Throw Pillows: It's All in the Details
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” - Charles Eames
It’s all in the details when it comes to creating a space that is uniquely yours. The easiest way to create a layered, detail-filled design is with your decorative throw pillows. Pillows can be simple, have a little detail, or be over-the-top ornate. Here’s everything you need to know about throw pillow details.
The Basics
Knife Edge
Knife edge pillows are the simplest forms. There are no ornate details around the edges, just the fabric sewn together, creating a sharp corner.These pillows create a clean, contemporary look that works with any decor.
contrast welt - romo
Welting
What’s a welt? A welt is simply a thin cord covered in fabric that creates a decorative ridge around the pillow. Welting provides a tailored look and gives a outline to the pillow.
Self Welting uses the same fabric as the pillow.
Contrast Welts use a separate fabric to create a contrasting look.
jayson home - Contrast Welt
Flanges
What’s a flange? A flange is a piece of fabric that extends beyond the seam of the pillow, giving it a soft, feminine detail.
There are a number of possibilities when it comes to flanges. They can be self or contrasting, split, or even ruffled.
A split flange creates two separate pieces of fabric to extend beyond the seam of the pillow, creating more volume, and can even be done in two different fabrics!
A butterfly flange is a flange that pleats at the corner. This is also called a Turkish corner.
A ruffle flange creates a lovely ruching.
Embellishing Details
I love banding, trims, gimp, and brush fringe! These little details can take your room from basic to layered and dynamic!
One of my favorite designer resources to shop for these details is Samuel and Sons Passementerie.
Passementerie, simply put, is decorative trimmings, braids, and fringes used on home and fashion accessories.
