Simple Throw Pillow Decorating Tips

Want to inject style in your family room, living room, or bedroom? Go for throw pillows. And since you can get lot of affordable and stunning throw pillows in the market and online, you don’t have to play it safe with only a few pillows or the same set that you bought with your couch.

There are so many ways you can mix and match throw pillows and you need to be creative. Some rooms that have throw pillows with different colors and designs can still great.

If you feel you are not creative enough, you can use our short guide to decorating your room with throw pillows.

For a Modern Look

The number of Pillows and the placement:

For this look, choose an odd number, like three or five or seven. Several big throw pillows look sleek and cleaner than a lot of smaller ones, which can appear like "too much punctuation"

The Fabric:

Go for a limited color palette and large geometric prints on smooth, tightly woven fabrics, such as linen and cotton. This work well in a modern setting. However, if you to have lots of colors, take a rule that applies to both modern and traditional settings: "Pull them from a piece of art that's in the room"

For a Traditional Look

The number of Pillows number and the placement:

To create this look. Use 2 or 4 large pillows arranged on either side of the sofa to impart a sense of symmetry and order.

The Shape and size:

The right size of throw pillow to use depends on how big your sofa is, but for eye-catching proportions, try pairing square pillows of 20 to 22 inches with smaller squares or circles.

The Fabric:

Silk and velvet look beautiful in a classic setting. Layer a variety of textures, patterns, and colors to keep things fun. In this setting, “more is more.”