The 40 Best Throw Pillows For Every Style

We love using the best throw pillows to add a pop of color or pattern to a sofa or chair. But if you aren’t sure what to look for, the options can be overwhelming. To help, we rounded up our favorite stripes, floral block prints, ruffle edges, and more.

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Ryan Hall

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Swapping covers is the easiest way to refresh your space (and sofa).

Lulu and Georgia Dori Linen Pillow on a blue background

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So how do you know what to look for when shopping for the best throw pillows for your preferences?

Find what speaks to you and gives you joy.

Don’t be afraid to layer color and patternthis is a fun place to take some design risk!

Anthropologie Luxe Linen Blend Pillow Neutral Motif

saysJulia Longchamps, owner at Julia Longchamps Design.

For additional insight, we consulted interior designers Julia Longchamps,Isfira Jensen, and Kathy Kuo.

We love thin pinstripes, best exemplified by Anthropologies monochromatic cover, as well as vintage-inspired ticking stripes.

Better Homes & Gardens Gray Textured Panel Stripe Pillow

Neutral Throw Pillows

Subdued color schemes dont have to be boring.

Round Throw Pillows

Guess what?

Not all throw pillows come in perfect squares or rectangular lumbars.

Dashiel Modern Stipe Linen Throw Pillow

It might just be the je ne sais quoi missing from your collection.

Ruffled Throw Pillows

Speaking of borders, the same can also be said for ruffles.

Coming on too strong?

Cabana Stripe Pillow Cover

Lolois version is a bit more subdued with its petite pleats.

Luckily, we know just where to shop.

But remember: if youre hoping to achieve a full look (no gaps!

Chenille Piped Throw Pillow

), designers recommend going with a size larger than the pillow cover itself.

These days, we prefer our pillows not to appear too coordinated.

Creating visual contrast, not clutter, is key.

Pottery Barn Faye Linen Textured Throw Pillow

She also consulted interior designersJulia Longchamps,Isfira Jensen, andKathy Kuo.

Joss & Main Edgar Cotton Throw Pillow

Article Lucca Persimmon Orange Pillow Set

Mainstays Square Boucle Pillow

AllModern Alcona Throw Pillow

Rudbeck Plaid Ivory Pillow

Everyday Linen Pillow

West Elm Botanical Crewel Pillow Cover

Botanical Throw Pillow

World Market Green Overtufted Floral Throw Pillow

Lulu and Georgia Dori Linen Pillow

Chindi Check Cushion

Target Threshold Cotton Woven Modern Square Throw Pillow

Linen Check Pillow

World Market Sage and Ivory Jacquard Abstract Shapes Throw Pillow

Terre Olive Velvet Sphere Throw Pillow

Boucle Ball Pillow

Round Tufted Velvet Throw Pillow

Christina Lundsteen Stripe Bolster Cushion Pillow

Threshold Block Print Square Throw Pillow

Creative Co-Op Square Woven Grid Pattern Pillow

Kelly Clarkson Home Vivenne Tassels Throw Pillow

Better Home & Gardens Tufted Trellis Decorative Throw Pillow

Birch Lane Faust Ruffled Reversional Throw Pillows

Ruffled Trim Cushion Cover

Block Print Boudoir Pillow Cover

Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Dinah Pillow

Better Homes & Gardens Block Print Floral Reversible Pillow

World Market Bright Stripe Chindi Throw Pillow

Sanderson x Giles Deacon Regency Aperigon Pillow Cover

Target Threshold Oversized Colorblock Pieced Suede Lumbar Throw Pillow

Outdoor Sunbrella Throw Pillow

Sunbrella Indoor/Outdoor Toss Pillow

Resort Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

Polyester Filled Inner Cushion

Pillowflex Synthetic Down Pillow Insert

Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert (Pack of 2)

Coyuchi Down Feather Throw Pillow Insert