PORCHE & CO. :: Bedroom Throw Pillow Size Guide
Adding throw pillows to your bed is a simple way to add to your room's aesthetic but it can be a daunting task if you don’t know how to layer them. Here I will help you outline how to decorate your bed using throw pillows by identifying your color palette, then how to choose the right size pillows, textured fabric and patterned pillow covers, and how to bring it all together to make it cohesive. Lastly, I will show you how to cascade your pillows for a more visually appealing design in your space.
COLOR PALETTE::
Choosing a color palette is one of the most important pieces to this process. Find inspiration from your space, look at your bedding, curtains, rugs, pictures on the wall, accessories on your nightstand or maybe even your window scape...there will be an item or a color that will catch your eye. What is it? Start there. Build on your color palette from that.
PILLOW COMBINATIONS::
Finding the right size pillow cover is the next step. Cascade / layer with different size pillows. We made it easy for you to visualize by giving you lots of examples here. With King size beds, you have the ability to do more than smaller sized beds. Place standard pillow (or the pillow you sleep on) against the headboard first.
Then, start your cascade:
~ King / Queen beds: do a 3- or 2-layer cascade in front of bed pillows. Start with 3, 26x26 Euro sized pillows. Next, layer in 2 standard queen or king shams at 20x30 or 20x36 in size respectively. Then complete the cascade with a large lumbar pillow or multiple smaller 18x18 accent pillows. (see diagram below for depiction of various options)
~ Full beds: do a 3 or 2-layer cascade in front of bed pillow. Start with (2) 24x24 pillows. Next, complete the cascade with a lumbar pillow, 32x14 size recommended. A standard sham can be placed between the 24x24 pillows and lumbar pillow if desired for a fuller look.
~ Twin bed: do a 2-layer cascade in front of bed pillow. Start with 2, 22x22 pillows You can start with a standard sham in the back, but if you go this route size down on the next layer of pillows to 16x16.. Finally, complete the cascade with a small lumbar pillow 20x12 or smaller recommended.
{TIP: If you do not have pillow inserts, you can purchase affordably on Amazon. Here are our FAVORITES. We linked our favorite inserts on this post in various sizes. Please be sure to go 1-2 sizes up on the inserts from the pillow cover size to ensure fullness. We ALWAYS recommend down pillow inserts to give an upscale look as these have more fullness, shape and the ability to be “chopped” and “fluffed”.}
MIXING & MATCHING::
USING TEXTURES & PATTERNS:: When it comes to picking out throw pillows, you want to compliment one another, not match. Focus on coordinating colors to allow contrast, which will give you a visually appealing cascade. If you find a pillow pattern that you love, build the other layers off of that initial one. Patterns give a visual of movement.
Patterns vary in design and some are even multi-colored, some are artistic designs and others are more simplistic, like stripes or buffalo check. Choose what you feel comfortable with for your space.
Here are some helpful tips to know what to do next:
~ Once you have chosen a pattern, your next layer should not match, but coordinate. If you have horizontal stripes, I do not recommend that you choose another horizontal pattern to layer it with. Choose a solid, floral, subtle vertical pattern or geometric pattern. Main Tip: make sure to pick a pattern in one of your layers that stands out while the other layers can be more subtle.
~ Textured pillows will compliment your design. Choose linen, fur, velvet, metallics or woven fabrics.
{TIP: take a picture of your pillows together to visually see for yourself whether the colors, patterns and texture all flow. A picture will show you imagery of what your vision of the space is.}
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