How And Why To Karate Chop Cushions
One of the reasons chopping your cushions can look amazing is that it creates a less-than uniform look while still maintaining a structured and modern look. The idea of “karate chopping” pillows has become an increasingly popular trend over the past couple of years. This look consistently pops up all over the internet and has people wondering, do I chop or not?
Why chop
We sometimes wonder why people karate chop their perfectly shaped, high-end cushions. Do you actually have to chop your pillows to achieve that high-end designer look displayed so elegantly in magazine spreads? Some argue against and many argue for. Ultimately it will come down what YOU want and prefer for your home.
The cushion karate chop is that look when a pillow or cushion has been fluffed up and then a sharp dent made in the top of the cushion’s shape. You literally undertake a karate chop style movement with your hand to the top line of the cushion. There’s no need to be delicate! Give it a right old chop and stand back to view your creation.
Comfort factor
Doing the karate chop can make your cushions appear more comfortable too. It tends to make them look plumper and softer. Whether you actually sit with your cushions or just use them for decoration they are supposed to look soft and snuggly. Make them look as lush as you can! Feather-filled cushions retain the dent from the karate chop very well and can make your cushion look appealing to sit on. You can apply this technique to larger cushions which should look nice and chunky.
Try it out
Whether you choose to use the chop on the cushions in your own home and garden is up to personal taste but if you haven’t tested out the look in your home yet why not get around your house and plump up those cushions. Enjoy the satisfying karate chop as an experiment to see if you like the look and if you don’t just shake up your cushions holding the top corners and plump them up again bringing them back to their ‘unchopped’ state! Simple and quick.
Remember, House & Garden stocks a beautiful and extensive range of indoor and outdoor cushions allowing you creative license to style your dream décor.
