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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
