Decorative Pillows & Storage Solutions

Some living spaces require that furniture and decorative items serve more than one purpose. When this is the case, one solution homeowners can use is a pillow/ storage combination. It's decorative, but functional as well.

Geography

• Many places in a home lend themselves to storage. Places like window seats or box seats provide a natural place for storage. They also function as furniture when cushions are added. This presents an ideal space on which to place these two items together.

Styles

• This type of set-up can be supported by a number of different decorating styles. It's a matter of adapting the pillows to fit the style. A number of solutions allow the homeowner to do this. For example, the colors and patterns of a decorating style like Tuscan can be incorporated in the pillow materials.

Variety

• To make this storage set-up look interesting, the homeowner should strive to incorporate a number of different pillows in different sizes. The largest ones will cover the storage box itself, and the smaller pillows become decorative enhancements. Additionally, using smaller pillows allows the would-be decorator to mix and match patterns or colors to add visual interest.