November 25, 2019 Joel Benatar

The endless variety in the shapes, patterns, and colors of throw pillows makes it extremely difficult for you to pick the ones that complement the décor of your home.

From time to time, all of us long for a change. Nevertheless, reupholstering the furniture or painting the walls a different hue or color may not be the finest choice. The simplest and most economical way to spruce up your home and give it an instant makeover is to add some decorative throw pillows. This low-key modification delivers tremendous outcomes. Most importantly, you can reverse the change if you’re not satisfied with the effect. Discussed here are some tips on buying the finest throw pillows that complement your home décor.  

Size of the Throw Pillows 

Consider the size of the sofa or chair in your home. The size of the average throw pillow is 16”–18”. Although this size suits a larger sofa, small pillows will look out of place on it. While oversize pillows (24”) deliver a comfy feel, you must reserve them for truly large furniture with surplus seating room. If you own a contemporary and compact sofa, go for smaller throw pillows. These are suitable for delicate side chairs, as well.

Filling of the Throw Pillows 

The fillings for decorative pillows are synthetic mix, feather or foam. These fillings are cheap and effective in maintaining the shape of the pillow. Goose down is the pricier filling, but it’s much softer and finer. Contemplate the use of the pillows. Consider whether they’ll be leaned on heavily or not at all. If bed decoration is your primary purpose, you can opt for pillows with loose foam or inexpensive polyester fillings. However, it’s prudent to buy the expensive ones if the pillows are going to be leaned on a lot. Remember, there’s nothing more unpleasant than a shapeless, lumpy pillow.

Shape of the Throw Pillows   

Basic throw pillow shapes include squares, rounds, bolsters, and rectangles. Again, you need to gauge the amount of use or otherwise when determining the right shape. Squares provide perfect full-back comfort. They are undoubtedly the most versatile throw pillow shape. While rectangles support the lower back adequately, bolsters provide better lumbar support.

You can enhance the aesthetics of your furniture by opting for a combination of diverse shapes.

Number of Throw Pillows

Even though most people prefer an odd number of decorative pillows, there’s nothing wrong in settling for a symmetrical look. Hence, if you plan to have four pillows, you can choose two identical pairs.

Another important consideration is about buying more pillows than you need. If you need to move a pillow to sit comfortably, then you’ve probably got more than you require. On an extra large sofa, five throw pillows will work. Nevertheless, three is the right number for most couches. Choose one for a small chair and two for a love seat.  

Patterns and Colors of Throw Pillows

For two pillows sitting side by side, buy one solid and one patterned. For a big couch, select two solid decorative pillows for the ends, their colors contrasting with the color of the couch. Buy a patterned pillow for the center. If you favor bold patterns, select prints that include neutral colors. When you mix patterns, make certain that all the pillows have at least one common color (besides neutrals).