Modern Accent Furniture: How to Pick the Perfect Accent Pillows...

They might not be considered  modern accent furniture per se, but pillows make for great accent piece in any space. They can add a touch of color, style, pattern and texture to sofas, chairs, loveseats, daybeds, and beds. A great pillow can make a room feel complete. One the other hand, a bad one — or even an excess of good ones– can throw off the balance of texture and color that you are aiming for. So how do you choose the perfect ones? Here are six little tips that should help you. Do not be afraid to layer your patterns. We love the look of many pillows with various prints in the same room. If you tend to go with bold and graphic prints, go with one or two pillows with a more subtle pattern Hawaii Pillow by k studio so you can tone things down. Go with prints that have neutral colors. If you are into prints, go with something that has a neutral color like the Ankara 20″ x 20″ Pillow by KoKo Company. You can always pair this with cream or any other neutral color to bring it down to earth. Choose pillows with some contrast in texture. Take into consideration the texture of your furniture. If you have a leather sofa, a soft velvet or nubbly linen pillow like the  Botanica 13″ x 20″ Linen Pillow with Carica Papaya Print by KoKo Company should do .for mohair, go with a smooth brushed cotton. Detailing like fringe, embroidery or quilting can also give an interesting display of textures. Examine the pillows for quality. There is nothing worse than a mis-shapen, lumpy pillow. Especially if its fabric has some amount of sheet, it will definitely stick out like a sore thumb. Fluff the pillow several times and look for any protruding feathers as even the highest quality pillows will lose feathers eventually. If you fall in love with a pillow that has a poor quality insert, you can buy it anyway and just replace the insides. Know your limits. Know that that there is no such thing as too many pillows. The pillows can work on a very big sofa, but most couches will  look good with just one or two. One rule of thumb to keep in mind is if you have to move them to sit comfortably; then you probably have too many. Go with your gut. This might seem too obvious, but this is very important. Shopping for pillows is like shopping for jewelry; there are so many pretty choices but the one that is worth buying is that which really grab your heartstrings. Because good quality pillows are usually expensive, it would be a good idea to take some time to decide, just as you would before you invest in jewelry. So are you now ready to go accent pillow shopping and...

Decorating Your Space with Home Accent Furniture...

Giving a room a whole different look and functionality  can be achieved with home accent furniture. It can make your room look extraordinary, giving a home a more personal appeal, elegance and style. The addition of accent pieces will make your home unique. And while it cannot be denied that there are people with the same tastes in furniture, a little trick in putting something extra can produce a stunning effect. Below are some tips to help you in using accent furniture make your home look interesting and unique. Cabinets. Make an empty corner look livelier by positioning a cabinet like the 80 Inch Glass Bookcase or Room Divider by Diamond Sofa that is filled with trinkets. Put figurines, vases or mementos from your friends. Feel free to also display souvenir items that you bought from all your travels. Other items that you can put on display include trophies, plaques, or sports items. Bar unit. Another furniture piece that can fill in an empty corner is a cocktail cabinet or a bar unit. Opt for a small one with a glass display shelf on top, a cupboard and a drop-down floor. This gives you the chance to show off your sparkling wines and wine glasses with a space to store your mixers, cans and other wine bottles. End table. Get an end table  like the Anissa Accent Table by Uttermost to go with your cocktail table. This should prevent your guests from crouching backwards or forward when they reach for their nibbles and drinks. These tables should also prevent your guests from having to hold on to their cup or glass as well as lessen spills and crumbs. Put one end of the table near each chair or sofa. Just make sure that the height of tables is not too high or too low. Occasional chairs. When placed in the living room, these chairs add both additional  seating furniture as well as good room accents. It should be easy for you to find the best piece with the various styles and designs today that are both functional and practical. You can choose from a colored fabric upholstery to a leather upholstered chair. Other options include chaise, lounge, recliner and club chairs. Go with an occasional chair that has a radiant color and looks a little different from your other furniture pieces. Displays. Aside from the above accent furniture pieces, you can also choose to have accent furnishings like sculpture, paintings, mirrors, or clocks like the Butler Square Clock by Cooper Classics, among many others. Unique lighting pieces can also be used to accent your room. Decorating a home does not have to be expensive at all. It is just a matter of opening your mind to the different possibilities and doing some research. Make use of whatever you have and build some interest in your home. The key is to use your creativity and imagination, and have something that will be striking and provide pragmatism at the same...