Quilting might have begun as a means to reuse leftover clothes, but it took off once its cosy feel and vibrant look stuck with many, especially in the 1920s and 1930s. Using needle and thread, women would sew layers of fabrics together to make padded blankets and duvets. A rocking, straight or running stitch was commonly used. During the late 20th century, art quilts became popular and people started displaying them on walls and as table tops. Today, quilting is both functional and decorative. It’s on cushions, pillows, bed spreads, even on rugs and carpets. Quilt-look leather furniture is the new uber. While it might look all cosy, you can easily go wrong with matching quilted furniture and décor products with the walls and floors of your home. While there’s no limit to how you can use the quilted look, we have a few ideas that can be applied without going wrong.
Cushions and pillows
Love leather and want the quilt look too? Make a statement by putting it in the best corner of your room along with a bookshelf. You can buy it from the recently launched Timothy Oulton store in Defence Colony, New Delhi.
Rugs and carpets
Quilted cushions in beautiful prints go really well with pastel-coloured couch. Nothing can beat snuggling into these after a hard day’s work. While most home decor brands such as Goodearth and Sarita Handa have their versions of the quilted cushions, these kantha print quilted pillows are available at 1stdibs.com.
A dark-coloured, bohemeian rug looks good with furniture in dark shades and solid colours such as coffee and tan. White rugs with small motifs go well with white décor and furniture. Brands like Obeetee have some interesting rugs or you can shop online at nazmiyalantiquerugs.com.
work chair
If you are a writer or blogger working from home, chances are you are spending most of your day on a chair. Designed by Henrik Pedersen, this Adelaide chair comes with quilted upholstery and is available at BoConcept store in New Delhi. Darker shades such as midnight blue go well with every kind of décor.