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How To Decorate With Throw Pillows
Decorating with throw pillows is an easy way to change any room in your home. You may be on a budget and have limited funds and to do an all over makeover would be unreasonable so throw pillows are an inexpensive style option and truly the way to go. Here are a few design tips that can help you change the look of your space.
Modern Look
Pillow number and placement: Go for an odd number, like three or five, rather than more traditional pairs. A few big throw pillows look cleaner than a jumble of smaller ones, which can seem like too loud.
Shape and size: Squares should be large enough to showcase a solid color or a pattern. Oblongs are a nice touch, since they're a little less expected.
Fabric: A limited color palette and large geometric prints on smooth, tightly woven fabrics, like cotton and linen, work well in a modern environment. But if you love having lots of colors, take a tip that applies to all settings: Pull them from a piece of art that's in the room.
Trim: Most trim is traditional, but if you want to use it, make sure it mirrors the throw pillow's primary hue to add interest but retain a solid block of color.
Traditional Look
Pillow number and placement: Two or four large throw pillows arranged on either side of a sofa impart a sense of symmetry and order.
Shape and size: The right size depends on how big your sofa is, but for eye-pleasing proportions, try pairing square pillows with smaller squares or circles.
Fabric: Velvet and silk look great in a classic setting. Layering a variety of textures, patterns, and colors keeps things lively. Sometimes more is more. To help patterns such as paisleys and floral commingle without looking fussy, We suggest pairing a busy pattern with a simple one, like a complicated plaid or floral with a large floral design that's just two or three colors. A print and a coordinating solid will work, also.
Trim: Save the big trim, like tassel fringe, for larger pillows to give them more oomph. Small throw pillows look best with slim trim, like braid or cord.
Eclectic Look
Pillow number and placement: An even number of pillows runs counter to the spirit of an eclectic room; three or five create a pleasing asymmetry without cluttering the sofa. You want your pillows to look as if they just happened to be there. For a casual air, try two throw pillows in one corner with a third at the opposite end. Shape and size: Pick similarly sized pillows to tie together a diverse collection. Generally, interior designers prefer a few large pillows over a mishmash of smaller ones.
Fabric: Be open but not random. You can have a couple of throw pillows that match or five pillows in five different fabrics but make sure there's at least one color in common to give the arrangement some unity.
Trim: Avoid excess; keep trim simple and express yourself more through fabrics. Box pillows, with their square shoulders, can be attractive in an eclectic grouping and look great when edged with braid.
