When you are trying to decorate a room quite often leather pillows are an excellent choice. These versatile decorator items can be used on couches, window sills, and on chairs. By using leather pillows it allows the decorator to add a sense of rustic style. Classy, yet a bit on the rough side, leather adds a new dynamic to a living space. What are the best pillows made of? What colors do the leather pillows come in? And most importantly, how can we integrate these into a decorative space?
Leather, when used in furniture or pillows, comes in many colors and qualities. From chocolate, bronze, cowhide, or red, leather can be used in many types of situations. Our favorite way to use the different colors is to offset the item we are trying to decorate. For instance a black or white couch would make a red leather pillow stand out. Along with other decorative items these could actually be used to make the room pop. Since leather can be treated to maintain any color the possibilities are endless.
One thing to consider when purchasing your pillow is the quality of the leather. You see, leather comes in many grades and each grade has a different look and feel. The softest leathers are thought to come from Brazil where leather makers take their trade very seriously. You want to make sure that you purchase only 100% natural cowhide. You also want to touch the material and make sure it is pleasing to the touch. The leather should be soft and supple and have a richness about it. Another consideration is the size of your product. In our opinion small pillows really don’t have much dramatic effect. In most cases you’ll want to choose a large or oversized pillow in order for it to stand out and make a statement. Something larger than 16 inches in diameter are recommended for most living spaces.
Yet another consideration for your leather pillows will be their shape. Pillows made of leather can be found in as many shapes and sizes as your imagination could fathom. Although there are pillows made in the shapes of animals, cars, small children and other oddities, our recommendation is for the standard rectangular or square pillows. If you are looking to achieve a classy arrangement using leather then a standard or classical shape is important.
For most shoppers price will also play a role in their leather pillow purchase. Although prices range from roughly $50.00 up to $350.00 for a standard 18 inch model, the quality of the leather will determine the ultimate cost. The sweet spot in our opinion is pillows in the $150.00 range as these offer the best mix of quality and value.