6 Velvet Pillow Designs That Will Beautify Your Bed

Cushions are a great accessory to have around the house, on your bed, couch, daybed, etc. You can get creative with their shapes, colors, and designs, making them a great way to add fun touches to your home decor. They can also be easily moved from one room to another, so you can treat them as transferable, home-enhancing objects.

When it comes to bedding, you may not have much room for creativity. The bed frame, mattress, duvet and other items are permanent and usually need to complement the decor of the room. Cushions are not subject to this rule and you can freely express your creativity through them.

In this article, we look at 6 different ways you can use cushions, especially velvet cushions, to enhance your bed. We cover some subtle designs, some flashy designs, and everything in between.

1. Simple, Complementary Colors

How silly of us to unleash your creativity just to start with a simple idea. In our defense, we’re talking about using velvet pillows in a minimalist approach. Velvet has a natural shine (especially under light) and is often used for that reason, but it’s also soft and comfortable to the touch and you can use it simply as a comfortable head or backrest.

This design idea involves using complementary colors that match the room’s decor. Velvet cushions anchor the bed into the room and are often used as a comfortable object to rest on. They may not stand out and may not play a major role in enhancing the beauty of the room, but they look great and will make you feel comfortable every time you lie down.

2. Featured Colors

As we mentioned earlier, velvet has a natural sheen and gives off a soft matte sheen when exposed to light. This makes it a great material to use when you want to add a splash of color to a room. Velvet has a beautiful sheen without looking gaudy, and this allows you to use strong or bright colors without overwhelming the look of the room.

This design idea involves throwing a few velvet pillows in a bright (or strong) color on the bed, otherwise it's more subdued. The velvet cushions add a pop to the bed but aren't too noticeable. This look works well even in a room with softer tones.

3. Abstract Patterns

If you are tired of plain colors and patterns when it comes to cushions, you should try velvet cushions with abstract patterns. Since the cushion is a lone ranger, it fits anywhere – on the bed, on the chair or on the floor, and this allows you to experiment with different designs and patterns.

Abstract designs work well when you are looking for patterns that are more fluid and will fit into different areas of your home.

4. Be Bold in Form

If you want to be a little more adventurous, you can get velvet cushions with their own accessories like bows or ruffles. You might think these cushions look a bit too much, but to be honest, when done right, they can be quite an interesting character in a room.

Since you want a more showy shape, you may want to play it safe with other features of the cushion, such as color. Choose a color that matches the color scheme of the room and let the crazy accessories on the cushion stand out. Be careful not to overdo it with these cushions, or you may end up with an overly over-the-top design.

5. Accent Cushions

A great way to spruce up your bed or room in general is to use some velvet pillows (also called cushions) with some colorful accents. While a solid colored velvet pillow is attractive on its own, accents give it an extra kick and make it more interesting. These cushions are really great additions to beds (or rooms) with minimal and light colors.

6. Ruffled Velvet Cushions

We started with a clean and minimal design and will finish with this sleek cowboy jacket style design – ruffled velvet cushions. The ruffles add an extra element of lightness to the natural airiness of the velvet and they work well together. Make sure you choose the right colours and designs so you don’t overdo it.

Ruffles may not be for everyone, but if you’re someone who enjoys them, these pillows will be a great addition to your bed. They’re also great to touch and feel, which is an added bonus.

Looking for More Design Tips?

Here are 6 different velvet pillow designs and arrangement ideas that will help you beautify your bed. Your bedroom may be private and only visited by a few people, but that doesn’t mean it has to be simple when it comes to decor. You’ll spend a lot of time in your bedroom and it should be a space you’re happy to be in, and velvet pillows are a way to add creativity and color to the room.

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