Kravet
• Colefax & Fowler
• S. Harris
• Ralph Lauren
• Perennials

For high-end designer pillows, there are two paths that you can take to style your room. Each pillow type has a specific role to help your home shine.

• Decorative Pillows / Accent Pillows:

While these are typically smaller in size and do not offer as much support, a beautiful, decorative throw pillow can add the much needed pop of color you are looking for and help bring a furniture set together. Decorative pillows also add the functionality of using pillow inserts. While these sacrifice some comfort, it allows for the homeowner to design a set of decorative throw pillow covers. This means that you can switch the style of your room as often as you change your clothes! One day, you could be using a floral pillow to highlight a piece of artwork. For the upcoming winter season, use rich colors to ring in the holiday spirit! By using pillow covers, you can add that touch of elegance for whatever occasion you need!

• A Classic Pillow / Functional Pillow

For a living room, sitting area, den, or basement, you may want to consider a classic pillow or lumbar pillows. These can be used for lounging, propping up a book on your lap, or for taking a nap! A functional pillow like these can use a variety of color palettes to match a room’s style or motif while also providing comfort. If you have a design you want to use, let our designers bring it to life and add a touch of glam to your living area! Designers should ensure that with a classic pillow or functional pillow, only soft fabrics will be used. While some pillows can be abrasive on sensitive skin, our designer fabrics will provide a cooling sensation as you lounge and relax in your home!

• Outdoor Pillow:

For an outdoor pillow, you’ll want to discuss the best materials and machine washable covers so that your pillow inserts last a long time. Depending on what outdoor set you have for your home, we tend to recommend neutral colors or solid colors.  As with decorative pillows, it is a good idea to use pillow inserts with decorative throw pillow covers. These will help to resist fading over time from rain, sunshine, or snow and also allow for easy cleaning! Depending on your outdoor setup, you may want to look at timeless designs that match your garden or back patio area. Rich colors, bright colors,  or floral patterns will help to bring your outdoor area together and add to your comfort level.

Regarding patterns, there are a huge selection of patterns that you can choose from for your home as well. When planning out your home, your style is going to shine through the choices that you make. Make a note to research the patterns below and discover what you like, or what works for the area you are trying to put together:

• Kaleidoscopic Pattern – a pattern that focuses on repeating images or colors
• Intricate Jacquard Patterns – a pattern that focuses on complex, in-woven designs to create an image. This often requires the use of a special loom to make the fabric come together
• Graphic Pillow – a pillow that has some sort of photo or graphic on it. These can be a nice way to tie in certain elements of a room and can be great for outdoor living spaces. Additionally, porches or gazebo areas that have lots of plant life can be tied together with a botanical pillow
• Solid Color Pillow – a pillow that is all one color. Having a single color pillow allows the opportunity to choose from different fabric types. The beautiful colors that you choose for your pillows should be made by a handcrafted designer who can create pillows that will really shine
• Botanical Pillow – a pillow that depicts plants, foliage, trees, or shrubbery. Pillows with a botanical pattern or design can be a great

Beautiful homes often focus on a set of patterns for each room, or a design that helps to bring together the entire home. A motif pillow that finds its way into every room of the house is a great option to tie parts of the home together. The final point to consider, when thinking about high-end designer pillows, is the fabric that you want to use. Throw pillow covers can be made from a wide variety of materials. Depending on your pattern or style, these decisions dovetail into what is possible and will suit your house the best.

• Do you want to use a tactile design or fabric that serves a specific purpose?
• Are you looking for a textured design? Textures can often help compliment furniture, but you may want to imagine the comfort level of the resource you are using.
• Do you want to use a durable velvet fabric? A velvet pillow adds a pop of color, but can be difficult to maintain in a home with children or pets (do you have a washing machine that can keep your velvet fabric looking good for years?)
• Are you looking to use a cotton blend pillow cover? This tends to be a customer favorite as it is easy to maintain and change out
• Do you want to have hidden zippers on your throw pillow covers? Some fabrics are better at hiding zippers than others
• What elegant design or exquisite design are you looking for? Would you prefer a more subtle design to help bring elements together? Fabrics can show off beautiful colors in different ways, so fabric will play a role in this decision
• Are solid color pillows an option, no matter what fabrics you want to use?

Our home represents a large part of your personality. In the end, you deserve to have high-end designer pillows that accentuate your style and all the hard work you’ve put into your home. We want our customers to enjoy showing off their home, and we can help! Reach out to Imperial Decorating today, and start the process of making your home even more beautiful!

Imperial Decorating has over 90 years of experience when it comes to creating decorative pillows, luxury throw pillows, and designer fabrics. Since 1932, our family has been serving our community by creating beautiful designer pillows that are aesthetically pleasing. At Imperial Decorating, our process is a little bit different. We have expert designers on staff who specialize in design style, matching quality fabrics and upcoming trends for the new season. If you have trouble deciding on a direction, our design experts will be happy to help you identify the color schemes and design styles that are currently in your home and then begin to develop a plan for your home transformation.

Our fabrics are priced based on quality and can be purchased by the yard. We carry fabric as low as $19 a yard! Our most popular range of fabrics are priced at $50-$250 a yard. Let’s discuss what options are available at our store or over the phone. Click the link below to schedule a consultation with us. We look forward to hearing from you.