If you’re looking for an instant makeover for your decor, think about changing your pillows. Refreshing your pillow mix is an easy and affordable way to change the look of a room. Store like Ikea and HomeGoods are a great source for basic pillows but sometimes your room might call for pillows with a little more detail. That’s where the 5 minute facelift comes in.
Earlier this week I UpStyled the look of a pair of navy velvet pillows I have on my sofa. The pillow covers are from Ikea and at $9.99 the quality is pretty good. To give these plain covers a whole new look, I added some beautiful woven trim along each edge. In just 5 minutes I elevated the look of the pillows and the decor in my family room.
Here’s what you need to do to UpStyle your own pillows…
- Measured the length of the pillow and added 1″ to each end.
- Then using a Tailor’s Chalk Pencil, I draw hash marks 3 1/2″ in from each side.
- Next I turned each end of the trim under 1″ and stitched it down using a needle and thread.
- The final step was gluing the trim in place using Unique Stitch fabric glue. Once dry, the adhesive is water-soluble, non-toxic and creates a permanent bond.
While these aren’t designer pillows, they are a budget-friendly way dress up plain pillow covers and create a fresh new look for your decor.
Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I hope you’re inspired to give your decor a facelift.
You can read all about one of my favorite trim resources here. And learn my tips for building a pillow assortment here.
