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Suggestios - Pillows for leather couch?

13 years ago
Purchased a beautiful light pearl colored leather sofa with hopes of using pillows for both comfort & color. The issue I am having is the leather is smooth, hence all the pillows do not sit up, they slide down. It looks messy and I can't beak up the big white color. Anyone have suggestions?

Thank you-

Comments (42)

  • 13 years ago
    This photo is when they are upright, but it never lasts, they all slide to the seat.
  • 13 years ago
    Maybe you just need to overdo it so they have no where to go!
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  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    That is annoying! I would discard the pillows and try out a couple of complementary throws. Perhaps a pillow with a square edge (like better bed pillows), or with heavy corner tassels, would stay in place. Perhaps try a long, round shag pillow in contrasting color (custom made).
  • 13 years ago
    Hi decoenthusiaste, I've tried that they still all slide.

    Susan, I will try to find another shaped bottom pillow. Pillows are just so dang expensive.
  • 13 years ago
    ecatruss, you might try down/feather pillow inserts that will conform more to your sofa and stay in place.
  • 13 years ago
    A folded throw with a couple of pillows on top will help the sliding as will down filled pillows as michigammemom mentions. Suede backed pillows should also provide some traction.

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  • 13 years ago
    Thank you all. I was able to keep a couple of my pillows and incorporate a couple new one. All are upright!
  • 13 years ago
    Saildancer - thanks but I posted that it's all good now.
  • 13 years ago
    Super Glue strips of velcro on the pillow backs and sofa.

    Those suckers won't be going anywhere
  • 13 years ago
    I was going to suggest round pillows so they sit rather then slide. Even a nice long rolled one would add interest.
  • 13 years ago
    I have the exact sofa upon which I have the combination of pillows and throws.
  • 13 years ago
    I would find fabric I love and make my own. The trick would be adding some weight to hold them down. Maybe a sock filled with rice, and place it in side with the pillow before stitching it up. It would be hidden inside the back and bottom of the pillow.
  • 13 years ago
    Try knitting your own pillow. The knits do not sllide, well at least mind dont.
  • 11 years ago
    I just bought pillows that were made of a soft fabric, not the shiny or slippery material...no problem!
  • 11 years ago

    Well, it looks very pretty-so eclectic. Love all the pink accents and especially love the patterned pink pillow in the middle! Hope you solved the problem :-)

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  • 11 years ago

    have a colourful/patterned throw on the side or the end, that should sit tight.

  • 11 years ago

    by the way, it is refreshing to see a tasteful leather sofa with a lounge unit, looks modern and stylish.

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  • 11 years ago

    I agree. Mind if I ask where u got it

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  • 11 years ago

    Thanks Mystic Home.

    Hovep01 actually got at Macy's. We love it. I posted some time back that it's all fixed and I have the right combo of pillows and they stay up.

  • 10 years ago
    Ecatruss, there have been several good posts even after your specific problem was solved. It is ok that more people post.
  • 9 years ago

    I also have leather couches and love the look and added color of a few pillows. The secret to keeping them in place is simply adding a small section of rug tape to the bottom. It is a sticky tape used to keep rugs from slipping on non-carpeted surfaces. The tape is about 2-3 inches thick so I fold it half and hand stitch it to the bottom ofeach pillow. It's simple, cheap, and takes care of the slip problem!

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Please try a luxury throw. I had the same problem with pillows. You may have a experiment until your get the perfect throw. I discovered the thin throws also will move. I got one that looks like real fur and Wow what a difference it made.

  • 8 years ago

    Even tho this post is from 2012, i found the suggestions for the problem is helpful.

  • 8 years ago

    Me too - Thanks!

  • 8 years ago
    A colourful throw anchored by one or one and a half seat cushions would add colour. At the moment, it looks like a cushion store.
  • 7 years ago

    saildancer - that was a brilliant idea with the weighted cylinder! Definitely trying that.


  • 6 years ago

    I know that I’m way late to comment, but I’m having the same issue with my leather sofa and pillows and stumbles upon your post. I’m thinking about stitching rubber backed elastic to the bottom (back) of the pillow cases. The rubber will add friction to keep the pillows in place. The purpose of the elastic is really for headbands, sports wear, etc. Not sure if it will work, but it is worth a try.

  • 6 years ago

    Let me know if it works - this same problem has been confounding me for ages!

  • 6 years ago

    That is a great idea. Please let me know if it works.

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    6 years ago

    7 years old post

  • 6 years ago

    I think 7 years is a record.

  • 5 years ago

    8 years ago and lots of suggestions I found helpful.

  • 4 years ago

    Still helpful today, thanks!

  • 4 years ago

    Very helpful string all these years later.! I’m going to try the weighted cylinder inside.

  • 4 years ago

    I think leather sofas need very textured pillows to contrast/warm up the slickness of the leather - the texture also holds them in place - I don't think smooth cotton pillows add much



  • 4 years ago

    I use feather inserts in my pillows, instead of fiberfill to help them stay in place on leather sofas.

  • 3 years ago

    Yes thanks for the tips.

  • 2 years ago

    What was the suggest using weighted cylinder - can’t find that old post.

  • 2 years ago

    !

  • 2 years ago

    I would ditch the pillows, they slide off; I know I have a leather sofa.....lol.

    Instead install a pretty patterned set of floor to ceiling curtains, 2 - 2 1/2 width the window, hung 8" - 12" beyong window on each side.

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