A border technique that I have used for pillows is to use a solid color fabric that picks up a color in your main fabric. I cut strips from the solid fabric that are 2" - 2 1/2" wide (depending on how wide a border I want), piece together enough to run the perimeter of the pillow fabric, then iron it in half long-wise, with the right sides out. You then have a long piece of 'trim' that you use like you would fringe, etc. You have to work the corners a little - I create a pleat that allows me to turn the corner. I like this method of finishing pillows - it adds a little more finish to the pillow, but is way more economical than fringe or trim.

I'd like gray leather for a recliner & who-knows-what for the chairs/loveseat situation. My husband is a picky individual though - he wants it comfortable, he wants to be able to nap in it, he wants things I could give two hoots about. Our coffee table is much like this one & the room was the start of my obsession to change the living room up. Our coffee table is much like this one & the sofa is the same color. This room photo was the start of my obsession to change the living room up. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/55943220355123499/

This remodeling was prompted by a leaking dishwasher and we had to move everything out ASAP so the guys could remove everything that got wet, so I got no 'before' photos. Having such a big empty space got me thinking of how things could be rearranged. I did find some old photos. The couch is white and pretty modern/cool looking under those big brown slipcover but the white upholstery shows too much dirt to not have a slipcover. Hoping to find a cover that would allow the legs/shape to show more. I do have a second matching end table I'd like to put where the bird swing was. You can also see where a round rug might be the best shape given that bird platform corner juts out into the room: Fireplace/mantle are the same but the aquarium and little thing with blankets are no longer there, I added flowers to that vase and there is a grey round mirror: Bird area will remain pretty much the same. My bird is never locked in his cage (little door on the side he uses), so he needs a 'bird proof' space all his own. I do at least try to keep his area neat and orderly. The floor protector in this photo will be reused on the new hard floors as well. Here is the bar area/general current state of our living area; While mine is currently packed away, the 'piano' in the model is not a 'real' piano. I built this exact stand/bench for a digital piano from this tutorial but painted mine light gray instead of staining it. I had it under the bar before but think it would be nicer in front of the window: Credit to https://makeit-loveit.com/diy-digital-piano-stand-plus-bench

without seeing the actual home, it's hard to comment. But I like those pillows. bring in color with art, plants and accessories.