Friday 29 April 2016

How To Shop For And Decorate Using Vintage Throw Pillows

By Paul Howard


If you are seeking a very effective and affordable item to bring warmth as well as style to your abode, the following guide is geared towards helping you to achieve this. In fact, vintage throw pillows are a simple and low cost means of adding character and personality as well as plenty of pattern and color. The next paragraphs show you how with a number of pointers to help with decorating and shopping.

You might not be sure where to begin your search but thankfully there are lots of resources around to help you out. For instance, you can find this item at a variety of lesser known venues including thrift stores and even flea markets. Antique sellers, yard and garage sales are other options for sourcing vintage soft furnishings.

There are also many newly launched vintage home decor stores which are very much in style today. They may offer a host of one of a kind decorating accessories to give your home that lived in and loved look. As well, many of these stores offer reproductions which are vintage inspired. The plus point of this type of furnishing is that it is relatively new and therefore in good shape but also has vintage flair.

If you enjoy crafts, another option is to make your very own design using an old type of fabric. The options are seemingly endless as there are so many great patterns and fabrics to choose from. You can find many how to guides to creating your own cushions available via craft and sewing blogs and websites online. Some even include patterns and step by step instructions.

There are lots of ways to go about sourcing old or vintage fabric and materials. You might even be inspired to recycles some fabrics from your own home, a fun way to get more use from old clothes and the like. As always you should make sure that any materials you are using as well as tools and sellers are safe and high quality.

You can find a great number of methods for decorating with this kind of item but the Internet is one place to find lots of ideas. You may choose to use pillows in vintage fabric in the living room to dress sofas and chairs. This can give instant flair and warmth to a room.

It is also commonly used in bedrooms which is a great way to achieve a soft vintage look. Florals are a popular pattern for these rooms but use your imagination and personal style as a compass. There are many floral fabrics and unique patterns to be found in vintage fabric stores.

For style tips on how to decorate with this item, you may be interested to peruse some of the blogs and websites online which are aimed at helping you to create vintage style. These often include style books to provide plenty of inspiration. They also may include tours of homes as well as interviews with designers. The vintage look is so popular that there is no shortage of resources available to help you to create it in your house.




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