Floor cushions

In modern rooms, designers try to free up a maximum of free space and make the room spacious and stylish. One of the easiest ways is to get rid of bulky armchairs and sofas. But in this case, you have to replace them with something so that you and your guests have a place to sit. And here you will come to the aid of floor cushions. You will learn about what it is and how to correctly select and combine them with other interior details from this article.

First, let's see what these pillows are different from normal. First of all, let us recall the most obvious argument - because they are intended for sitting on the floor. Such products do not belong to the category of bedding, but to furniture.

Such soft pillows can be massive, and not very. It all depends on which company you are counting on. Pillows of this type are used in many modern rooms.They are most relevant to the interior in the Japanese and Turkish style. In Japan, they appreciate minimalism, and therefore choose concise monochromatic pads. And for residents of the East is just a tradition. They have such soft products are distinguished by bright colors and an abundance of shiny decorative inserts.

Seat cushions are not always square. They can be round, shapeless or vice versa, made in some unusual form. There are even modular pillows to help create a complete structure that adorns the room.

In addition to the fact that pillows of this type fit perfectly into a minimalist interior, they also have other advantages. Let's look at them so that you fully appreciate how good such a design idea is.

First of all, having bought several such pillows, you can solve the actual problem with the placement in the room of a large group of friends. If guests frequently drop in to see you, then at any moment you can get a few cushions from the next room. And after their departure you will hide all your temporary furniture.

Such a design decision seems interesting. It looks milder and much more comfortable than buying a few chairs.

Well, another important point - such products are great for children's activities. So if you have kids at home, then you can buy a few soft ottomans, on which they can have a tea party, spend time painting or just play. This is much better than playing on a cold floor, risking your health. True, buying pillows for children, you need to be particularly demanding on quality.

Floor cushions are now made for different rooms, and for different audiences. Therefore, the variety of the range is quite large. Let's look at a few popular options where you can relax and unwind.

Monophonic:

• First of all, you should pay attention to the colors. There are solid products, and decorated with various prints. But it is the decorative elements made in one color - this is the version that enjoys the greatest popularity.
• Plain gray-white, blue or red pillow Perfectly fit into a modern interior in modern style, for example.Such products can be made of both soft textiles and wool. Also, there are cozy knitted pillows that make the room truly homely.
• Knitted braids or simply embossed patterns make the pillow more attractive. So if you do not want to buy a patterned product, but the monochromatic pads seem too boring at the same time, then you can opt for just such a find.

Multicolored:

• Bright throw pillows, on which you can also sit, perfect for a small apartment, made in soothing colors. If the interior of the room is neutral, then you can easily diversify it in this way. Choose a few pillows of different colors or assemble a set of products made in the same color scheme. In any case, it will look stylish and cozy.
• Of the printed products at the peak of popularity still remain pillows in a cage or things decorated with floral print. Try to choose a pattern in the colors that match the basic colors of your interior.

Products in cases styled under the skin are also very popular.First, it looks stylish, and secondly, such material will last longer than plain textiles. With proper and regular care, the material will not wear out for a long time. Leather ottomans - a stylish design solution for the design of the apartment, and for the decor of a modern office space.

Separate conversation deserve pillows that are made specifically for children. It is important to pay attention not only to the bright design, but also to quality. Filler and upholstery must be hypoallergenic and high quality. So your child can safely play without harming their health. If you doubt the quality, it is best to contact a trusted manufacturer.

But no matter how good the pillow is, if it is gray and boring, then you can hardly be interested in her baby. In order for the child to be happy to sit on it, and not on the floor, the pad should be bright and beautiful. There are interesting models, for example, a pillow in the form of a yellow sun or a pouf, resembling a berry.

In general, pillows of this type are quite versatile.Therefore, to combine them with other things and furniture, as a rule, is not difficult. Buying another detail, try to think through how organically it fits into the interior that you have already created.

Designers recommend starting from the dominant color. Focus on those shades that occupy a maximum of free space in your interior. In addition to it, you can pick up either matching things or play on contrasts.

As for the size, in one room you can use as several pillows of the same size or different ones. It all depends on your preferences. The most convenient option is to collect several soft products at once, creating a mini-chair from them.

You can use this alternative to massive furniture in the bedroom, in the living room, and in other rooms up to the kitchen or balcony. Using floor cushions, you can divide the space into zones.

For example, if you have a small studio apartment, then in the corner opposite to the bed you can create a cozy place to relax. Install a small coffee table next to the pillows, take care of the right lighting, and you can rest there alone.and in the company of friends. A warm blanket will help to add this whole cosiness composition.

In the children's pads can be laid next to the toys or in the space reserved for the playing area. So baby will get used to the fact that he should sit there. In addition, this design of pillows and soft plush animals and will look more beautiful than just a chair set in a corner.

Floor cushions are far from new. But only in recent years they began to appear in our houses and apartments. Enjoy all the benefits of such an alternative to furniture, because you can not only save space, but also decorate your home.

How to sew a floor pillow with your own hands, see below.