At a Glance:
The Benefits of Using a Throw Pillow
How to Style Your Couch with Throw Pillows
How To Wash Your Throw Pillows
8 Cute Throw Pillows for Your Couch
Throw pillows are one of the easiest ways to upgrade, add texture, dimension, or a splash of color to your living room. They are a great way to add comfort and decadence to your space without too much effort. Knowing how to style them involves a little bit of skill between matching, coordination, mixing, and grouping to achieve that cozy and luxurious look in your home. But once you learn how to use toss pillows to decorate a space, you’re one step away from adding a cherry on top to your living room.
To make things easier for you, we’ve put together helpful tips for using throw pillows at home. Read on to find answers to these questions and learn how to style throw pillows like a pro.
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Shop NowWhat is A Throw Pillow?
A throw pillow is a small decorative soft item made from various textiles, such as suede, cotton, linen, silk, leather, velvet, or microfiber. Most throw pillows are square-shaped and range from 12 to 24 inches. They typically consist of a pillow insert and cover, which can be removed for easy washing or replaced with a new cover. When carefully selected, toss pillows are an affordable and fast way to elevate your home décor and include a pop of color and texture.
The Benefits of Using a Throw Pillow
Beyond aesthetic value, throw pillows offer other benefits to using them in a space. They may not be too big, but their presence in a room can make a huge impact. Here are some of their benefits:
✅ Comfort: Placing pillows with the right texture and plush on a couch or bed provides a perfectly comfortable position for relaxing and preventing unhealthy stress on your spine. Additionally, using throw pillows on an older sofa can provide the support that a sagging sofa cushion can’t.
✅ Support for toddlers and babies: They can be placed together to support babies while they learn to sit up, set around them as they learn to stand so they don’t get hurt if they fall, or be beside them as they sleep.
✅ Health benefits: The right modern throw pillow can provide support for swollen or sprained legs, maintain spinal alignment, and help reduce breathing difficulties and snoring during sleep.
How to Style Your Couch with Throw Pillows
There are many ways to mix, match, and style pillows to achieve a polished and modern look. To help you determine how best to style pillows on your couch, here are few simple tips for styling your interior décor.
Use pillows of different sizes
Size is essential to keep in mind when shopping for a modern throw pillow. Choosing cushiongs of suitable sizes for your couch starts with selecting the right size. They should complement the dimensions of your couch, not overtake it—otherwise, they can overwhelm your living room’s décor. Try mixing and matching different pillow dimensions to break up monotony and achieve a designer look.
Choose an odd number of pillows
If you are wondering how many throw pillows on a couch is the right amount, it’s best to work with odd numbers. After all, when grouping decor, most Interior designers uses arrangements in odd numbers. A group of three is the best number for a loveseat, but if your couch is larger, you could use up to five or seven throw pillows. Odd numbers can make your sofa look amazing without looking over-designed.
Choose the right colors
It’s best to select colors based on the wall color of your living room. This helps to keep the colors of your pillows within a cohesive color palette. Whether you prefer bold or neutral colors, keep all in the same color scheme. You can consult a color wheel if it sounds tricky.
Play around with patterns and shapes
There are numerous patterns, including plaid, polka dots, classic stripes, and floral and animal prints. Choose one or two pillows with a striking pattern that complements the wall of your living room. You can also add visual interest and a more personalized look by adding new shapes other than the standard rectangular and square pillows.
Mix different textures
When styling throw pillows for couch, consider matching different textures to add visual interest, depth, and vibrancy. Choose different materials, such as faux fur, chenille, velvet, and silk, which can be paired with leather, cotton, linen, and polyester pillows.
How To Wash Your Throw Pillows
Don’t forget maintenance! Knowing how to wash throw pillows helps maintain their vibrant colors and quality, and that means your home will look sharp. Here’s how to wash your pillows:
- Read the manufacturer’s care label: Look for the care label on your pillow. Some manufacturers will say dry clean only; others may require you to hand wash with a mild detergent or spot clean. If the label doesn’t specify, find out the type of fabric used and follow the instructions on how to clean it correctly.
- Do a spot test: Use a white towel with the right cleaning solution for the fabric, and blot it against the throw pillow. Hold for 30 seconds, then check for any color change. Allow it to dry, and check again for discoloration.
- Sponge cleaning: This is best for those that can’t be easily tossed in the washing machine. All you need is a good upholstery shampoo and a good-quality sponge. Wash in a circular motion while paying attention to the decorations, piping, and other creases. When done, blot the excess shampoo with a clean white towel.
- Dry cleaning: If dry cleaning is indicated on the care label, dip a clean and dry sponge into a dry-cleaning solution for the fabric. Clean in a circular motion, and blot with a clean white towel when done.
8 Cute Throw Pillows for Your Couch
At Colder’s, we offer a variety of throw pillows from trusted brands with unparalleled quality and great designs to mix and match colors and patterns throughout your home design schemes. Below is a list of eight cute throw pillows anyone can own and their features.
Signature Design by Ashley® Amie Cream Pillow
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This Ashley Signature Design pillow is a good fit if you want to add casual and modern style to your home. It has a trendy chevron pattern that’s perfectly on point with current fads and a contemporary weave in neutral that pairs well with other bold patterns—especially in Boho living rooms!
Signature Design by Ashley® Aavie Ivory Pillow
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This ivory pillow adds subtle visual interest to your décor with its unique tufts of soft piles. It has an utterly charming and luxuriously looped design, adding a relaxed sense of style wherever it's placed. This is an easy pillow to work with—pair it with other neutrals to make small spaces feel larger or match it with bold colors for high contrast that has impact.
Stylecraft Dann Foley Lifestyle Black/Brown/White Pillow
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Dare to be bold? This Dann Foley Lifestyle from Stylecraft answers your call to the wild with its eye-catching design featuring a striking zebra motif. It comes filled with luxurious down feather for a soft landing whether you use this pillow for next support or to pamper your legs an feet. The brown, white, and black throw pillows from Stylecraft will add richness to your room’s aesthetic.
Signature Design by Ashley® Bellvale Green/White Pillow
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We love the vibrant vibes the Bellvale pillow from Signature Design by Ashley adds to settings, providing a touch of whimsy and cheer to brighten up a space. Best of all, this toss pillow has two unique designs. Flip it one way for a floral design and the other way to show off a chevron design. Either way, you get a stunning display that makes a statement.
Signature Design by Ashley® Calisa Cream Pillow
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Fluffy, fashionable, and full of glamour, the Calisa collection throw pillow is the missing piece to the perfect Boho chic living room. Add it to the mix and enjoy its soft polyfill and faux fur lining for a dose of cozy comfort during downtime. This pick has buyers raving, saying, “These pillows are such great quality, feels soft and luxurious to the touch. And their size is perfect for my sectional sofa. I bought the matching throw blanket. These make my living room look so chic!
Signature Design by Ashley® Gyldan White/Teal/Gold Pillow
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Play up white in your living room with complements of gold and blue on a playful arrow design from the Gyldan collection from Signature Design by Ashley. Made of soft cotton, the upholstery on this pillow is forgiving, making it suitable for high-traffic zones in the home. When paired with other metallics, this toss pillow adds subtle details that make any space sparkle.
Signature Design by Ashley® Lanston Caramel/Black/White Pillow
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Full of bohemian vibes, this two-tone lumbar pillow has all the essentials for a modern living room. The unique shape of this pillow mixes up your pillow collection for an eclectic suite of throws that add visual interest to your home. This would be the perfect addition to a leather sofa or the finishing touch on a white accent chair.
Stylecraft Dann Foley Lifestyle Black/Blue/White Pillow
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Vintage is in right now, and the watercolor effect this pillow’s cover uses is a friendly nod to the past. When used with traditional-style décor, you can amp up classic charm in any space. When complemented by modern décor, this pillow serves as a statement piece that is sure to catch eyes.
The possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to using throw pillows to decorate your home. We say get creative and go for styles and designs that you love the most! To find even more inspiration, make sure to visit our throw pillow selection at Colder’s Appliances. Browse online or visit one of our Milwaukee furniture stores near you today!
FAQs
Here are a few more details to keep in mind as you style your home with throw pillows.
Q: How often should you wash throw pillows?
A: How often they need to be washed depends on if your pillows have a removable cover. If so, these pillow covers should be washed at least once a month. The filling inside must also be maintained and cleaned at least every other month.
Q: How often should you replace your pillows?
A: Although taking care of your throw pillows is important to ensure their longevity, most experts recommend replacing them for 1 to 2 years. This helps to guarantee you’re using pillows that are clean, supportive, and free of allergens.
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