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5 Tips To Using Decorative Pillows In Your Home

~ Naomi Pederson

One trick that the expert designers are sure to use when trying to update and freshen up a room is to switch around throw pillows. Often put down by men, throw pillows are a great way of changing the look and feel of a room without a lot of effort. We know this trick well because at Showhome Furniture our designers are always coming up with new creative designs to show off our amazing collection of high-quality furniture. As we are constantly bringing in new items, we are also constantly accessorizing our furniture with our amazing collection of awesome pillows.

We admit, we have an overwhelming selection of throw pillows and today we are going to discuss different ways you can use pillows in your decorating. If you would like your own free one-hour consultation from our expert design team, please contact Showhome Furniture.

First, choose a color scheme and stick with it. As you choose colors of pillows in the same scheme you will find that their impact will be the most noticeable. Try to find pillows in the shades of the same color or complementary to the scheme you choose.

Layer your pillows with simple patterns, then busy then solid. This helps keep our eye interested when looking at a room and is pleasing to the soul! The busiest print should be the largest and will get the most attention. The other prints should not compete with the busy print.

Use different texture of pillows together. Our long sheep fur pillows are some of our favorite. We love adding that soft texture to our designs because they are unique and so soft to touch.

Use the largest pillows on the outside and get smaller as they move to the middle of the couch or bed. You can just put pillows on one side of a piece of furniture if it isn’t that large. You want the pillows to complement, not distract you.

Lastly, don’t use too many pillows. You don’t want your guests to sit down on your couch and feel like they are getting lost in a pile of pillows. You want the pillows to add beauty and comfort to your experiences and not be uncomfortable.

Pillows can be an awesome way of updating your spaces. Be creative, try different pillows and most of all, have fun!

5 Easy Tips To Creating a Beautiful Boho Bedroom

~ Naomi Pederson

Summer is approaching fast and with summer comes tons of sun, fun and decorating!!!  As you all know, we love decorating at Showhome Furniture and every season calls for our creative juices to flow, but summer especially is a time that we really get into redoing our home and spaces. 

There is something about having the windows open and sunlight streaming through your bedroom that makes us want to redo our rooms. 

Our latest obsession is Bohemian style, and today we are going to give you some fabulous tips on how to create the perfect Boho Bedroom!!!

Bohemian, or Boho, is a style of design that is full of fun eclectic elements.  It contains warm earth colors, patterns and textures.  It is often complimented by vintage furniture and art!!

First, take stalk of what you already have.  Decorating is so fun, but it doesn’t mean it has to cost a ton.  Look around your home, chances are you have already a bunch of neat accessories or pieces of furniture that can be re-purposed or upcycled.  If you have them, use them!

Next come book a free consultation with our expert Showhome Furniture designers.  We spend thousands of dollars hiring the most expert designers in the city and offer this free service to our customers because we know having expert advise can make all the difference in every decorating project.  

Once you have your free consultation booked, and you have located what accessories or furniture that you already have on hand, it is time to decide what style of boho you are looking for.  Some Boho rooms use bright and bold colours to catch your eye, while others stick to a softer palettes and rely more on the layering of textures to bring it all together.

Regardless of what style you are going for, for an authentic boho look, stick to nature-inspired elements.  Earthy tones, natural furniture and soft-textures are some of the most important aspects of a Boho room.

Painting your wall is an inexpensive way to start your Boho room project.  My daughter Ellice is an expert painter and loves to work magic on her walls.  Mixing colours and techniques can really add a bit of magic to your Boho room.

Remember to layer.  If you have a small chair in your room add a soft blanket and a long haired pillow.  Put a rug on the floor and add plants on the table and ground.  All this layering make the room feel cozy and very Bohemian!!

We hope you enjoyed learning about how to create your own cozy Boho room! If you have any suggestions yourself please let us know! Don’t forget to book your free Showhome Furniture consultation today!