The littlest additions in your décor
can add a touch of elegance as well as comfort. You should feel relaxed and
refreshed when you sit out on your patio chairs with a cup of tea. However, the
comfort is hindered if you do not have the proper rectangular
outdoor pillows.
Whether in your room, living room
dining table or your patio, the outdoor throw pillows instantly add a touch of
class and color and give a comfortable sitting and resting position. You will
be surprised to know that the selection of outdoor throw pillows is equally
vast as for your bedroom. Below are tips to help in choosing the best outdoor
throw pillows.
Material
The outdoor throw pillows should be
of a material that can sustain harsh weather, wind and sunlight as the patio
will be obstructed by all sorts of weather condition. Materials such as leather
and cotton would do well for different weathers and materials such as linen,
silk, satin will surely not suffice. If you love in an area where there is a
lot of rainfall then you should go for a waterproof material.
Filling
The filling is the most important
factor when considering outdoor throw pillows as the filling will be
responsible of comfort and sustainability. Different types of pillows have
different fillings such as square pillows will have one kind of filling, and
rectangular outdoor pillows will have a different filling. You can choose from
foam filling, feather filling, and cotton filling and down filing considering
the pros and cons for each type of filling considering it is for outdoors. You
can have a mix of 2 fillings.
Style
There are many types of outdoor throw
pillows that you can choose from. Generally, you should choose a style that
offer comfort as well as aesthetic appeal in regard with your patio furniture.
The most common styles of pillows are square pillows which look classy and
simple. Next come rectangular outdoor pillows which will instantly add
versatility to your patio providing complete back comfort. Rectangular throw
pillows look good in any type of furniture, whether you are putting in chairs,
sofa or couches. Round pillows also add elegance but are not good for everyday
use as they are very comfortable. Bolster pillows are usually placed on the
sides of the sofas or big couches are used for plopping your elbows. Lastly
comes the box pillows which can be circular or rectangular but immediately add
a touch of dimension as they have more depth and height.
Color
Colorful throw pillows will instantly
lighten the mood and atmosphere of the patio but make sure to not use light
colors as they can show stains and spots easily. As the outdoors are more prone
to dust and dirt, go for dark colors and patterns in contrasting shades to add
a pop of excitement without getting them dirty and dusty. Dark colors will
retain and look new for a longer period of time.