From a purely functional perspective, the primary purpose of couch pillows is to provide support and comfort when one is seated. But support and comfort are not the only factors to take into consideration when purchasing couch pillows – there are interior décor factors too. Couch pillows are a vital fashion accessory and can bring life to what would otherwise be a drab couch set.
Couch pillows come in a diverse range of styles, textures and fillings. The best pillows are those that blend in with and accentuate the design, material and colours used for the couch. Pillows that would work well on a leather couch may not be as suitable for an identical coloured fabric couch. For fabric couches, the best pillows will often be those of a colour, design and fabric that is consistent with the drapery of the living room or lounge.
Some couch pillows are sewn-sealed but majority have a zipped opening to make cover replacement, cleaning and repair that much easier. When a zip is present on a couch pillow, it ought to be hidden from view. Custom hand-sewn couch pillows are worth considering if you want to achieve a unique design.
Custom couch pillows may be marginally more expensive than similar off-the-shelf alternatives but if you go for an appropriate design, the payoff is well worth it. Pillows may be elaborately decorated with embroidery, beads and/or sequins. Quilted pillows have a three dimensional effect and would sit well with a strong country décor theme.
The quality of the pillow’s fabric is a factor one cannot afford to ignore. Quality is dependent on three main factors – workmanship, the thread count and the type of material used. To be sure that the workmanship is up to par, inspect the pillows prior to purchase.
Make sure there are no loose stitches as these will reduce the pillow’s usable life and lead to additional repair works earlier than necessary. A high thread count makes for sturdier and more resilient pillows. Low thread count will rip fast especially of the couch where the pillows will be used is heavily used.
Certain materials such as silk have an air of luxury and would probably look great in certain setting. But silk couch pillows may be too delicate and expensive to use on for a couch that has above average use.
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