Freshome’s Throw Pillow Buying Guide |
Freshome’s Throw Pillow Buying Guide Posted: 11 Jan 2016 06:00 AM PST More than any other home accent, throw pillows can completely change the look of a space — updating a room for the season, or tying together a disparate color scheme — with little investment of time or money. With thousands of colors, prints, fills and fabrics to choose from, how do you narrow down the toss pillows that will work best in your space? We've put together some guidelines to help you find that perfect pillow. Throw Pillow Buying GuideShape and SizeThrow pillows come in a variety of shapes and sizes. For the most dynamic look, vary the shape and size of the pillows you choose for a single piece of furniture.
FillThree primary materials are used to fill throw pillows. Combinations of the fills listed below also can be found.
FabricThere's a good chance you'll be able to find throw pillows in almost any fabric you can think of, but these are the most popular.
Print and ColorWhen it comes to choosing prints for your throw pillows, a few guidelines will guarantee you get it right.
Price RangeThrow pillows can cost as little as $20 or as much as $200. So what separates the steals from the splurges?
Buying TipsLook for tightly sewn seams that don't give when gently tugged, as well as thick fabric covers that won't easily snag or tear. Avoid lumpy or sparse fill, which is most problematic in polyester-fill pillows. Also watch for new down pillows that have protruding feathers; losing fill is a problem that typically gets worse. When you're trying to determine the best throw pillow options for your home, consider:
Maintenance and CareThe type of throw pillow you purchase will determine how you care for it. Pillows with removable covers are often easiest to care for, since you can throw them in the wash as needed. Pillows with sewn-on covers, however, require spot treatment, which can lead to discoloration in certain fabrics. Some textiles, including silk, leather, faux fur or suede, may require pre-treatment before using. Remember that the best thing about throw pillows is that they're easy and inexpensive to replace, so go with what you love now — you won't have to worry about being stuck with it if you change your mind later. Freshome PicksDesign Within Reach Sheepskin Throw Pillow, $180Le-Coterie Contrast Hide Pillow, $169CB2 Tecca Pillow, $40West Elm Ashik Pillow Cover, $69Home Decorators Collection Branches Pillow, $24Ferm Living Organic Cotton Canvas Fragment Pillow, $82DENY Designs Friday Night Lights Throw Pillow, $50Rubix Kidney Toss Pillow, $104Maxwell Dickson Toss Pillow Ocean, $65Wildon Home Destini Wool Throw Pillow, $60The post Freshome’s Throw Pillow Buying Guide appeared first on Freshome.com. |
Design Initiative Aims to Improve Dutch Red-Light District’s Image Posted: 10 Jan 2016 12:00 PM PST This unconventional building was designed by Bas Termeer in collaboration with Diederendirrix Architects. The project is part of a larger initiative that aims to improve the image of Woensel-West, a neighborhood in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Housing association Trudo proposed a large-scale plan to build iconic buildings in 16 locations in the area, each placed on top of similar plinths. “The site was an open gap next to a recently completed residential block,” the architects at Bas Termeer said. “This location marks the entrance of Baekelandplein, Eindhoven's red-light district square. “The plinth, a heavy and dark volume, functions as a pedestal for the superstructure and adds commercial space to the neighborhood. On top of the plinth there is a bright red volume containing two short-stay hotel rooms.” “Over the red volume there is a steel structure wrapped in a decorated mesh, like a giant fishnet stocking,” the architects added. “The housing block's façade together with the lace façade form a vertical space linked by a staircase.” The highlight of the building is a roof terrace on top of the plinth, which opens up to unexpected urban views. [Information provided by Bas Termeer Architect; photography by Martijn Koch]
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