Pillow Options for a Leather Couch

Now that Becca’s living space has been transformed with the power of paint, the next step is to bring in a little bit of color and pattern. The walls, cabinets, drapes and flooring are all neutrals, which is a perfect jumping off point for adding the next layer.

The next biggest “bang for your buck” in the space will be addressing the leather couches.  Becca has two large brown leather couches. Like many people, she doesn’t necessary love them, but they are comfortable and perfectly functional. Replacing the couches is not on the top of the priority list right now. That’s okay though. One very easy way to change the look and feel of large leather couches is through throw pillows.

It’s important that when choosing a fabric for a pillow, that you start with something that you absolutely love. Whether it be colors that really speak to you, or a particular design, don’t overthink it. Just go with what speaks to you. Then, use that as your jumping off point to bring in other supporting fabric patterns.

To get her wheels turning, I put together some rough mock-ups for Becca to see what effect adding this next layer could have in her family’s space. I also Photoshopped in a new lamp shade because to bring in some of the crisp white into the side of the room.

Option #1: You might recall that this floral pillow fabric below was the one I included in her initial moodboard from several months back. It is so gorgeous. I still absolutely love it for the space. And I wish there was somewhere I could put it in my house 🙂

Option #2: That John Robshaw Print on the larger pillows is one of my favorites. The colors and design are so fresh. The pop of chartreuse in the square velvet pillows is a bit daring, but still not too crazy. It also balances nicely off of the color of the couches.

Option #3: I love, love the duck print fabric. Especially in Becca’s home, since her husband is such an outdoorsman. It is elegant, but not stuffy. And I love the colors in there. She can pull in pops of that coral/paprika, which would be a nice warming element to the cool tones in her space.

Do you have a favorite? Have you tried this approach on your leather couch?

Becca will be hitting up L&S Fabrics in Atlanta soon, where she will no doubt find some incredible fabric options to inspire her. Hopefully she will find one “wow” choice that she can use as her jumping off point. I think the most important thing for her to keep in mind is:

• Find a fabric that has several colors in it; like 3 or 4.
• Find a fabric that is not too cool.
• Find a fabric that has great texture – like linen or a linen blend – to offset the shiny nature of the couches.

I will be sure to check back in once she has made her selections. Have a great weekend!

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