Marimekko Onnellinen Pink and Magnolia Pink Pillow Set

I selected these two to be featured as a set because they both feature the same color scheme of pink, green and yellow, yet one is a stripe pattern and one is a floral pattern. Both designs are Marimekko designs – one Marimekko design is great, putting two together is irresistible!

This Mod Diva Pillow Set features Maimekko Fabrics Onnellinen Pink and Magnolia Pink. Onnellinen features a modern yet classic stripe design while Magnolia features a stunning floral motif.  Stand-alone both designs are beautiful, but put these two very different styles (but the same color scheme) together and they enhance each other's beauty even more.  The combination of commingling a stripe pattern with a floral pattern is an interior designer tip that can easily add a designer look to any room.

Fabric weights and fabric texture of each design are the same; so as different as they are in print, the feel and fabric weight is the same – which helps keep the overall look balanced.

This pillow pair would definitely look great and really shine on a neutral colored couch; especially, if there are other home accessories items in the same room picking up some of the colors in these pillows. For example, a pink candle, pink or green accent colors in a rug, etc.

On a dark colored couch, they will really brighten up any room.  On a darker setting, these pillows will make the room more youthful, modern and highly stylish.  They would definitely be a focal point of the room, if the couch and setting are on the darker side. 

Decorating With Throw Pillows

The primary focal point of our living room is none other than our sofa. Whether it’s an old couch with simple fabric cover, a standalone wooden bench or a newly bought modern futon, all eyes are on our sofa. Sofas are considered to be a primary solid thing that catches attention that is why redecorating them would mean a great impact on our living room. If you need an instant living room makeover, dress up your sofa and achieve the said effect instantaneously.

However, dressing up your sofa doesn’t mean having a set of custom made covers changed time to time. Also, you don’t need to reupholster them every season just to compliment the weather. All you need is a set of wonderful throw pillows, lots of imagination and paramount creativity to help you get started.

Try pairing but with a twist

To keep you on the safe side and to prevent living room interior disasters, work with paired throw pillows but add some twist. All you need to do is to pair patterned throw pillows with solid ones and this will bring a clean look that is not too boring yet stylish. Dressing up your sofa using pairs of pillows gives a more balanced appeal that is a bit exciting but not flamboyant, simple yet impressive. A good tip to remember is to put solid dark colored pillows at the back and use lighter patterned pillows in front to accentuate the whole sofa rather than the pillows alone.

Use different pattern throw pillows

For those of you who wants a happier more vibrant looking room, put together various shades of throw pillows into your sofa to create a theme or contrasting effect. Play with colors especially those designer pillows as they feature not just luscious colors but striking patterns as well. To create contrast, choose a stripe and a floral patterns, for example, in creating a contrast look. Playing with colors is indeed vital especially for those who owns a neutral colored sofa.

Pillows are beautiful, easy to work with, versatile, and great home accent pieces. Now you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars just to make your sofa and living room look fashionable from time to time. All you need is a handful of designer pillows, floral throw pillows and the likes to achieve the same look.

Japanese Print Throw Pillows by ModDiva

We wanted to tell you about the series of Japanese screen printed fabric throw pillows we have on ModDiva.com. All of these fabrics are screen printed in Japan only.  The fabric is a cotton / linen lightweight canvas blend with screen printed colors that are beautiful, vibrant and long-lasting.  The fabric is not being screen printed until an order is placed so it takes approximately 3 months after submitting an order before fabric is received.  Each Japanese fabric collection is only available for about 1 year, so the supply is always limited and very high in demand.  Mod Diva offers the largest assortment of home accessories utilizing these high end Japanese designer fabrics.

 

My favorite part about these Japanese textiles is the vibrant and story-telling prints.  The animated graphics are always stunning and exceptional looking.  Beyond the look of the designs, I also love the texture of the material.  The combination of cotton and linen gives these textiles a wonderful texture and it is very sturdy as well.  Easy to care for.  Machine washable cold water and iron on high heat to bring out the vibrant colors even more.  What more can one ask for in a textile?  

Besides the pillow covers, we also have cosmetic bags made out of these Japanese fabrics:

 

Decorate on a Budget with Designer Pillows

One of our customer wanted to bring life and some vibrant colors to her solid brown couch.  She achieved just that but selecting a wonderful variety of our designer pillows.  By selecting a variety of patterns with bold colors, you can update the look of your couch and your entire room on a budget. 

Just like a professional interior design, this wonderful ModDiva customer mixed floral patterns with graphic / geometric patterns.  With this selection of beautiful pillows, she has achieved a modern and contemporary interior decor.

If you want to copy this contemporary decor, don't be afraid of mixing colors, patterns and even texture.  A solid couch like this solid brown couch would be the perfect "playing ground".  Have fun and be inspired!