Decorative silk pillow cases can add a magical feel to any old looking room or mattress. For example, they can be fitted over boudoir or neck pillows to add beautiful elegance as well as relieving a sore shoulder or neck while relaxing and lazing around. No matter if it is the living room, children room, lounge, office etc, there will be a suitable silk pillow case you can find that either match the overall decor theme or make itself the centerpiece of the room.
Tone on tone printed silk pillowcases is very popular with many home makers these days, thanks to all the showroom furnishing examples in major home and decor magazines. Tone on tone printed silk twill fabric are those that look to be of a single solid color when seen from far but upon a closer upon, you can tell the subtle classy prints, motifs and embroidery on the silk that is weaved using by silk threads of similar tones and shades from the same basic color. Such tone on tone patterns add nice textures to a silk pillowcase which appeals to people that dislike the cluttered busy look of multicolor printed pillow covers. It is also much easier to match tone on tone silk pillow covers to any beds and rooms. However, young children will prefer more lively and even cartoony designs on their mattresses with Tinkerbell bedding winning more points than classic silk sheets.
Some people go even further along the minimalist look by opting for the clean, blending feel of monotone silk pillowcase designs. Such a bedroom decoration theme helps to expand and widen up the available space in smaller rooms such that they will look larger and feel more spacious. However, monotone silk pillow colors may look too bland and boring, especially if they are of the exact same color as the backdrop mattress or lounge chairs. You can introduce a much needed dash of lively color by buying one or two differently colored decorative silk pillows to break up the monotony. There are many interesting two-sided silk pillow color schemes that you can buy for the above decor purpose. These decorative pillows covers let you introduce a variety of interesting yet coordinated textures and accents to any room. If pure silk pillow cases are too uniform and boring, you can also add velvet fabrics which feel very rich to the rich while denim, soft suede or faux leather covers can be magical midas touches for the manly room decor.
Besides being found in bedrooms and sofas, you can also use silk covers for the bigger floor pillows placed near the fireplace or LCD screen. These large sized pillows allow the silk fabric's natural smoothness and comfort to be played to the max, and allow the person resting on it to enjoy its luxurious feel to the touch. Stacked into a comfortable pile, these make a good snuggly squeeze when enjoying a warm cozy fire or while reading the papers on the floor. By the way, floor pillows tend to be made in several sizes, so you need not buy a few uniform sized ones. Get a few cushion sized ones to add variety to your home floor.
When buying a silk pillowcase, look for sturdy seams construction and covered zips that will not get in the way when hugging the pillows. If you like fringed or lacy edges, buttons or string ties instead of zips, you can surely find a suitable silk pillow cover with your preferred detailing. But if you really cannot find one, then just buy the nearest looking silk pillow sheets and then bring it home for customizing. All it takes is a creative mind and some rudimental sewing skills to add buttons, laces, ribbons etc to create an unique decorative pillowcase.
These silk pillowcases can be found in a wide price range, depending on the brand, designer, source country of the raw silk twill etc. Luxury satin and silk bedding ensembles can be quite expensive, but you are really paying for the high quality assurance and thread count of the bedsheets. Buying just the silk pillows can be more affordable and good enough for decorating and coloring up a dull room. These silk covers last a long time with proper care and you can fit a new one over your pillows to refresh your bedding theme when you feel the need for a change or when it is time to clean these pillow sheets. You should take these silk covers and sheets off for proper cleaning regularly, especially when used as children bedding, such that the pillow cases will remain clean and bright to serve in your rooms. Different types of silk materials require their own specific type of cleaning. Remember to follow the instructions printed on the labels or papers that come with your pillowcase purchase. Most of the time, silk sheets and covers must be carefully dry cleaned and definitely not mixed into the washing machine together with your other clothes. Silk fabric is almost never meant to get wet lest they go out of shape or shrink. Alternatively, you can frequently air them in the breeze on a warm day, but do it under the shade and not under the sun directly. This simple silk sheet cleaning instructions will keep the pillowcases in top condition as well as bring the outdoor freshness onto your cheap mattress.