Thursday, November 22, 2012

Desgn Tip: Pillow Cases

I was having a conversation with a Friend the other day about "wall stickers". I think we have all seen this DIY item that promises to add character to your home. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan. Although some of them are very unique and work with certain spaces I find a lot of them are not used properly, especially the script wall stickers.

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Do you really need a daily reminder beside your bed to "Live, Love, Laugh"?
 
I would much rather see a beautiful silver mirror on this table leaning against the wall reflecting light into the space, and a mirror is much more functional.
 
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To really make an impact I believe you have to have large scale wall stickers, and these are not inexpensive items to purchase.
 
I think this is a great idea for a children's room or nursery. The added cost can sometimes be too much when expecting a baby though. There are other ways to add impact to your child space through accessories, wallpaper, accent walls and furniture that aren't such large dollar amount items.
 
After talking with my Friend I remembered some images I saw on instagram. Personalizing pillowcase with script. Having your favourite quote stitched into your pillow case is a great idea. You are able to see it when you go to sleep and when you wake up. It can be easily hidden by turning the pillow over or putting accent pillows in front of it. And from a designer perspective it will not interfere with the overall space. I had told my friend to run the script up the side of the pillow case on the open flap, here are some other interesting ways to personalise your pillowcase.
 
 
 
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I saw this one on Kim Kardashian's Instagram. This could be done with fabric paint and a stencil or even iron on lettering.
 
 
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Rhianna's Instagram shows a lot of different embroidered pillow cases, this is just one of them. This could be done with a sewing machine at home if yours has the setting or at a fabric store for a small fee.
 
I think the bedroom is a great place to add some personal touches that not everyone will see but that wont affect the overall design of your space. Remember the bedroom is supposed to be a sanctuary, with minimal clutter and a place where you can escape to. This is a fun way to make it  your own and be playful all at the same time. So remember, have fun.
 
Come back soon, and ill share some more design tips with you
 
-AR