Design Directions - Pillows: Swiss Bliss
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 10/1/2006
Decorative pillows take a cue from Switzerland with neutral hues hot on the horizon. Miles away from plain vanilla, subtle shades revel in sultry sophistication by blending notes of ivory, espresso and ink. Inspired texture and powerful prints pop with a rich allure that takes the place of color.
Soft accents of taupe highlight crisp ivory linen pillows from Bella Rose by Chateau, finished with mother-of-pearl buttons ($70 to $85). eLink 672
Textural swirls of silk, cotton and velvet are hand-stitched by Global Views, forming individual, ruched roses in an elegant, folk-art style pillow ($249). eLink 556
Dwell's new linen pillow collection offers modernized classic motifs in subtly shaded patterns such as Sketch, Talon and Bodoni. eLink 671
Retro-hip renderings inspired by nature adorn Agnes & Hoss' Plucky Pod and Jellyfish pillow, played out against a lush palette ($173). eLink 673
Graphic wood patterning lends an earthy, modish feel to Inhabit's contrast-rich Madera Collection. eLink 670
Scrolling floral chenille paisleys accent a linen background, complemented by antique silver-studded pillows on microsuede from Studiochic ($44 to $72). eLink 689
