Pillow combination for bed - need help please

16 years ago

I can't visualize the different pillow combinations. The bedding is on sale 25% off right now and I'm tempted not to wait any longer. Even if I don't order now I need to decide which pillows.

I'll probably have the covers arranged more like this with the black/flowered duvet folded at the bottom. DH is always hot and I think I'll grow tired of washing/stuffing the duvet cover more often.

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The red flower pillows you see are reverable to black/white check with the red trim & ties like in the photo below.

Here's a different shot of the bedding so you can see the how the reverse (black & white check/red trim) side looks.

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I originally didn't want a lot of pillows but I realize the pillow combination is part of what drew me to this bedding. I don't have any euro pillows but will buy the inserts if need be.

This is the bed I'll be ordering in a few weeks. Will order in Aged Bronze (not shown).

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The headboard is 60" high which is great but I don't want to cover too much of it. (would like at least half showing)

So what pillow combination? **We will have our solid sheet head pillows on the bed somewhere as well.**

Here was my latest combinations with the red comforter on the main bed and black duvet at the bottom more like photos 1 of the bedding.

Opt. 1

(2) solid head pillows in back in white or cream

(2) black/flower euro sham pillows (26") in front

(2) black/white check pillows with red trim (the ones that reverse to red) in front

(1) the 18" red (which also reverses to check) pillow in front - OR some other type of decorative pillow I could make.

or maybe

Opt 2

(2) solid head pillows in back in white or cream

(2) black/white check pillows with red trim (the ones that reverse to red) in front

(1) black/flower euro sham pillow (26") in front - although I'm thinking one euro pillow in the middle, in the front might look goofy.

Opt 3

Same as Opt 2 except replace the black/flower euro pillow with the small 18" accent pillow. Red and reverses to the black & white check.

Maybe the pillows shouldn't be so matchy match, side to side and stagger more like the photos? Not as many?

I can probably sew an accent pillow or find one on etsy. Maybe a monogram?

I'd honestly like to go with the least amount of pillows I can get away with and still have the arrangement look nice.

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Comments (7)

tinam61
16 years ago
I think I'd go with two black checked euros, 2 red floral, maybe 1 black floral and/or the little bolster (I really like it). Especially if they are 25% off. You don't have to use those all at once, and also it would be nice to maybe add in some solid white or creme (whatever drapes you do). You can change out, etc. but I'd go ahead and get them and have them on hand.

tina
homebodymom
16 years ago
Shee you better stop posting pics of this bedding or we are going to end up with matching rooms, LOL! It is making me rethink the plan I had for my MBR. I bought a goose down comforter and WAS looking for a white duvet.....

Since your headboard is going to be dark I would probably go with the black check euros in the back like Tina said. Then 2 red floral followed by whichever throw pillows you love. I like the idea of a cream pillow with a black monogram thrown into the mix!
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Original Author
16 years ago
Tina - Oh that's a good idea. I was so hung up on the black/white check w/ red trim pillows I couldn't seem to think any other way without using them/that side. I'm trying to picture if it will be too much red with the red comforter on the main bed & the red side of the pillows. I think for sure I would need to get one black flower pillow to tie in the black duvet at the bottom.

I wish they had product numbers beside the pictures because it's kind of confusing. I emailed them once already double checking which pillows were which but didn't ask about the black & white euros. They look larger than the 26" black/flower one.

Homebody - DOOOO IT! It's on saallle. :)
Good point about the dark headboard. The check will also tie in the skirt and folded down red comforter more.

I might have to draw myself a few little color picture.
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Original Author
16 years ago
Correction - the black and white check are the only euro shams and they're 26x26. The black flower pillow is actually a standard at 20x36, not a euro size.
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Original Author
16 years ago
OOo, how about this I found on Etsy?! Get the 2 check euros, 2 red florals, I'd have plain white or cream pillows and this would replace the black flowered for in the middle.
It's 18x18 and $2 more than the black flower pillow. I'm a nut about monograms right now.
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tinam61
16 years ago
Hey Shee - love that little pillow. Could you give me the etsy seller's info? I had looked at a burlap and toile monogrammed pillow I thought about for hubby's office (we have a loveseat in there). I'd like to see what this seller has to offer. THANKS!
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16 years ago
Here you go Tina. I didn't realize they weren't from the US but the feedback is good so I'm going to go for it.

After calling Linensource to clarify item numbers, I actually found out that the black/white check euro pillow also reverse to the red floral so that's pretty cool. All the red floral reverses.

Here is a link that might be useful: pillow