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Though overhauling your whole space is one way to give your home a facelift, it can be expensive, time-consuming, and, let’s face it, a little wasteful to do that regularly. But that doesn’t mean you have to keep everything the same long-term. There are a number of different parts of your room that, if you change them out, can give your space a whole new look. Pillows are a quick and easy way to transform your space, adding color, texture, and interest to any room, while also making things look more pulled together. No matter your personal design aesthetic, there are pillows out there that can elevate your look or give you the change you’re craving. From price point to materials to coziness and more, we’ve rounded up some of our very favorite decorative pillows that can instantly upgrade any room in your home.
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Why Use Pillows to Enhance Your Home Decor?
Pillows are only one of the ways you can enhance your home decor, but they’re a great choice because they can really change your space quickly and easily, without costing a fortune. Here’s what pillows can do for your space:
Add Color and Texture
Because pillows are so customizable (and so readily available), they’re super versatile and a great way to infuse your room with different colors and textures. Whether you’re looking to make a big statement, add some chic contrast, or highlight some of the texture and color you already have in your space, pillows can make that happen effortlessly. The way you mix and match your pillows can also change the overall look and feel of your space, so if you’re unsure about something, try arranging them a bit differently.
Create a Cohesive Look
Tie the design of a room together with the addition of pillows. Pull colors, patterns, fabrics, or textures from one part of a room (or one part of the house) to another with well-placed pillows. Though design doesn’t come naturally to everyone, using pillows as a way to create a cohesive look is a simple way to make you look like a design pro.
Easy to Change
Because pillows are small and light-weight and tend to be more affordable than pieces of furniture, large rugs, and the like, they’re also great because they can be easily swapped for a whole new look. Whether you want to give your room a spruce or go in an entirely new direction, pillows can help you get there quicker.
Types of Pillows
Pillows are available in tons of different shapes, sizes, and fabrics. No matter your personal style or what you’re looking for for a given room, you’ll be able to find a myriad of options.
Square Pillows
Square pillows are super common for just about every room in which you’d add a pillow. They range in size from small accent squares to large Euro-style pillows and beyond. Square pillows are easy to find and are a pillow basic. If you’re arranging an assortment, you’ll definitely want a few square pillows mixed in. Here are a few we love:
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Rectangular Pillows
Rectangular pillows look especially good on couches, window seats, benches, and beds. These pillows can make a statement and add a little extra flair to your living room or bedroom:
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Round Pillows
Round pillows definitely add a bit of pizazz. They’re less expected (and less common) than their square and rectangular counterparts, but they too can look amazing in an armchair or nestled among others on your bed.
Bolster Pillows
You know those long, cylindrical pillows? Those are bolsters. They’re meant to give you a bit of back support and are great on beds, window seats, benches, and more. They’re often included as just one in an assortment of pillows, but depending on the space and the size of the bolster, they can also stand alone.
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Floor Pillows
Floor pillows, of course, are pillows meant to lay on the floor. They can be used for seating and lounging, or just as decor. These pillows can include poufs, but there are also other kinds of floor pillows as well. Picking the right floor pillow (and the right space for it) is critical because otherwise, you run the risk of your space looking a little bit messy, instead of the epitome of chic.
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Elevate Your Space with Our Pillow Picks
Pillows are such a simple and easy way to elevate currently decorated spaces or give your room a whole new look. Add a pop of color or texture to beds, armchairs, couches, settees, benches, and more in no time at all. No matter the look you’re going for or the feel you’re trying to evoke, there are pillows out there that will help you make it happen.
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