Is there a secret method to pillow arrangements for a king bed?
If there is I'd love to find out.
I got a comment from a new reader Lisa...Hi Lisa! and I laughed out loud
(as in lol for all you tech savvy peeps).
Here is what she had to say:
I just found you through your painted curtain tutorial on pinterest. I've been checking out your projects and they are fantastic! I wanted to comment on this one because you asked about the king bed pillow situation. I could have an hour long conversation with you on that subject! lol I tried 3 euros and they looked wimpy. So I suppose I need 4 but dang! that's just the first layer of pillows!! I'd love to talk about this more, I need more input!! Following you now darlin!
First up it looks to me that there are either 6 euro's (eek) or the back standard pillows are turned vertically. In the front are standard shams then finally they layered in some fun accent pillows.
Loving the wood bench at the foot of the bed by the way.
Next up a lovely image from House Beautiful. A more streamline approach. It looks like 3 standard shams with two accent pillows. I think there may be something behind the standard pillows to prop them up that way...obviously for magazine styling purposes but lets just venture a guess that in the real world it could be the regular pillows you actually sleep on or a long body pillow.
Love the black, white & red color scheme...and the few pops of hot pink with the throw and flowers!
I then stumbled upon the HGTV Dream Home circa 2010. I don't know about you but that Linda who designs all the spaces does a great job! I mean when you have an endless budget it helps but still she has a great eye.
I dont think this bed is a king but lets pretend for the sake of the point of all this. I see two euro's, two standard shams, a long bolster and an accent pillow. For a king I can maybe try 3 euro's, 2 standards, a bolster and an accent..let's call this the 3, 2, 1 effect.
HGTV Dream Home 2010
Lastly, this neutral textural bliss. A happy blend of all the combos. Three euro's, two standard pillows, two orange accent pillows and topped with a green and white accent pillow.
Lastly, this neutral textural bliss. A happy blend of all the combos. Three euro's, two standard pillows, two orange accent pillows and topped with a green and white accent pillow.
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So I did my homework and that's what I came up with. How about you what combo are you stacking on your bed?!
If you have something you'd like to share please email me with an image and I'll post it!
So I did my homework and that's what I came up with. How about you what combo are you stacking on your bed?!
If you have something you'd like to share please email me with an image and I'll post it!
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This is an awesome post. I'm am definitely lacking enough pillows for our queen, I couldn't imagine how pathetic what I have would look like on a king. I think I need to do some pillow shopping!
You should also check out this post by Marissa. She made a diagram to show a bunch of different bed pillow ideas.- it's really great.
http://roost-home.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-arrange-bed-pillows.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/ksqoW+(ROOST)
We have a queen bed and encounter the same problem. We each use 2 regular pillows and then have these cute monogrammed pillows we got on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PersonalizedWorld?ref=seller_info
Still doesn't look quite "full" enough. I'm in the market for some blue and white ones with a chevron pattern.
I think the first picture is a little too full for my taste. I LOVE the last two though!
I have to agree, the first bed is a bit full of pillows! I think the last picture you posted is my favorite!
We have a queen, and I have two regular pillows (the ones we sleep on in the back). Two king size pillows in front of those (the long and skinny ones) which hide the sleeping pillow entirely. Two square decorative cushions and a smaller rectangular contrasting decorative pillow. That's definitely the maximum number of pillows my husband can stand on the bed!
I first bed has a ton of pillows, but I do love pillows. I found you in a very round about way, but I'm glad I did. I am your latest follower.
Easy trick: stuff 2 regular, cheapie pillows into one Euro sham and you've got what you need. We have tons of regular guest pillows, so I use this method with the pillows on our master bed and take out the guest pillows if I need extras.
Amazing idea Kim, thanks!!!!
Awesome!!! Girl I threw them all in the closet in frustration! lol I only have the one I'm sleeping on actually on the bed. That makes me bad, I know. I can't fluff my monster euro's enough to make them stretch across this darn bed. I may have to invent something here, maybe a double euro? Hmm wonder if a bean bag would work? ;)
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