SOURCES:

Couch | Side Table (Thrifted) | Rug | Dotted Pillow | Brown & Navy Pillow | Throw Blanket | Artwork | Frame (Thrifted) | Lamp (DIY)

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I think the answer is entirely up to your personal preference! Some people are symmetry driven and love having a set of pillows that match on either end of the couch. If you prefer this route, my only advice is to not get too matchy-matchy. Having the same pattern or pillow combo repeated too frequently can look overdone, but a matching pair for the two armchairs OR the couch is certainly acceptable!

For my own home, I like a variety. I prefer all different pillows that have complimentary colors and patterns. Picking a color palette and finding subtly different patterns within that palette creates variety without chaos. Maybe a large collection of pillows is the pattern and interest that your living room is missing or perhaps you feel overwhelmed by that many pillows. A pillow combo on one end of the couch and just a throw blanket draped over the arm on the other side is a great way to keep variety without having to find 5-7 different pillows that work well together.

Now the question becomes, do you want your pillows to play a supporting role in the room’s design or do you want them to stand out? A tone on tone look fills the space without demanding attention. On the flip side, contrasting colors and bold patterns are a perfect way to add some pattern to a sofa or chair that may not otherwise grab your attention on its own. There’s not a right or wrong answer to this one.

Let’s get the ball rolling with these throw pillows and covers below. TIP: Combine geometric and floral pillows to create your perfect pairing!

SOURCES:

1. Floral Pillow Cover

2. Windowpane Pillow Cover

3. William Morris Floral Cover

4. Dotty Olive Green Throw Pillow

5. Toile de Jouy Cover

6. Linen Blend Pillow Cover

7. Black and Ivory Stripe Pillow

8. ORISA Vintage Indian Wool Cover

9. Terracotta Floral Cover

10. Blue and Cream Floral Striped Pillow

11. Dobby Throw Pillow

12. NIYÉ Vintage Lumbar Indian Wool Cover

13. Bonnie Throw Pillow

14. Striped Throw Pillow

15. Alren Wool Throw Pillow