Throw Pillows Styling Guide

 

Throw pillows are a great way to add colour and personality to your living room. They're one of the finishing touches that take your home from just practical to lived-in and thoughtful.

But you can't just go out and get some throw pillows and call it a day. You must gently lay them on your sofa once you have them. "How tough can pillow decorating be?" you may be thinking. It's nothing but a couple of pillows!" The arrangement of throw pillows on a sofa, on the other hand, is one of the most typical design quandaries addressed by clients. Many people are unaware of how to combine colours and patterns, much alone arrange them on their sofa!

So, we're going to break everything down for you today. We'll go over everything you've ever wanted to know about arranging throw pillows on a sofa, as well as provide some living room design inspiration along the way!

 

Picking Your Pillows

Let's start with choosing your pillows. You don't want a random assortment of throw pillows; instead, you want to construct a curated collection with a consistent colour palette, a variety of patterns for visual interest, and varying sizes for depth.

 

Choosing a Cohesive Color Palette

You can choose any colour family that complements the rest of your living room's design when selecting a colour palette for your sofa's throw pillows. Simply keep all of the throw pillows in the same colour tone, whichever colour you pick. When selecting throw pillows, begin by anchoring the colour palette with a dark hue, then work your way toward lighter shades of the colour palette while incorporating patterns that repeat similar colours.

Blues as a "active" neutral appeals to us. Blues give lovely splashes of colour to any area, but they're also versatile enough to be neutral on the colour spectrum while also allowing you to mix several shades of blue in one arrangement.

 

Vary the Scale of the Patterns

Once you've decided on a colour scheme, don't just go with a lot of solid-colored throw cushions. Rather, incorporate some patterns into the mix. Not just one, either! Multiple designs can be mixed within the same throw pillow arrangement. Just be sure to alter the scale so they don't compete with one another. The combination of large and small-scale patterns creates a sense of equilibrium within the composition.

You may also experiment with combining organic designs, such as shibori, ikat, and tie-dye, with more geometric patterns to create a fascinating and diverse blend.

However, remember to employ colour to help ground your scene. That's why it's critical to start with a colour palette, since it will assist influence the designs you consider! Choose darker, deeper patterns for the throw pillows on the outside of the arrangement and lighter, more decorative designs for the inward cushions to emphasise the patterns.

Arrange Pillows By Size

Of course, this brings us to the following step: arranging the throw pillows. The magnitude of the designs, as well as the size of the pillows themselves, should be considered in the arrangement. Although it may appear intuitive, when arranging pillows, place larger pillows at the back and smaller or lumbar pillows in the front.

The larger pillows should always be on the exterior, but medium and tiny pillows can be used alternately on the inside for a more individualised look. The smaller throw pillows, on the other hand, usually fit best on the very inner of the arrangement. You can also experiment with lumbar pillows to assist create a firm "centre" in the composition of your sofa.

Finally, consider using an odd number of pillows to help with visual balance. Putting two throw pillows on each side of the sofa, and then layering three in the middle, for example, will make the composition feel properly balanced.

 

Also Read : How to Choose the Perfect Throw Pillow