13 Best Ideas For How to Decorate with Pillows
If there is one home decor accessory that can instantly transform a room, it’s the humble throw pillow. Decorative pillows are having a major moment – and it’s easy to see why. So I gathered 13 of the best resources I could find for how to decorate with pillows.
Throw pillows – also called accent pillows or decorative pillows – are one of the most versatile and budget-friendly tools in a home decorator’s toolkit. They add color, pattern, and texture to any space without a major investment or commitment.
Want to refresh your living room for spring? Swap out your pillows. Craving a new bedroom look? New pillow covers can do it in minutes. No painter, no contractor, no big budget required.
But pillows are more than just pretty accessories. They bring warmth and personality to a room, soften hard furniture lines, and signal your personal style the moment someone walks through the door. A well-styled sofa or bed instantly looks more finished, more intentional – and more inviting.
Whether you’re looking for tips on mixing patterns and textures, finding the perfect throw pillow combinations for your sofa, or dreaming up a fresh bedroom look, you’ve come to the right place. These 13 posts share expert tips, beautiful images, and smart ideas for decorating with pillows – mostly in the living room, with a few gorgeous bedroom looks too.
Let’s get into it!
Let’s jump in and see all the pretty pillow ideas you may want to use in your home. Make a list. Which rooms in your home need an update, a new punch of color? Put pillows first on your list of fresh accessories.
Set a few hours this weekend to read through these decorative pillow ideas. Make a list of a few pillow ideas you like that will refresh your home.
How to Decorate with Pillows in Your Home: 13 Great Resources
Mixing and Matching Throw Pillows
Jenna Kate of Jenna Kate Designs shares tips to help you master the art of styling pillows like a pro. She focuses on the challenge of mixing and matching pillows in your home.
Styling Your Couch with Pillows
Couches or sofas may be the most visible place to use throw pillows. Alley of Home by Alley gives you the step-by-step tools to use throw pillows to make your space feel elevated & expensive. The graphics she shares will make the tips easy to understand.
5 Tips to Being an Expert Pillow Guru
Andreson and Grant is always a great resource for all things home decor. After reading this article, you will feel confident using pillows to decorate your home.
How to Choose and Arrange Accent Pillows
Does choosing pillows and arranging them stress you out? Laura of The Turquoise Home shares several helpful tips and examples to ease the stress and help you use pillows to their best advantage.
What Creates the Best Pillow Combinations?
Want to become a pro at putting together throw pillow combinations? Sizes, patterns, and textures matter. Michaela of Michaela Diane Designs gives you great advice for getting the right look.
Perk Up Your Style with Fun Pillows
Throw pillows are often the unsung heroes of home decor. They can transform your room from dull to dazzling with minimal effort. Michelle of The Glitzy Pears shares some fun pillow styles that might not only provide extra comfort but also reflect your personal style.
How to Style Pillows on a Sectional
Sectionals are so popular that they deserve a special approach to pillow styling. Kaari of The Sommer Home shares her experience using pillows on this particular type of sofa.
Do’s and Don’ts for Pillow Styling
Sometimes, do you just want someone to tell you what to do and what not to do? Well, this post is for you. Casey of The DIY Playbook gives you that list with helpful images.
One Lady’s Use of Pillows in Her Home
Rhonda of Southern Hospitality is a classic Southern lady, and her home reveals her love of traditional style. She walks you through the simple use of loved pillows, and how she changes them out to freshen up a space, regardless of the room.
Keys to Mixing Patterns on Pillows
One of the keys to using pillows for the best interest is to knowing how to mix patterns. See how Christin of My Homier Home gives you those keys. Learn her tips for bringing patterns together.
How to Arrange Pillows on Your Bed
While arranging pillows can be daunting at first, there are many tricks you can use to make it easier. No time for trial and error? Ellie of The Windlespin Society found the perfect way to make sure that your bed always looks luxurious and comfortable.
How to Style Bedroom Pillows Like a Designer
Have you ever walked into a boutique hotel room and thought, “Why does this bed look so perfect and mine looks blah?” Beatrice of Lady LifeStyle shows you how to style bedroom pillows properly.
Styling Tips for Your Bed
Yvonne of Stone Gable Blog believes that bed pillow arrangement is not only an art but also a bit of science! In this post, she shares EIGHT great ways to make a pretty bed!
More Pillow Decorating Ideas
- How to Add Vibrant Colors for Home Decor (Pillows included)
- Easy Way to Make Decorative Custom Trim for Pillows
- The Easiest Way to Make Zippered Accent Pillows
Did you learn something new from these 13 best resources for decorating with pillows? There is a lot to cover, so be sure to PIN this post for reference. You can check out my new Pinterest Board, Pillow Decorating Ideas.
