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

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

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. 

 
 
SPLIT FLANGE

SPLIT FLANGE

ruffle flange

ruffle flange

butterfly corner

butterfly corner

Self flange with CONTRAST detail

Self flange with CONTRAST detail


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.

 

 

Tape

Tape is a decorative strip of material that is sewn onto the pillow. Tape can be applied on the face, edges, bottoms, or even on the flange of a pillow. The possibilities are endless!

 
#1 Samuel and Sons

#1 Samuel and Sons

#2 Samuel and Sons

#2 Samuel and Sons


 

Fringes

What are fringes?
Fringes are trims applied to a pillow to create ornate details. They can be small, thick, long, fluffy, looped or tasseled; so many options!

Brush fringe is a technique that applies simple strands of fabric that hang off the pillow.

Tasseled fringe is trim that creates individual tassels that are applied to the pillow.

Pom pom fringe is trim with fabric balls, or pom poms, that hang off the pillow.

 

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Need help finding the perfect throw pillows for your space? Schedule a design consultation today!

 
 
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