25 Cushy and Colorful Throw Pillows That Can Liven Up Your Space
Add a pop of pattern or a neutral accent to your living room, bedroom, and more.
Wallace Sewell Lloyd Lambswool Block Pillow
Harriet Wallace-Jones and Emma Sewell are founders of the London-based design studio Wallace Sewell, known for textiles with bold geometric patterns. Each fabric is processed at a family-run mill that merges age-old techniques with advanced technology. The Lloyd Lambswool Block Pillow (2018) is woven from merino lambswool for a luxurious feel. Inspired by paintings from Korean artist Chung Eun Mo, Lloyd is marked by a striking pattern of blocks and stripes in contrasting hues. Made in the U.K.
ShopSchoolhouse x Ace & Jig Damask Throw Pillow
The Damask Throw Pillow is made in collaboration with ace&jig, makers of heirloom-quality textiles. Each fabric is designed on traditional wooden hand looms and woven in India using cotton sourced local to the weavers. Tones of magenta and red wine in the Damask fabric lend warmth and cheer to the home. Features a brass YKK zipper and a down-filled insert. Sewn in our Portland factory. A Schoolhouse Original. Photo Courtesy of Schoolhouse
ShopHeirloomed Heirloom Linen Pillow
And the linen is easy... When we think of year ‘round comforts we picture pancakes, lazy weekends, and oodles of throw pillows to lounge in. These so-cozy cushions are each 20” by 20” and come in a whole array of soft, natural linen designs that you’ll want to keep on display for all seasons. Pick from solid neutrals or versatile ginghams and stripes and then mix and match to your heart’s content. Each one comes with a plush down insert that you can remove easily thanks to a zip enclosure. Photography by Ty Mecham
ShopDusen Dusen Block Pillow
Embroidered pillow in multi-colored Block print. 100% cotton, back zip, non-embroidered natural canvas back. Available as 18" x 18". Made in India. Spot clean only. Pillow insert is a polyfill down alternative and mimics the fluffiness of natural down.
ShopFritz Hansen Aiayu Pillow
Along with designer Maria Heilmann, Denmark-based Aiayu has created exquisite accessories for 10-plus years, always keeping its focus on simplicity and quality, with a deep appreciation for natural materials and fine craftsmanship. The company believes that any given item’s origins, sustainable production and environmental impact are just as important as the overall aesthetic. Its Aiayu Pillow (2016) is clad in llama knitwear on the front and linen on the back, then filled with duck down. Made in Bolivia. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
ShopMINNA Handwoven Cotton Barragan Pillow
Stepping up. Beds, chairs, and sofas of all shapes and sizes—wherever you place this pillow it’ll add texture and a little geometric whimsy. Sewn from 100% cotton, the pattern mimics the designs of renown Mexican architect Luis Barragan (think saturated colors and right angles). Not only is this pillow pretty though, it’s also the handiwork of a women run co-op empowering artists to keep old textile traditions alive. Photography by Ty Mecham & Rocky Luten
ShopAnchal Project Organic Cotton Grid Throw Pillow Cover
This easy-to-pair cotton pillow features a stylishly simple grid-stitch pattern, making it a must-have in any home. And while your home’s looking great, you can feel great, too — every purchase of an Anchal product provides an artisan with a full-time job, healthcare benefits, design training and educational workshops. Photo Courtesy of Verishop
ShopMarimekko Kivet Cushion Cover
The off white and black Kivet pattern adorns this square cushion cover that is woven out of a cotton and polyester blend jacquard knit. The cushion cover has a bottom zipper closure.
ShopSchoolhouse Ivory Grid Stitch Pillow
Timeless elegance meets casual comfort in this heirloom-quality pillow made from 100% cotton. Versatile and effortless, the Ivory Grid Stitch Pillow is perfect for mixing and matching with existing pieces throughout the home.
ShopHAY Dot Pillow in Steelcut Trio Fabric
HAY is a Danish design collective established in 2002 by Mette and Rolf Hay, who were driven by a desire to create straightforward, functional and beautiful products for modern living. Drawing from the best of architecture and fashion, the HAY designers’ favorite tools are innovation, technology and color. The Dot Pillow (2009), with a fabric-covered button centered on its front and back, celebrates the tailored look of button tufting found on many classic sofas and chairs. It’s upholstered in Kvadrat’s Steelcut Trio, a wool-rich blended fabric designed by Frans Dijkmeijer and Giulio Ridolfo. Up close, the complex weave of this fabric has the texture of small pyramids, which give it an almost 3-D appearance. From a distance, it appears as one solid color. Made in China. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
ShopWest Elm Avant Garde Pillow Cover
The name says it all: Our Avant Garde Pillow Cover doesn't shy away from color or pattern, making this the perfect piece to liven up a sofa or bed. Each one is hand loomed by the skilled artisans at Eco Tasar, a silk workshop and social enterprise in rural India. Photo Courtesy of West Elm
ShopElvang Denmark Horizon Alpaca Cushion Cover
Inspired by the horizon where heaven meets the sea. With its gradual transition from light to dark, this mesmerizingly subtle design fits beautifully into any space. Woven in Peru by talented weavers whose traditions can be traced back to the Incas. Photo Courtesy of Verishop
ShopFerm Living Salon Coral Pillow
Softly lay down with Ferm Living’s Salon Coral Pillow. A plush and stylish addition to a simple sofa or bed. Features vibrant blue, purple and glittery curved lines topped off with brown satin piping along the edges. Made from mixed fibers creating a soft and comfortable texture with added black velvet cotton fabric on the back. Starting in 2006, Danish design company Ferm Living has created a distinctive and charming line of wallpaper, decorative accessories, furniture and more for homes all around the world. Founder Trine Andersen's roots in graphic design gives Ferm Living products a crisp, contemporary aesthetic. Her respect for Scandinavian design traditions and handicraft also means that every piece has a comforting, almost homemade quality. Photo Courtesy of Amara
ShopFells Andes Pillow
Co-founded by designers James and Courtney Trump in 2013, Fells Andes strives for warm minimalism in textiles and rugs that help restore calm and comfort. Sourcing the finest fibers and materials, it works with skilled craftspeople to make lasting items. The Fells Pillow (2015) is knit in the signature Fells pattern, designed to mimic the mountainous Scandinavian regions for which it’s named. Fells is finished by hand and dyed using a low-impact water-based process. Made in Peru.
ShopAnchal Project Organic Cotton Cross Throw Pillow Cover
This geometrically patterned pillow offers a simple and modern aesthetic with black-grid stitching that pops. And while your home’s looking great, you can feel great, too — every purchase of an Anchal product provides an artisan with a full-time job, healthcare benefits, design training and educational workshops. Photo Courtesy of Verishop
ShopMINNA Sun-Faded Stripe Pillows
Stay in the lines. These 100% cotton pillows aren’t just plush-as-all-get-out, they’re also versatile enough to mix with your current sofa situation or to layer by themselves on your bed. Handwoven by a family run co-op in Chiapas, Mexico, each one features wide stripes in soothing, earthy hues. Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Insert Included. Photography by Ty Mecham & Rocky Luten
ShopBlu Dot Signal Pillow
Make a room as inviting as it is stylish with a Signal Pillow by Blu Dot. It's covered in two upholstery fabrics to offer double the texture and versatility. Whether on its own or eclectically mixed with other accent pillows, it instantly adds color and contemporary style to living spaces. This square toss cushion is stuffed with fiber and feather fill making it soft and comfy for lounging on sofas, chairs or floors. In 1997, Blu Dot was established in Minneapolis by three college friends with a shared passion for art, architecture and design. Then and today, their goal is to bring good design to as many people as possible, collaborating to create modern home furnishings and accessories that are useful, affordable and exceedingly desirable. Photo Courtesy of Blu Dot
ShopSchoolhouse Tailor Confetti Throw Pillow
Soft and luxurious, the limited-edition Tailor Confetti Throw Pillow has a depth of character you might find in a haberdasher’s closet. This distinctive wool-blend fabric sets a confetti explosion of traditional fall tones such as crimson, orange, gold, and hunter green against a rich coffee background. Each pillow is sewn in our Portland factory and finished with a down-filled insert and a brass YKK zipper. A Schoolhouse Original. Photo Courtesy of Schoolhouse
ShopTamasyn Gambell Trigonometry Pillow
After graduating from the Royal College of Art and Design in London, textile designer Tamasyn Gambell headed to Paris, where she mastered her trade at couture houses such as Sonia Rykiel and Louis Vuitton. In 2007 she relocated to Stockholm to explore the opposite end of the spectrum as a print designer for H&M, launching her own company a year later. A true contemporary modernist, Gambell believes that good design and green design go hand in hand. “I use the most eco-friendly materials and processes,” she says, “as I believe that designers have a responsibility to the environment and that being green does not have to compromise style or quality.” In creating her Trigonometry Pillow (2012), Gambell was inspired by the colors and energy of tribal textiles and the shapes and simplicity of iconic Bauhaus design. The result is a collection of throw pillows that defy the whims of fashion. The fabric is sourced from a mill in Italy and printed by Gambell and her team in South London. Made in the U.K. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach
ShopDesign House Stockholm Knot Pillow
“I’ve always been attracted to strange and unique things,” says Ragnheiður Ösp Sigurðardóttir as she explains how she developed her Knot Pillow (2011). “I try to create unusual designs, products that are unpredictable and that make people curious.” This piece started as an experiment with tubular knitting and ended with a knot pillow that's not like any other. Made in Lithuania.
ShopGan Rugs Silai Pillow
A comfy and cozy accent for your living space. The Gan Rugs Silai Pillow was designed by Charlotte Lancelot to add its own hand embroidered texture to the rest of the Silai collection. The cover is embroidered using only pure new wool yarns, with a polyester fill adding to the comfortable feel. When Gandia Blasco moved into the realm of outdoor furniture at the end of the 1980s, Gan Rugs was born to carry on the brand's original focus on indoor furniture, area rugs and other home decor. Then as now, the company focuses on craftsmanship, innovative design and imagining all the living spaces that rugs can create. Based in Spain, Gan Rugs employs skilled artisans in India to bring their designs to life.
ShopAnchal Project Organic Cotton Cross Throw Pillow Cover
This geometrically patterned pillow offers a simple and modern aesthetic with black-grid stitching that pops. And while your home’s looking great, you can feel great, too — every purchase of an Anchal product provides an artisan with a full-time job, healthcare benefits, design training and educational workshops. Photo Courtesy of Verishop
ShopMINNA Recycled Cotton Throw Pillows
Cuddle, fluff, repeat. Handwoven by a family run co-op in Chiapas, Mexico this sturdy pillow is made from 100% cotton fabric with stripes of recycled fabric. If you look closely, you’ll notice each textured stripe is different—so yep, each pillow is completely and beautifully unique. Layer ‘em on their own for a dreamy neutral effect or pair with the Moon Shag and Roma Pillow Collection for an eclectic tonal mix. Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Insert Included. Photography by Rocky Luten & Ty Mecham
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