Pillow talk: 7 spring-like styles to warm up your home this winter
Most of the country is downright sick of the cold, and the dreary living rooms and bedrooms we’ve been trapped inside when we’re not slaving away at work.
Our advice? If you can’t talk Mother Nature into bringing springtime to the great outdoors, bring a few hints of it into your home. We suggest a bouquet of roses or a hyacinth plant. And toss those dark-colored velvet throws and pillows in favor of sunnier shades.
You won’t have to go far to find pillows in sweet shades of peach, yellow or green.
Chrissy Madison, media relations specialist for Pier 1 Imports, says brightening up the home is as simple as looking to the little things around you.
“Adding accent colors–and textures–is a fantastic way to pull in the season’s bright palette, without going overboard,” Madison says. “Allow your space to flourish by accessorizing with patterned pillows in crisp green, casual blue and any pastel.”
We’ve suggested a few that might brighten up your couch, love seat or even bed.
Lattice work
Provided by Kohl’s
If green isn’t your favorite, try the same pillow in red, orange or charcoal. Club Lattice decorative pillow, on sale $20.99, kohls.com
Velvet underground
Provided by Pier 1
We love the pale orange shade of this pillow. Blush velvet Scroll pillow, on sale $27.96, pier1.com
Queen for a day
Provided by Pier 1
Sometimes, you just need to make a bold statement with a throw pillow, and this one brings on that royal impact. Artisanal flocked Medallion pillow, on sale $23.96, pier1.com
In bloom
Provided by Crate & Barrel
There’s more than one way to bring flowers into the home. Bloom Hot 20-inch pillow, $49.95, crateandbarrel.com
Twill thrill
Provided by Kohl’s
We found this at a deep discount, so be sure to shop for sales this time of year. This 20-by-8 inch twill pillow will grab attention. Majestic Home Goods Alli large decorative pillow, on sale $52.49, kohls.com
Color story
Provided by Macy’s
These multi-hued works of art are sure to pick up about any shade in your décor. Softline Kalika 20-inch square decorative pillows, on sale $34.99, macys.com
Lovely in lavender
Provided by Pier 1
The word “soft” says it all. Soften up your room with these pretty pastel pillows. Nothing says springtime more than the pale purple shade of a lilac or lavender plant. Lavender metallic daisy pillow, on sale $23.96, pier.com
