I had been eyeing quilted velvet pillows for a while and like most of crafty folks, thought to myself, “I bet I can make that!” And that’s exactly what I did. Yet rather than sew moreruffle throw pillowsI decided to make removable quilted velveteen pillow shams for my bed. I skip...
Standard or Queen Shams (20 inches): Add two standard or queen shams in a contrasting color or pattern in front of the Euro shams. Lumbar Pillow (12×36 inches): Place a long lumbar pillow horizontally in front of the shams to give a relaxed, stylish look. This not only adds visual i...
Pillows up against to make the bed so inviting to get into. Additionally, I use the new spare pillows as the guts for my shams. Easier than taking them in & out frequently w/ the actual pillows one sleeps on. New pillows set up pretty use too!! Good luck!! Pamper your pet by:...
Depending on the size of your bed, it may be a good idea to have a mix of pillowcases and shams that match the rest of your bedding. If you have a larger bed especially, skipping the shams can leave your bed looking more empty, but you still want to make sure you’re leaving room...
A reader, Marlo, sent in this photo, above, of what she ended up donating. She said, "Old bed linen: comforter, bed skirt, set of sheets, pillow shams and accent pillow covers along with a random top sheet! It's been in this bag for 2yrs because I hoping to give to someone in...
Now it’s even easier to make your bed, Melissa. We created PilloWings, so you everyone can throw our their pillow shams! Blatant plug, I know, but it will save you time, something the military loves! 🙂 http://www.MyPilloWings.com Reply Christie Van Beurden October 7, 2013 At...
Usually, these pillows are all in white pillowcases that match or I mix things up with the shams that match the duvet + white pillowcases. Decorative pillows I’ve been overruled a LOT on having true-blue dec pillows in the bedroom. Sean just hates having to remove another layer before ...
You might notice that only two pillows can make it look unfinished. Some people like to double the number of pillows, so they stack on top of each other. Or opt for Euro pillow shams, which are square. If you’d like to duplicate the look of a five-star hotel, consider folding a ...
how to Make a Bed A beautiful arrangement of pillows is the ultimate finishing touch on a well-made bed. Use our diagrams BELOW AS your guides. Now it's easy to mix pillowcases and shams in a coordinating palette of colors and patterns to create a textural bed that beckons. ...
The color palette for most of your bedding should still be somewhat muted. Again, stick to your whites, grays, and blues. However, you can start to add in some more texture and accent colors. Your Euro pillows could feature shams with more texture, and your throw pillow and blanket could...