Key to Decorating With Throw Pillows

Throw pillows may appear to be a minor aspect of the design process, but nothing could be further from the truth. They're the most effective approach to transform a house into a home.

They're not all fluff, despite how soft and pleasant they are. A throw pillow will add a lot of punch to living room seating, hallway benches, and pretty much anything in the bedroom, bringing out the subtle design characteristics in a space.

To help you get the most out of these decorative do-gooders, we've compiled a list of stylistic ideas that will make the job a lot easier and can be perfect pillows for lounging area.

This series of stylistic tips will have you decorating with throw pillows like a pro, from colour ideas to placement methods.

Pick an Anchor Color 

If you have a piece of furniture in your home that adds a splash of colour, make sure the rest of the room complements it rather than competing with it. The gentle rose gold accents and striped linen pillows in the picture above complement the tufted raspberry ottoman.

This gives the entire appearance a lot more cohesion. But, to keep things interesting, the printed square throw pillows have a hip new colour added to the palette. Their steel blue accents contrast with the anchor colour and draw attention to the light grey kitchen paint.

A substantial pillow in a lovely shade of steel gray-meets-silver would be a terrific addition to the sofa's supporting cast. It's subtle, but it has a lot of personality.

Mix and Match Prints

By mixing and combining styles and prints, you'll add mystery to the mix and keep the eye engaged. This vignette is a great illustration of how to mix and match throw pillows in various styles.

You've got your graphic chevron print, a few neutrals for balance, and a floral-print pillow that ties in the majority of the room's hues. When selecting throw pillows, it's best to consider them in isolation from the rest of the room. These pillows, as you can see, are also carefully chosen in their own right, thus the artwork above is in a more muted tone.

Throw pillows can also be works of art. A pillow like this one will be perfect to toss into any décor mix, as it is quite trendy and flexible.

Cover All the Bases (Surfaces)

This living room has a really grown-up aspect to it without losing any of its childish exuberance. How? The style is kept warm and fun by the fact that no two pillows are alike. If you envision this space without the throw pillows, it may feel more stiff and harsh, which can be equally as lovely—it all depends on the atmosphere you want to create. Every seating choice in the room has a throw pillow on it, which we enjoy. The lumbar cushions on the chairs will not only provide all of the back support and comfort that guests deserve, but they will also preserve the edgy design.