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A Blush-Toned Fall Guest Bedroom & Why I Make My Own Pillows

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I recently updated the guest bedroom in my house and here I will share with you  the soft blush toned fall pillows I made!

Blush toned pillows on bed.

This post is sponsored by Waverly but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Today, I’m revealing one of our guest bedrooms that I recently updated with a feminine blush-toned look for fall.  I also made my own pillows for the room and I wanted to share with you why I make my own pillows!

So often, we all tend to decorate with what feels comfortable and/or what matches everything else in our home! You know I’m all about flow (and mostly only sticking with blues, greens and neutrals). But every once in awhile, I love to branch out and try new colors that I don’t typically use – especially for a new season! For example, last year at Christmas, I went with bold reds and blacks – which is way outside my normal comfort zone. But I loved it for the season! I decided it was time to branch out and try a fun new color combo for fall.

DIY Pillow Tutorial

As you may know, I’ve been making my own throw pillows for years, using this DIY throw pillow tutorial. Sewing does not come naturally to me, but I can handle a basic throw pillow and it’s made a huge difference while decorating over the years! Since I can make my own covers, I no longer feel that my pillow covers have to be used for years on end to get my money’s worth! This allows me to swap my looks out frequently without feeling guilty. I’m guessing that’s evidence by my pillow cover storage area 😉 I can’t argue that I have a thing for pretty throw pillows!

Fabric hanging in closet with pillows on shelf above.

For my fall guest bedroom, I chose three Waverly fabrics: Harlow Stripe, Mudan and Abyss. They are all from the new Waverly Designer Series at JoAnn. You know I love a good stripe/floral/textured solid combo! I also loved the blushed-toned dusty pink color (which is so hot for fall this year!) in combination with the varying textures of each of the fabrics. I feel like these blush tones are the new neutral for fall this year and I wanted to give them a try. Especially since I had already tried the trend with shoes and clothing and loved it!

Laying out the fabric on the carpet for cutting.

I made a total of six pillows following my DIY throw pillow tutorial. I prefer to make my own covers as much as possible not only for cost reasons as mentioned above, but because I love the fuller look I can create by customizing the sizes. For this makeover, I made 3 Euro pillows (I cut the fabric to 25″ squares for the 26″ pillows), two 22″ pillows (cut to 22″ squares) for 22″ pillows, and one 12×24 bolster (cut to those measurements).

Sewing machine on counter with scissors and pins.

It was so fun to change up the look in this space for the season and to try a color I wouldn’t necessarily gravitate towards for home decor!

White neutral bed with bench at the foot of bed and a chandelier above.

Side table with a white and gold lamp and a pumpkin on books.

 

Up close of the blush toned pillow.

I love how the colors in the fabric pair so well with the agate gallery wall I hung in the room last fall!

3 rows of 3 pictures framed on wall.

It was a lot of fun to try a new color pairing for the fall season! I’ll be doing an even deeper dive into all things throw pillow related in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Blush toned pillows on white bedding.

Shop the look of the rest of our guest bedroom below.

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  1. Simone says

    September 28, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    I can’t believe how much the blush colour transformef the room! The pillow fabric is stunning! A beautiful post.

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  2. Ashley says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:34 am

    I am completely obsessed with the new look! The blush tones are so beautiful and it was something totally unexpected but I love it!

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  3. Pam K says

    September 29, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I did the exact same thing with my night stands. The stained portion on mine is a bit lighter. Love the pillows and the blush tones. Beautiful!

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  4. Pam says

    September 29, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    This room looks great. Love the pillow cover tutorial. Going to try that. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. joanna // jojotastic says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Girl! Those chinoiserie pillows are speaking to me big time.

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  6. Janessa M McMillan says

    November 1, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    I’m glad I ran across your tutorial. I’ve been wanting to make my own throw pillows as well. I’m curious. What size of pillow is in the far back and what size is in the middle row? Thanks!

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    • Janessa M McMillan says

      November 1, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Sorry! I just saw the dimensions above! I’m not sure how I didn’t see it! Thanks anyway!

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      • Sarah says

        November 1, 2017 at 9:53 pm

        No problem! Let me know if you have any questions if you try it. Once you get the hang of it, it can start to go much more quickly!

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  7. Michelle says

    December 2, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    I’m completely obsessed with that lamp! The one in your link is similar but not the same. Please tell me where you got it!

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    • Sarah says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:12 am

      Thank you! I got it at HomeGoods a few years back and the one linked is the closest match I can find. Sorry!

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  8. Samantha says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:50 am

    That pillow storage room just gave me life! I need a sewing machine for Christmas and tons of fabric. It is acceptable to have 20 throw pillows on your couch right?

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  9. Katrina says

    February 25, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    I love the striped and floral pillows together! And this headboard is exactly what I’m looking for… can you share where its from?

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    • Sarah says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Thank you! I actually got the headboard from Kirkland’s a few years ago, but I believe they still carry it.

      Reply

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