vendredi 29 avril 2016

Top Tips For Shopping For And Decorating With Vintage Throw Pillows

By Paul Howard


If you want an affordable and effective accessory for giving warmth and style to your home, then this guide is designed to help. Vintage throw pillows not only provide personality and character, they can add lots of color too. To follow you will find a variety of tips to help you with shopping for and decorating with this item.

You might be a little unsure of where to start your search but in fact you can find this item at a variety of places. For example, there are many unusual spots where you can find vintage soft furnishings including thrift stores and charity shops. On a similar note, antique stores and yard and garage sales are other places to find this type of item.

You can also find a number of newly launched stores selling vintage items and accessories, a style which is very popular with home owners today. This type of store may offer reproduction items in vintage styles. This can appeal to those who want a new and good condition item but with a period look.

If you enjoy creative activities, you may wish to give making your own pillows a try. It could be easier than you think and there are lots of resources available for little money which can help you along. For example, online there are many how to guides designed to help with making your own soft furnishings by using recycled or vintage fabrics.

There are lots of ways to go about sourcing old or vintage fabric and materials. You might even be inspired to recycles some fabrics from your own home, a fun way to get more use from old clothes and the like. As always you should make sure that any materials you are using as well as tools and sellers are safe and high quality.

There are a myriad of great ideas for decorating with this kind of item. It is often used on sofas and chairs in the living room to create a warm and inviting vibe. Choosing a fabric which ties into other accessories in the room can create a unified look. However, remember that the aim is for a casual and not too formal approach, so throwing together some contrasting colors and patterns can be very effective.

You may also find this type of item used in bedrooms where it can create a soft and charming style. Many people like to use soft florals and other vintage patterns in the bedroom throw cushions. There are countless floral patterns to choose from decades past.

For style tips on how to decorate with this item, you may be interested to peruse some of the blogs and websites online which are aimed at helping you to create vintage style. These often include style books to provide plenty of inspiration. They also may include tours of homes as well as interviews with designers. The vintage look is so popular that there is no shortage of resources available to help you to create it in your house.




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