Designer Fabric Pillows

When searching for designer fabric pillows, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer number of options that are available. What type of couch pillow do you need?  Should you get pillow covers? What types of inserts are best for comfort and functionality? When it comes to designer pillows, there are a wide variety of options to work through before creating beautiful pillows for your home.

Choosing the perfect pillows for your living space isn’t always easy. There are a few things that you need to consider when getting started with the process.

1. Are you looking for a functional pillow or a decorative pillow?

Functional pillows come in all shapes and sizes. These can range from pillows that are on your bed, on your couch, or on a desk chair in the office. Not only do they come in different designs and sizes, they are also made from several different materials.

You have the choice of a:

• Down Pillow – a pillow that contains the feathers from geese, swans, or ducks. Feathers are typically taken from the underbelly and have the quills removed
• Down Alternative Pillow – this is similar to a down pillow mentioned above. However, these are usually filled with a synthetic material (synthetic polyester), instead of feathers from geese, swans, or ducks.
• Feather Pillow – a feather pillow is similar to the down pillow. However, a feather pillow includes feathers that have quills from the wings and backs of the animals
• Cotton Pillow – cotton pillows are made with cotton as the filler. they tend to be a bit thicker and firmer, as they are layered with cotton. Often, these pillows are covered in a cotton sateen fabric, which is durable and soft to the touch
• Latex Pillow – this pillow is made from all natural, soft latex. Latex pillows typically are hypoallergenic and can be beneficial for people that struggle during allergy season
• Memory Foam Pillow – memory foam pillows are created from polyurethane. They tend to be firmer, but allow for softening when pressure is applied. these pillows are fantastic for helping support a head and neck during sleep
• Shredded Memory Foam Pillow – shredded memory foam pillows are still made with a polyurethane material. However, it is often shredded inside the pillow case, allowing for the foam to move and cluster for the person using it. Shredded memory foam pillows often allow for more air flow, so it can be beneficial for people that get warm when sleeping
• Bamboo Pillow – bamboo pillows are filled with a bamboo fiber. These create a durable, yet soft, pillow that is firm and supportive
• Gel Pillow – gel pillows are made with a memory foam or a set of synthetic fibers that are infused with a material to help regulate body temperature. Gel pillows provide a lot of function and support while helping someone remain cool as they lounge or sleep
• Polyester Pillow – a polyester pillow is made using synthetic fibers. These pillows are often inexpensive and can be very easy to replace. If you’re in the market for designer pillows, polyester pillows could be a great option when buying designer pillow covers
• Buckwheat Pillow – buckwheat pillows, also known as Sobakawa pillows, are a traditional Japanese pillow that is filled with buckwheat seeds. They are firm, yet springy, and provide a good amount of support for the head and neck areas
• Microbead Pillow – Microbead pillows are very soft and squishy. That is because they are filled with a large amount of very tiny, polystyrene beads. These pillows will have a similar feel to beanbag chairs and other furniture of that nature

Functional pillows are ones that you use when going to sleep or getting comfortable on your couch. Within functional pillows, you have a lumbar pillow, special pillows that assist users alleviate neck or upper back pain.

If your bed and couch is filled with functional pillows already, it’s possible you may be looking at decorative pillows, decorative pillow covers, or throw pillows.

Throw pillows, also known as accent pillows, are used to accentuate a couch, room, or new paint color. They can be the ultimate addition to making a room beautiful. Accent pillows are a must when tying a room together, as they can add sophistication and glamour to a beautiful room set. The typical recommendation is having a set of 2-3 pillows when purchasing throw pillows.

When deciding on a set of beautiful throw pillows, the next conversation in line is about patterns. What type of patterns do you currently have in your home? Do you have any favorite patterns that you want to bring into your pillow design? If not, feel free to take a look below at some of the patterns you may want to consider:

• Classic Pieces / Classic Patterns – “Classic” can refer to a large number of things nowadays. Is there a certain pattern or style you would want to recreate from a decade or time?
• Fabric Patterns – Fabrics patterns use different fabrics to create images or lettering for a designer fabric pillow. Do you want to have any messaging or images portrayed on your pillow covers?
• Abstract Patterns – Abstract patterns use a series of fabrics or styles to create something meaningful for you. Abstract patterns allow for a bit more freedom than classic pieces
• Embroidered Pattern – Embroidered patterns use different fabric types to create a pattern on the front side of a throw pillow. An amazing fabric pattern can be used to highlight objects in a room, a certain message, or tie together a message
• Animal Print – Animal print pillows can be found at your local major shopping outlet. An exceptional animal print pillow can be harder to find. Animal print allows for a unique style and a story to be told through your design choices.
• Designer Fabric Pillow – Designer fabrics can really help accent a room or furniture piece. Designer throw pillows can be made with these specific accents in mind. We recommend talking to an expert when choosing fabric for pillows. They will be able to guide you in the right direction and give you a cost breakdown for choosing different designer fabrics.

An alternative to having throw pillows is to create a custom set of decorative throw pillow covers. After creating a beautiful design, a homeowner can purchase pillow inserts and fill the covers. Luxury throw pillows, more often than not, help to accentuate the design of a room while also being functional for people sitting down on a sofa.

Though necessary for a well furnished room, accent pillows that match your room and design, can be difficult to find! Most stores that sell ‘Beautiful Pillow Designs’ are often pre-made and customers have a hard time matching their couch or room design to the accent pillow. Often, having designer pillows made specially for your home is the best option.

Customers, to prepare for holiday seasons or social gatherings, can also create an array of pillow covers. These can be swapped out whenever necessary to match any occasion in the home!

The first step, when it comes to creating a decorative throw pillow, is deciding the exact style and colors that you will want to use. Are you going to make a room pop by having colorful throw pillows? Will you decide to use muted colors to accent a beautiful piece of artwork? Your choices should be based on the designs that you have in your room. Accent pillows are there to add to your room, not take away from it.

A custom throw pillow is something that everyone should consider adding to their home. Not only are colorful pillows a way to add relevance to a room, but they can be used as a way to create conversation around the house. A custom pillow can be created using any material that you choose.

You can choose from various fabrics and a large amount of colors too. The great thing about throw pillows is their ability to be customized. Do you have two different sets of bedsheets? With customizable throw pillow covers, you’ll always be matching.

At Imperial Decorating, we can help you decide between a solid color scheme or a handmade design for a decor pillow. Our talented designers can bring any of your ideas to life. Feel free to review our fabric showroom and previous decor projects. Our store has been creating luxury throw pillows for four generations.

Get started by reviewing pillow cover sizes below!

Standard	20 inches x 20 inches	51cm x 56cm
Queen	20 inches x 30 inches	51cm x 76cm
King	20 inches x 36 inches	51cm x 92cm
Body	20 inches x 54 inches	51cm x 137cm

Our passion is creating designs that make you love the interior of your home.  We have hundreds of decorative pillow options. Allow our design experts to work with you on choosing a decorative pillow cover. Give us a call today and let’s discuss what you’re looking for!