There’s a whole world of gorgeous throw pillows out there these days, but figuring out how to arrange sofa pillows means nailing down the styles you like, figuring out how many you need, and then there’s the whole mixing and matching of colors and patterns. We’re exhausted just thinking about it. Well, get ready to throw yourself a major pillow party! Our handy guide makes it easy to find your ideal arrangement and instantly give your sofa the style upgrade it’s been begging for. We’ll leave the whole fluff versus karate chop question up to you.
Simple and chic, a minimalist approach to throw pillows doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the fun. In fact, it’s the perfect way to highlight that show-stopping pillow pair, especially on a petite sized sofa where room to sit is already scarce. Just be sure to snag a standard square that’s at least 20” or you run the risk of your set looking a tad sad.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 Pair of Standard Squares (24″, 22″, 20″)
You can’t go wrong with this classic approach, which brings a bit of color palette mixing into play. The going rule of thumb is to have your two pairs share at least one color for a cohesive look, but rules were meant to be broken at least some of the time so don’t be afraid to try something wild. A bit of size variation will help add visual interest.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
2 Pairs of Standard Squares in varying sizes (24″ + 22″) (22″ + 20″) (20″ + 18″)
We’re all about this pile-it-on approach to pillows, especially if your home includes fans of the pillow fort. The single lumbar can infuse the overall scheme with an unexpected punch of pattern or color, or even quietly bring a bit of texture to the party.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
2 Pairs of Standard Squares in varying sizes (24″ + 22″) (22″ + 20″)
1 Lumbar Pillow (typically around 14″ x 22″ to 24″ x 30″)
Dare to throw the polish of symmetry out the window in favor of the unexpected. With an eye towards style, but also function, a nice mix of sizes will ensure you have what you need to cozy up, but you won’t have to sacrifice too much room to sit. This is a great approach for mixing in single pillows that you love but are sans a mate.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 Standard Square that’s on the larger side (24″ to 22″)
1 Standard Square that’s on the smaller side (22″ to 18″)
1 Lumbar Pillow (typically around 14″ x 22″ to 24″ x 30″)
A single oversized lumbar is a total haute bohemian move, and looks especially killer on a sofa or settee with a tight seat and back. Scale up or down in length, depending on your sofa size. We’re partial to a bit of pattern here.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 Oversized Lumbar or Bolster Pillow (typically between 36″- 60″ in length)
