After months of searching, I finally decided on a sofa for the in-progress playroom. My husband kept questioning my need for a sofa in there, but I was adamant that we adults needed a place to sit. I came up with a great solution, but you’ll have to wait to see it. I have some “alterations” to make to our new sofa – you know that I can’t just leave something alone.
I want to add a few throw pillows to the new sofa, but I’m going to have to make sure they are the right choices. Because I know that they will always end up on the floor, used as trampolines, or supports for a blanket fort, I need them to be durable. Something tells me that my kids are going to really put the “throw” in throw pillow.
Though my great pillow search of 2012, I’ve coming across a ton of fun pillows that I wanted to share with you. There are really some gorgeous patterns and creative ideas out there today. Take a look for yourself.
For the Quirky pillow lover – These are pillows that will make you smile every time you see them. Each of these pillows are handmade and promise to be different than anything your neighbors have on their sofas.
1. Plush Bacon and Eggs Pillows 2. Customizable Texas State Pillow (other states available, too) 3. Mr. Maple Tree Pillow 4. Woodland Squirrel on Bicycle Pillow 5. Cone Dog Pillow
For the Detailed pillow lover – These pillows are made exciting by their details. Embroidery work and fun fabric textures take these a step beyond ordinary printed pillows.
1. Hedge Embroidered Pillow 2. Round Smocked Vintage Inspired Pillow 3. 9 Square Pillow 4. If…Then Pillow (check out the back)
For the Patterned pillow lover – These patterned pillows give a nod to worldly culture while staying modern through the use of color and gradients.
1. Masai Mara Ikat Pillow 2. Red and Black Ikat Pillow 3. Black Chevron Pillow 4. Blue Ikat Pillow
For the Unexpected pillow lover – These pillows make a statement without being over the top. Their designs keep them interesting and the color combinations make them unique.
1. The Curiosity Shoppe Pillow 2. Patch Woodgrain Pillow 3. Marimekko Kurpitsa Pillow 4. DIY Vintage Brazil Map Pillow 5. Patch Owl Pillow
What’s your favorite type of pillow? Do you go for the unexpected or do you prefer something more simple? Do you have matching pairs of pillows, or do you prefer to mix and match?
Title photo via Crate and Barrel
