A couch is a very utilitarian piece of furniture, but in home décor, it is usually an important focal point in the living room. It is typically difficult to keep something so frequently used well maintained and looking elegant, hence the practical option to go for plain and dark choices. Unless you intentionally have a minimalist look going on, a plain and neutrally dark couch might look drab or simply throw off the entire room’s style. If you want to go with the practical choice and still keep your couch looking attractive, you can use throws as an accent on it. Doing this can do wonders for the general tone of your sitting area. Draping a throw of an elegant material and pattern on the backrest of your couch suggests casual sophistication. It will also come in handy on those cold nights. You can pull it off the backrest, ensconce yourself inside, and feel cozier. If you have trouble keeping the throw stylishly draped on your couch, you can go for couch panels that come with an attaché-fix to keep them from sliding off. In fact, panels are not only decorative, they are also protective. They can even act as a marker for the number of people a couch can seat. Using panels and throws is undoubtedly very convenient. Your couch may be relatively permanent but you can change your throws and panels to suit the season or simply your whim.
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The Virtues of Faux Fur
In life, one would usually prefer the real thing to the artificial one, but when it comes to fur, “faux” is the word. It’s understandable why people love fur. It looks so lush and feels exquisitely soft. If only it weren’t such a huge burden to your conscience to use it. Still, we have the technology that allows the enjoyment of fur without the guilt. Fake fur is definitely where it’s at. What makes it even more appealing is that it’s more affordable than real fur, but just as stylish. Home accents made of fur add an atmosphere of warm and cozy elegance. While it’s true that synthetic fur can look kitschy and can be better suited to teen fluff and sparkle, there is plenty of fake fur that feels and looks like the real thing, Stroking or hugging fake fur cushions or faux fur covers will make you extra comfortable as you relax and read a book or watch TV. In bed or in your sofa, cocoon yourself within fake fur throws and ward off the evening chill. If you would like some pattern, fake fur plaids are very popular. Fake fur comes in many designs, of course. You really have a sea of variety to choose from.
Mix and Match
Use throws, as indicated, to match cushions, decorative pillows, curtains, voiles, panels and trimmings, such as swags or valances. Select velvet or silk throws to complement balloon window treatments in the same fabric. Chenille throws often look nice with tab top curtains and valances in chenille as well. Throws made of chenille are available in a wide assortment of shades, tints and weaves and are heavier than other throws. They look nice when incorporated with such designs as Tudor and Gothic styling.
A Silk Throw
For example, a silk throw for the bed can be combined with silk cushions and color coordinated with the bedspread and curtains to tie in a color theme. If you choose silk, make sure to include it in areas of the home that don’t experience a tremendous amount of use as silk can snag and is susceptible to demarcations. Nevertheless, silk throws can be lovely additions for Georgian and Victorian design themes.