Throw pillows are a fun way to introduce new life into any room and give it the makeover it needs. And while it is true that a compilation of new colors and fabrics can give your room a completely different feel, there are a few ground rules to commit to when it comes to using throw pillows effectively.

How to use throw pillows

To make an impact with throw pillows, it is important to decide on one unifying color palette and stick with it. This basically means settling on one basic color and pairing it up with complementary shades. 

Experts even have an unofficial formula to make your task easy: start with one small or simple pattern, one large or busy pattern, and one solid color.

Basics of pillow decorating dictate that the large or busy pattern should be on the largest pillow or pillows. This pattern will be central to setting the emphasis for your pillow arrangement along with navigating the design profile for the other areas of the room. 

With the basics of pillow decorating in mind, here is a look at how to use throw pillows in a variety of settings and locations.

How to decorate a couch with throw pillows

To decorate a couch with throw pillows remember that as you proceed towards the center of the couch, the throw pillows should go from larger to smaller. From a visual aspect, the largest pillows should be placed in the outside corners of the couch with the smaller pillows positioned on the inside.

Throw pillows are one of the easiest and quickest ways to experiment with colors and patterns. As a result, experimenting with living room throw pillow ideas can be the right place to give vent to your creativity.Our Celine Decorative Throw Pillow and Alex Decorative Throw Pillowcome in several colors, and are perfect to add eye-catching patterns to your room.

While this arrangement is visually the most pleasing one, it also offers the element of comfort to add larger pillows on the sides. This allows the person to comfortably prop against and the smaller pillows placed towards the centre without taking up too much seating space.

When deciding on how to choose pillows for a sofa, keep the sofa fabric in mind. On a patterned sofa, the pillows should be in solids only. But this does not mean that they have to be boring. Instead, choose from an assortment of colors complementing the sofa pattern and adding drama to your living space.

How to arrange pillows on a sectional

With the wide variety of colors and sizes available, throw pillows can be set up and rearranged into a number of shapes. This makes positioning throw pillows placed on a sectional fun and entertaining. 

You can enjoy the freedom of arranging throw pillows on a sectional sofa by individual preference, availability of space and by seating. Depending on the size of the sectional, fewer pillows will work better for smaller sofas while larger pillows can be better accommodated on bigger sofas.

Since sectionals tend to continue throughout the length of the sofa, you can accessorize your sectional with multi printed pillows, keeping in mind one unifying color. 

Another way to decorate is to use a combination of solid and geometric patterns to decorate the length of the sectional or even arrange pillows across the length of the sofa so that they overlap each other, sit at an angle and overlook in one direction.

Throw pillows for bed decorating

There are many ways to arrange throw pillows on the bed with choices from stacking, propping, mixing sizes, using different shapes or even going symmetrical. Each arrangement gives its own distinctive look and carries its unique signature appeal.

To arrange pillows on a queen size bed, simply stack pillows one atop another for a no fuss presentation or get more creative by layering a pair of decorative pillows in front of the sleeping stack. To make things more interesting, prop up pillows in front of the sleeping stack and pair then up with a single small to medium decorative pillow centered in front of the propped up pillows.

Another way to go is to try a layered pillow formation. Instead of stacking sleeping pillows, prop them against the headboard and the layer decorative pillows in front. Finish with one or two decorative pillows centered in front.

For an interesting twist, prop and rotate square throw pillows at the back so that they are on the diagonal. Layer with sleeping pillows on the front.

If you’re looking for pillows that have an understated, refined appearance which is perfect for overlapping or angling, then our Linen Throw Pillows are perfect for your home.

Throw Pillows at Linen Store

Now that you know how to use throw pillows like a professional, why not spruce up your couch or bed with some pillows? Check out the decor pillows available at Linen Store. Not only are our pillows attractive to the eye, they’re plush and comfortable for you and your guests too!

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