Pillows, pillows, pillows
Are you looking for an update to your living areas? It is easier than you think. Transform living spaces quickly and easily with, you guessed it, pillows! This article illustrates how a room can be transformed by adding pillows to a bed or sofa. In everyday living, having a lot pillows to take off and put back on your bed my not be practical and can be a real headache to deal with each day. However, when you are staging your home for sale it is worth the effort. The added pillows give a living space a picture ready and inviting feel.
Pillows make a dramatic difference in areas like the living room and bedroom. You can use them to distract the eye from an outdated floor or you can add color to a rather monochrome space. You can help tie in artwork or add interest. The options are endless. Vary the types of pillows you use by mixing patterns, shapes and textures. The trick is to make sure you stick to a set of colors that are repeated in the space. It is ideal to use multiple pillows for each couch and one pillow for each side or armchair. When it comes to beds, the more pillows lend to a more welcoming and cozy feel. Beds can have much more than two bed pillows and a couple of sham covers. I Suggest considering 4 bed pillows and 3 throw pillows for each bed. I know that sounds like a lot, and I for sure don’t have that many on my own bed, but if you are in the staging process, that is the norm.
Countless retailers offer inexpensive and affordable pillows. I suggest shopping discount stores like Home Goods and Tuesday Morning for quick finds. You can also update old pillows with pillow covers. Zippered pillow covers can be found easily online and are another inexpensive solution to getting more pillows in places that need them.
Remember that outdoor spaces crave pillows too. An outside patio can be refreshed with new cushions and throw pillows. Outdoor furniture especially gets lots of wear and tear if left to the elements. So, replace any faded or soiled cushions and pillows with new, bright and clean pieces to make your outdoor area pop. This is important right now as we move into spring and buyers want to see the potential of your backyard patio.
Do a walkthrough of your home, there may be additional areas in need of attention. I’ve seen pillows in what might seem like unexpected places. If your window sill is deep enough, consider placing some pillows at the corner of each window as illustrated in this article. Benches in an entry way are another great pillow location. Place pillows strategically around your home in any spot that would invite someone to settle in.
What’s great about pillows is that they are an inexpensive accessory that you can use to update your existing furniture with color, shape and texture. Shop around or, contact a professional home stager to help you purchase pillows that will complete the staging look of your home. And for an added bonus you’ll already have some new inventory to work with when you move to your new location!
