DIY: Botanical print pillows

Create your own designer bedding with leaves

Botanical prints have taken the interiors world by storm – with everyone from high-street homeware chains to high-end interiors brands bringing minimalist spaces to life with foliage.

Stand out with jungle-print! 

Opulent jungle-print wallpapers are perfect for those who want to make a flamboyant statement – but for those who prefer a more subtle approach, simple repeat leaf motifs can transform plain fabrics into something fresh and fabulous.

These brilliantly simple DIY leaf-print pillow covers from the Ukkonooa blog offer the designer effect without the designer price tag – and they’re super-easy to make. 

DIY botanical print pillow

What you’ll need:

  • Unbleached cotton (or ready-made plain pillow covers)
  • Leaves
  • Small paintbrush
  • Small paint roller
  • Fabric paint

What to do:

1. Apply paint to the leaves with a small paintbrush.

2. Press the leaves into the fabric with the help of a roller.

3. Leave the paint to dry completely.

4. Iron over the prints to waterproof them.

5. Sew the fabric into envelope pillow covers

For the full instructions, head to the Ukkonooa blog.

DIY botanical print pillow