Pumpkin pillow on couch

THROW PILLOW IDEAS

Throw pillows are a great way to add some personality, color and texture into a space.  They are a must have decorative accessory.  Plus pillows are inexpensive and fun to experiment with during different seasons and holidays.   Here are some throw pillow ideas for perfecting your decorative pillow game in your home.   

Vary texture instead of color

Keeping the same color palette but varying texture of pillows makes the space visually interesting without the mess.  Choose any one color and experiment with patterns and textures.    

White pillows on couch

Don't skimp on size

Professional designers use pillows over 20″ in width and prefer 22″ to 24″ pillows.  So the bigger the better.  Larger pillows make a room look more luxe.  Keep in mind a couple large pillows look much better than several small ones scattered about.

Blue pillows on couch

To chop or not to chop

You know the pillow chop I’m referring to.  The karate chop into the top of the pillow that puts a top indent into the pillow.  Personally, I am not a chopper.   Whether you chop or not is totally a personal preference thing.  If you are on the fence about the chop look, mix it up and chop some but not others.  Regardless, it’s completely personal preference.   

 

Throw pillow with chop

Odd numbers are best

Group pillows in odd numbers.  Usually 3 or 5 works best.  Place 3 pillows in corner of couch or 5 pillows on the bed.  Decorating in odd numbers provides balance in a room.

Navy throw pillows

Not just for beds and sofas

Put pillows on dining room chairs

Other than a table centerpiece decorating a dining room or breakfast nook is tricky to decorate purposefully.  Why not place pillows on the dining room chairs for a pop of color and some layered texture?  

Pillow in chair
pillow on dining chair
Put pillows in baskets

I keep several large baskets throughout my home and store blankets and pillows in them.  Functional that also provides a decorative element to any space

Pillows in basket
Throw pillows in basket

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Throw pillow ideas