Maximalist Ways to Decorate With Pillows
Say goodbye to bare beds and scarce sofas. There's a simple way to embrace maximalist style and add color, pattern and texture to your space: throw pillows. Read on to get inspired by these maxed out designer styles — and get ready to pile on the pillows in your own home.
First up is this layered living room by designer Theresa Butler. One might think pink walls make enough of a statement, but not here. A chartreuse sofa is topped with pillows galore — in an assortment of coordinating hues — to punctuate the punchy look. Nearby artwork adds even more layers of color to the space.
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Bohemian Dreams
This gorgeous boho bedroom features a dreamy wash of colors and prints: blue jungle wallpaper, pink patterned throw pillows and fun accents like pom poms and faux fur.
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Photo: Bethany Nauert; Styled By: Paige Geffen.
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Erica Reitman
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Pillows for the Patio
A concrete retaining wall creates a private feel around this cool, Bohemian patio. A planted yard extends above the wall for additional privacy and natural decor. Neutral tone fabrics and a collection of throw pillows create a calm environment perfect for relaxation.
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Crazy for Color
A bright pink sofa serves as the focal point of this contemporary living room. The sofa is adorned with a set of playful throw pillows.
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Master Class in Mixing Patterns
Bold colors and patterns are everywhere you look in this maximalist living space. The key to making the pillows feel cohesive instead of chaotic: Pair them up. Each one has a matching mate on the other side of the sofa, and both leopard chairs display matching pilows, too.
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Jewel Tones
This dark blue sectional sofa is decorated with a variety of jewel-toned throw pillows. Behind it, a custom piece of graffiti art livens up the space with a burst of bright pink.
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Fruity-Inspired Hues
Shades of lemon yellow and blood orange bring even more punch to the persimmon tufted sofa and patterned swivel chairs.
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A Little Bit of Everything
Throw pillows don't have to be matchy matchy. These pillows employ patterns of a similar scale to create a balanced look to the leather sectional sofa.
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Classic Colors
Who can resist navy ikat with vermillion velvet?
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Animalistic Behavior
The artwork series above the sofa brings zip and movement to the the living room, as though the butterflies from the throw pillows have taken flight. Cheetah print pillows add a wild twist to the design.
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Go Green
This central living space was designed with a large sectional for plenty of seating. And do you know what a large sectional means? More room for throw pillows! Several pillows blend with the sofa upholstery, allowing the few bright green pillows to stand out.
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Photo: Tessa Neustadt
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Statement Makers
Even a pair of throw pillows can feel like a big statement when serving as the major source of color in this serene white bedroom.
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Tie the Room Together
The bold throw pillow patterns are repeated on the loveseat, bed and ottoman to keep a consistent look and scale in this splashy bedroom.
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Tons of Texture
Pink faux fur, woven stripes and geometric jacquard bring contrasting textures to this comfy loveseat at the foot a bed — which is also piled high with pillows.
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Photo: Photo by Sarah Dorio; Design by: CLOTH & KIND; Builder: Athens Building Company
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CLOTH & KIND
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Porch Pillows
A cozy wood swing features a mix of patterned blue throw pillows beckoning visitors to this sunny front porch. A wicker chair provides additional seating and frames the space around a red tasseled rug. Plants add color and the perfect finish to the design.
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Wall to Wall
The highlight of this massive play space is the expansive stretch of cushions topped with colorful throw pillows and ceiling-hung rope swings.
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Fun With Pink
Throw pillows with pom-pom trim and another covered with faux fur add a fun and fuzzy touch in this child's room.
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Ombre All Day
Two throw pillows, one a furry pink ombre and the other in a black-and-white graphic print, adorn a seat in front of wallpaper with large random letters.
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Cozy Nook
A black and white cushion is paired with colorful throw pillows to create an inviting seating nook.
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Steal the Scene
Two ghost chairs are adorned with blue fur throw pillows in this quaint breakfast nook.
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Photo: Gerardine and Jude Vargas.
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BOXHILL
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Southwestern Vibes
In this family room, bright yellow curtains and bold, patterned throw pillows help make this neutral space pop.
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Pairs of Pillows
A pair of twin beds are a mirror image with matching throw pillows and white linens. Watercolor art hangs on the wall to break up the solid white walls.
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Three, Two, One
Three layered patterned pillows adorn the sofa in this living room, creating texture and a stylish sense of coziness. Above, a world map in beautiful shades of blue adds interest and color.
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Photo: Jennie Andrews Photography .
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HGTV Crafternoon
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Dorm Duty
Mix and match big and small patterns and textures on throw pillows for a designer look in the dorm room. Using a duvet cover allows you to easily and affordably change up your bed when the mood strikes.
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What's the Word?
A gray graphic throw pillow with the saying "Normal Is Boring" says it all in this teen bedroom inspired by British pop culture.
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I, Robot
Robot throw pillows adorn the gray framed bed in this tech-inspired boy's bedroom.
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Wild and Woodland
Blue, gray and white plaid throw pillows, yellow arrow patterned pillows, a fox pillow and a wood patterned round lumbar pillow create a cushioned and colorful bed setup to brighten the navy comforter.
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Bolster Your Design
Plum tones are great for using violet in a more muted manner. For an unexpected twist, try pairing this tone with touches of tangerine, as seen on the bolster pillows in this vibrant space. Magenta pillows and throws match the dividing table lamp and compliment the wall hue while adding a deeper shade to the room.
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Let the Sun Shine
Pops of chartreuse in the form of throw pillows add visual interest and keep this bedroom feeling bright and sunny.
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Pretty in Pink
There are so many shades of pink, and these throw pillows layer them with graceful charm, steering towards more muted hues for a space that's feminine and peaceful.
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Neutral Territory
A vintage bird's-nest art print watches over this cozy seating area, furnished with throw pillows that add dimension to the neutral tableau.
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Shades of Gray
A mix of patterned throw pillows keep this monochromatic palette interesting and inviting.
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Pillows That Pop
In this scenic setting, a large wicker sofa and matching armchairs are given a pop of color from orange throw pillows.
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Swiss Style
Throw pillows in an array of bright colors and graphic patterns, such as this Swiss cross pillow, infuse this bed with vibrant energy.
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Photo: Stacey Brandford Photography.
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Sarah Sees Potential
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Bet on the Banquette
As seen on Sarah Sees Potential, a cozy breakfast nook features banquette seating, a marble table top and plush throw pillows in complementary pops of red and white.
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Who's a Good Dog?
A pair of throw pillows with dog silhouettes contribute to the playful feel of this bedroom.
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Farmhouse Favorite
If you have the space to hang one, a porch swing is a farmhouse porch must! Nothing says sit and stay a while quite like a porch swing cozied up with some throw pillows.
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Sassy Style
This fun girls' bedroom features a two twin beds, each dressed in gold polka dot bed linens and decorated with several throw pillows, including one with a pink sneaker print and another in the shape of gold sunglasses. Framed kids' artwork hangs above the beds.
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Photo: SuzAnn Kletzien
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Pillows With Personality
An assortment of throw pillows adds personality to the cushioned bench in an eclectic girl's playroom thanks to their bold hues, playful patterns and pom-pom borders.
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A Touch of Whimsy
Throw pillows in a whimsical mix of colors and prints pull this living room from basic into lively.
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Glam Girl
In case the hot pink upholstered headboard isn't feminine or glamorous enough, colorful throw pillows and leopard-print sheets ensure this teen girl's bedroom is equal parts sassy and girly.
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Outdoor Living
Geometric pillows, striped throws and a cactus-shaped end table make this front porch well worth a visit.
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Plush Pillows
This cozy den is bathed in brown with hints of brass and green. It includes a coffee table made up of two interlocking pieces as well as a comfy brown sofa with plush throw pillows.