The Fundamentals of Styling Pillows and Throws in Your Home
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The Fundamentals of Styling Pillows and Throws in Your Home
May 9, 2023
Individual interior design preferences aside, we stand by the fact that no home is complete without a curation of pillows and throws. A simple enough concept, but in pursuit of an authentically warm home, the impact of a few well-placed cozy pieces cannot be understated. Even so, incorporating them into your space ought to feel effortless—which is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to styling pillows and throws like a skilled professional. Read on, and remember—shape, texture, shades.
The Fundamentals of Styling Pillows and Throws in Your Home
Creating Interesting Shapes
In most spaces, you’ll find that function naturally guides your approach to styling throw pillows and blankets—and leaning into those instincts provides the perfect foundation for an effortless interior. Are you filling out a large sofa? Greater depth and scale demands larger throw pillows. Creating instant warmth to welcome guests? Long entryway benches are better suited to the coinciding length of a Luna Lumbar Pillow.
However, for an expert-level upgrade, be willing to take things a step further with layering and shapes. Consider placing two lumbar pillows side by side for an unexpected execution of streamlined style. Create height with large throw pillows, then set a pillow in front that’s smaller or shorter in form for a sense of depth. Experiment with a singular statement pillow, or push the boundaries of how many pillows and throws are suited to a single piece of furniture.
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Adding Essential Texture
Every designer will tell you that the key to interiors that feel interesting and dynamic versus flat and standard is the element of texture—whether through the visceral feel and fabrication of a pillow or throw or achieved with the presence of pattern or design. The Mill Pillow creates the illusion of texture with classic stripes that never go out of style, and the intricate hand-knotted details on the Glenbrook Throw add visual intrigue with a handcrafted flair.
As you curate, keep in mind that variety is everything. Too much of one material runs the risk of falling flat, whereas a healthy mix—like boucle and linen or raw cotton and alpaca wool—creates a timelessness that works in any space and is easily updated from one season to the next.
"Every designer will tell you that the key to interiors that feel interesting and dynamic versus flat and standard is the element of texture."
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Considering a Color Palette
As the experts in all things neutral, we’d be remiss to exclude shades in the conversation—and while we love a neutral-forward approach to general aesthetic, pillows and throws are the perfect low-stakes opportunity to expand your horizons—especially considering that, in our opinion, there’s simply no such thing as too many.
As a general strategy, every large piece of furniture deserves at least one throw and two to three pillows—think beds and sofas. Smaller-scale pieces, like benches and accent chairs. are often well served by one well-placed pillow. If you’re styling a chaise or armed accent chair, you have plenty of room for a cozy throw and additional pillow. Once you’ve landed on quantity, you can build your shade range.
When curating your colorways, it’s always safe to start with one neutral in perfect complement with the rest of the room. For example, ivory and oatmeal or ash and light grey. From there, you have room to play. Consider a rosy-toned throw to bring out the warmth in a natural sofa or an ivory throw blanket as essential contrast with the earthier hues of a stone linen bed.
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"When curating your colorways, it’s always safe to start with one neutral in perfect complement with the rest of the room."
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Photos by Bliss Kaufman