Say hello to this season’s hottest home decor trend, where soft neutrals with lots of textures and subtle patterns are finally getting their chance to shine.
Betsu Studio’s colorful pixel smile and checkerboard pillows.
1. Betsu Studio
New homeowners rave over these upcycled and eco-conscious pillows for themselves and their pets. Owned by University of the Arts Philadelphia alum Laura Weiszer, this home goods store is a blend of vintage and modern, selling numerous eccentric pillow designs. One favorite includes the Yin Yang Wave: a Jacquard knit pillow cover with a nontraditional wavy yin yang pattern that’s bound to bring some balance into any room. 3232 Collins St., 267.291.4480, betsustudio.com
2. Cuttalossa
Cuttalossa is the place to go for natural fabrics and artisanmade textiles. Specialties include handpainted pillows from store owner Shannon Retseck, as well as other gorgeous options from places like India and Turkey. Most of the pillow covers are linen, but the store also offers a host of exquisite handpainted silks. Designs include not only the expected checkers and florals but also eye-catching patterns like arrows or mushrooms. 47 N. Second St., cuttalossa.us
3. Home Grown
Whoever said neutrals are boring has never been to Home Grown, where color palette reigns high on style and decor. Brands include Sugarboo & Co. and V Rugs and Home, but we particularly love the Life is Beautiful pillow, which comes in a variety of zip-closed pillowcase designs. Drop by to see why this store is one of the most popular in town. 393 W. Lancaster Ave., 610.642.3601, homegrownpa.com
Neutral pillows from HOST Interiors.
4. HOST Interiors
Be your own designer at HOST Interiors, where clients can create custom pillows from fabrics by LEE Industries and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. If you’re not feeling inspired to make designs of your own, HOST also offers collections of ready-made designs from brands like Annie Selke, Ryan Studio, Lacefi eld and Walter G. For those keeping Mother Earth in mind, choose from two of its newest pillow lines that use vintage and upcycled designer fabrics for stylish, and sustainable, interior accents. Multiple locations, 215.967.1196, hostinteriors.com
5. Millésimé
With modern and contemporary European pillows, as well as those inspired by the colors, mosaics and themes of ancient Persia, Millésimé founder Jinous Kazemi has taken her passion for the arts and created a 9,000-square-foot furniture showroom featuring over 35 diff erent brands. As a full-service design showroom, the brand off ers furniture for every room in the house, both inside and out. Mix and match styles from French staples like Petite Friture and Ligne Roset or the locally designed Elissa Bloom Home. 33 N. Second St., 267.455.0374, millesime.us
6. RH
Adorn your sofa with rich and plush handpainted pillows from RH. Acclaimed Houston-based textiles designer Rusty Arena designs, illustrates, silk screens and embosses the velvet fabrics by hand on colors like gold, silver and bronze to create lustrous additions to any couch. If you’re on the market for something simpler, consider the Cashmere Collection to add a cozy accent to chairs and couches alike. 690 W. Dekalb Pike, 610.265.5959, rh.com
7. Roche Bobois
Who knew cushions were the ultimate fashion accessory? With designs by Joana Vasconcelos and the late Kenzō Takada, you’ll be upgrading your couch to runway-level style. Takada’s designs include dahlias in pink, white and lavender—showcasing the flower both budding and blooming—along with other patterns like stripes. For a more playful feel, Vasconcelos’ designs feature colorful streaks, dots and swirls placed against white or black backgrounds. 311 Arch St., 215.922.2900, roche-bobois.com
The Morningside pillow from Serena & Lily is the perfect accent piece
8. Serena & Lily
Embrace your inner interior designer at this just-opened location in Haverford. Your room will thank you for the beautiful sand and sea color makeover, with pillows inspired by coastal destinations. Th e Ibiza pillow features a block print of a twist pattern that uses handembroidered raffia for a playful touch. Another favorite, the Bali pillow, uses a striped pattern made of beads for a dash of texture to your coastal couch setup. 25 Haverford Station Road, 610.222.7500, serenaandlily.com
Photography by: Betsu Studio; Courtesy of HOST; Courtesy of Serena & Lily
