In what interiors will our artistic deco cushions become a stylish eye-catcher?

Deco cushions help to unconventionally integrate a photographic artwork into one's home or office. With its purely aesthetic function, a photograph becomes a part of a highly functional object - a cushion. Let's take a closer look at different styles that will most profit from such a colourful artistic accessory.

Scandinavian style

In most northern countries, winters are long and sunny days are rather scarce. No wonder in such a climate one longs for more sunlight. So the walls are usually painted in white and pastel colours.

Colourful accessories, such as deco cushions with prints or patterns, help to enliven such a serene and light interior. The accessories should be bright and simple, but no way excessive. It should only be a “splash of colour”. A pair of colourful deco cushions with photographs or patterns will look harmoniously and stylishly.

Though it is worth mentioning in the Scandinavian countries patterns have always prevailed over photographic images, especially colourful ones. Most Scandinavian brands are famous for their geometric patterns, ethnic motifs, sea stripes etc. Why? Scandinavian countries are predominantly Protestant. Protestants avoid icons in churches and do not worship these visual representations instead of God. Protestant values of simplicity and rationality explain the Scandinavian designers' affection for simple geometric shapes.

The Scandinavian interior style is unlikely to lose its relevance in the near future. It will remain a perfect choice for small or narrow apartments whatever the climate. The white walls always make a room look bigger. Due to the growing population, skyrocketing apartment prices in megacities and depleting resources across the globe, the number of small apartments will only increase.

Loft style

A classic loft is an apartment in a former industrial building: a factory, warehouse or utility room from a few hundred square meters. Hence, loft-style apartments in classical residential buildings look less fake when they are pretty large, have high ceilings and large windows.

Original bright textile accessories of more dense fabric will be highly appropriate. For instance, cushions with graffiti prints, urban landscapes of big cities and modern architecture. Just throw a couple of such stylish cushions on the floor, and the brutal loft will look softer and cosier.

Minimalism

The minimalist interior style appeared due to the new technologies: a minimum of stuff, a maximum of functionality. Each item must perform as many functions as possible. The minimalist interior is mostly monochrome but does include bright contrasting details. Complement the minimalist style with bright „splashes of colour “: deco cushions with patterns, monochrome photos or photos with one predominant colour. The rule here: use up to five colours.

Mediterranean style

The Mediterranean style is quite an original choice in the interiors in Northern Europe. It creates an atmosphere of vacation and recreation. Deco cushions with sea, sun, vegetation, architecture and street life of Mediterranean cities will help you create the Mediterranean flair.

The only bad idea would be to lay the Mediterranean tiles on the floors of a bedroom when it snows outside. It would be like to put wooden floors in the south of Spain.

Eclecticism

Very often, interior designers combine parts of different styles to create eclectic interiors. The main rule is to never combine more than two or three stylistic trends. The eclectic interior is actually the hardest to create. The mixed styles must be compatible. So the smaller the apartment, the harder it is to succeed.

Designer decorative pillows will be an asset to an eclectic apartment only if they complement other accessories (for example, the same colour or texture) or are related to them thematically (for instance, Berlin theme). Otherwise, an apartment will resemble a storage room.

Let's get emotional!

And the last but not the least: any home accessory must be needed, loved and be in harmony with its owner. They should emotionally connect with us as their owners and reflect our life experiences and interests. Only then they will serve long and get upcycled with care.