There are few home decor features that are as evocative as patchwork quilts and pillows. With every geometrically stitched patch and nested seam, these soft decor details infuse interiors with a sense of nostalgia, making the rooms in which they exist feel layered and lived-in.
Lately, there's been a renewed appreciation for patchwork details in interiors, with many designers embracing the motif in new projects. Our recent tour of Studio Dorion's Connecticut cottage remodel, for instance, embraces the patchwork motif throughout the whole home – from a vibrant red and white quilt for the guest room to throw pillows in the living room. Mixed amongst other prints, patterns, and characterful motifs, the patchwork details in this cottage add charm, character and color.
Though it feels wrong to label patchwork – a timeless, historically significant motif – as 'trendy', there's no denying its reignited appeal in the world of interior design right now. Aside from its inclusion in designer home remodels, popular homewares brands like GreenRow, West Elm, and Target's Threshold have included the motif in new summer collections.
While this reawakened interest in patchwork can be attributed to the growing trend for homes with heart and personality, I'd argue it speaks more to our collective appreciation for sentimental, emotionally charged objects that make homes truly feel like home. Ahead, shop 20 patchwork quilts and pillows designed with the same character and intention as a handmade heirloom.
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