Everyone loves a clean and stylish home. It's easy to feel at home in a place that's bright, welcoming and comfortable. Both home guests and homeowners should have the right to feel at home the moment they come inside one house. You can add life to a room by adding and decorating furniture pieces. However, they tend to be bulky and occupy plenty of space. They can become monotonous and chunky-the best way is to brightening up the room by throwing in some fun throw pillows.

Colors, Patterns and Styles to Choose from

Throw pillows come in a variety of colors and styles. You can spice up a room depending on your personal preference and the color palette of the room. For example, if you have a palette of white, black, gray and neutrals, then make the room more interesting by throwing in pillows with bright colors like aquas and yellows. Red, orange and warm hued throw pillows add a contemporary and energetic look to the room. Choose colors that are complimentary to the room.

Solid black and white sofas should stick to neutral colored throw pillows. Avoid colors that are too bright. For brown and beige sofas, choose pillows with earth colors: green, orange, gold yellow and burgundy. It brightens up the room, making it look rich and warm instantly. If you want a room that gives a relaxing vibe, choose pillows with blue and gray hues. Sofas with solid colors make it boring, so you can choose pillows with unique patterns and textures. Popular patterns are polka dots, floral designs, stripes, geometric, art deco and contemporary themes.

DIY - Making a Throw Pillow

Through basic sewing skills, one can make fashionable pillows of your own style and preference. All you need is an old pillow, fabric, sewing machine, zipper and some thread.

Here's how you can make your own throw pillow:

1. Get an old pillow and remove the old, boring pillow. Choose a fabric with an interesting color or pattern. Lay out the fabric over the throw pillow. Fold over the fabric so the right sides are together.

2. Measure the fabric as well as the extra fabric as extra margin over the sides of the pillow. Be sure to add an extra inch on all sides. Cut the fabric according to the right size and shape.

3. Choose the side of the cover where you'll be sewing the zipper. Use sewing pins to attach the zipper. The closed zipper should be located on the right side. Meaning, the pillow cover will be closed by the zipper from left to right.

4. Use a strong thread with the same color as the dominant color of the pillow. Adjust the pillow's stitch position to ensure the pillow's close fit.

5. Clip the pillow's inner corners to create a smooth and finished look of the cover. Turn the pillow cover right side out to make sure all seams are even. Now you have the perfect pillow cover that will look wonderful on your sofa and couch.