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Blankets, throws, textiles and rugs are all elements that contribute to making the home warm and welcoming, not just in winter.
Furnishing a bed with soft, colorful pillows, for example, can enliven a dull sleeping area, just as a sofa with cushions can give the living room that touch of originality it lacks to truly be yours. What about a beautiful Persian rug in the entrance? A great welcome for your guests.
With a pinch of imagination and creativity, textiles can transform any room into a unique space that reflects your style. If you don't know where to start, we recommend taking a look at these 10 ideas on how to decorate your home with cushions, rugs, and throws that we at Casavo have collected for you.
1. Decorating a bed with pillows: why you should do it
The pillows on the bed are the most eye-catching detail of the entire room and also give some clues about your personality. Crumpled and haphazardly arranged? You're probably someone with a busy routine and don't have time to pay attention to the details. Colorful and with perfectly ironed pillowcases? In addition to having a strong creative streak, you love order and want to have everything under control.
So, if you think that choosing the furniture for the bedroom is enough to furnish it and speak about you, you're wrong. Even accessories such as cushions, quilts and runners can help create the warm atmosphere needed to promote relaxation and reveal small nuances of your character.
2. Pillows in the bedroom: which colors to choose
When decorating a bed with pillows, you must first decide what color to buy them. Should they match the colors of the upholstery and furnishings, or should they play with contrasts? There's no exact answer: the choice depends on your taste.
For a children's bedroom, brighter colors are undoubtedly the best option, especially if associated with cartoon characters, superheroes, or princesses. As for the master bedroom, there are various possibilities:
- if you prefer a more elegant and refined style, cream white is ideal;
- if you love the Scandinavian style, opt for pastel colors;
- for an ethnic touch, however, use warm tones that recall the exotic lands that inspire you.
Once you've made your decision, complete the set with sheets, quilt and runner.
3. Decorating with artistic cushions? Life is here!
If you're looking for an eclectic idea to add color to your living area, try decorating the sofa with artistic cushions. There are different types of pillowcases decorated with reproductions of pop, cubist, or expressionist works of art that can make your living room welcoming and unique at the same time.
These furnishing accessories are ideal for essential, monochromatic two-seater sofas, or for vintage sofas with retro shapes.
4. Decorate with cushions outdoors
On the balcony, on a wooden bench on the veranda, or on the grass in the garden, outdoor cushions are a decorative element you simply cannot do without.
Made in bright colors and with UV- and weather-resistant fibers, you can use them however you like: small and patterned to embellish sofas and chairs; large and flat to provide comfortable seating on the lawn.
Whatever model you choose, by combining the cushions with a few other details – candles, plants, and vases – you will give character to your outdoor spaces and create a splendid open-air relaxation area for your summer evenings.
5. Tone-on-tone rugs
Decorating your home with tone-on-tone rugs is the solution to adopt if the style of your apartment—from the furniture to the wall paint—is neutral.
To avoid monotony, however, adopt a few small tricks: yes to colors that reflect the nuances of the various rooms; no to rugs without personality. There are particular textures or patterns that, while not an explosion of color, give a little movement to the surfaces, which never hurts: go for those.
6. Persian Rugs: The Return of a Great Classic
Long considered out of fashion, they have returned to the forefront of interior design trends, especially when it comes to industrial-style lofts
Persian rugs are short-pile, crafted with swirls or geometric patterns, and available in various sizes. Elongated runners, for example, are perfect for decorating a kitchen with rugs: a long colored strip running parallel to the stove is a different—and also quite chic!—way to protect the floor from splashes of water. The same goes for the bathroom: after a shower, resting your feet on a warm Persian rug is that little extra luxury that can make you feel truly at home.
7. Rugs and cushions? Choose them in coordination
When you find yourself decorating your home with rugs and cushions, it is essential to be able to synchronize the dominant color
If, for example, you have chosen cushions and a dark gray rug for your relaxation area, it will be better to place furnishing elements of the same color in other corners of the room. Curtains are also fine, as long as they coordinate with the other textiles you have chosen.
After all, interior design is a question of balance and harmony, don't you think?
8. Vinyl rugs: the latest in textiles
If you want to impress your guests, then you can choose to add vinyl rugs to your decor. They are shiny rugs, easy to clean, and with a final effect very similar to maiolica.
Considering the particular finishes and bright colors, to avoid weighing down a room dedicated to relaxation like the living room, it is better to use them in the bathroom or in the entrance. Alternatively, they are also an excellent choice for decorating terraces and balconies, because they are particularly resistant to wear.
We at Casavo suggest this solution if you don't like traditional rugs or even if your apartment requires complete re-flooring: vinyl ones look like tiles without actually being them.
9. Decorating with throws is possible
The first practical and refined idea for decorating the living room with the help of a throw is to place it over the back of the sofa. You can fold it carefully if you want to achieve a more tidy effect, or position it as a sort of drape to give the room a more lived-in feel.
Be careful, though: if you choose the second option, the rest of the house must be impeccable, otherwise you run the risk of creating chaos rather than originality.
10. Baskets and blankets: a perfect match
If you don't like the idea of keeping blankets always on display, even if arranged thoughtfully, another furnishing solution, especially in country chic homes, is to use spacious wicker baskets to store them. Fold or roll them inside and, if you like, add some magazines for your free time. Do you love books? Place a small shelf or bedside table next to the baskets for your latest reading.
Now that you know how to decorate a home with cushions, throws, and rugs, you need to start searching for the perfect one for you and your family. Take a look at the : it could be hiding right there, among the dozens of offers we have selected for you.
