Modern Pillows of Today

Splashes of color and intriguing displays of fabrics can set off a room’s style by using accessories designed by some of today’s most accepted artists. Uncomplicated describes the flow and fiber the blank page in the modern production of comfortable art portrayed by modern pillows and other accompaniments, now taking the world by storm.

Lena Bergstrom, an award-winning artist from Sweden, sailed into the public eye with her love of fabrics. Designs crafted out of felted, virgin wool holds simplistic, woven designs that can only be viewed as art. Designers Eye is the Swedish manufacturing firm, featuring Lena’s work, one that is vigilant in producing only the best of contemporary Scandinavian designs with clean lines and unique patterns.

Madeline Rogers, founder of Mibo, is a TV and Film Art Director who saw a need for a refreshing new tone in home decor accessory products by taking inventory at her own flat in London. British seaside resorts dotted with lazy striped loungers gave her the idea for pillow jackets with large blossoms that resemble a painting instead of oversized flowers. Shaded greens, beiges and grays with only a touch of red create a mellow tone with just the right hint of fun. Handmade and quality fabrics give Mibo’s pillows a charming and chic appearance at the same time.

Modern Basics is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and was the brainstorm of two friends who worked together at a product development firm. Sharing attention to detail and a love of textiles, Page Ikeda and Rhonda Holloway started Modern Basics in 2001. Table coasters, crib bedding and pillows are their popular items with simple designs in blues, browns, reds and greens. Stylish and fun is the motto of this twosome and it shows in everything they make.

Although there are some of us who view artistic accessories a new and exciting addition to our homes, Japan has been decorating with floor pillows, known as zabutons, for centuries. Popping up in American homes and bringing an inviting change in entertaining friends or just plain lounging, the zabuton is made of muslin but can be covered in virtually any type of material to show off an artist’s popular work or a beautiful textile design.

Choices in contemporary accessories are huge and expanding even more each day. Decorators are experimenting with exterior fabrics of chic, colorful blocks, paisley and plain suede to reflect all types of styles. Pillows that are round, rectangular or square are gaining popularity in homes and offices to set the mood in furniture groupings. Comfort in style with pillows is a modern day theme not likely to end soon.