How to Pick Pillow Combinations :: Porche & Co. Tips & Tricks
Today, we are excited to be bringing you a “how-to” on a topic that we get asked questions about all of the time — throw pillows and how to create the perfect combination of them. It seems like such a simple task to pick out throw pillows…yet when it comes down to it, so many people struggle with coming up with combinations and what would work in their space! So we have taken the difficult part out and done the work for you! We are bringing you our favorite, tried and true pillow combinations! We are also here to provide you with some helpful and simple tips to keep in mind when pairing your own throw pillows!
Tip 1 :: Think of what kind of color palette you are wanting for your throw pillows. Are you wanting to pull together colors and tones found throughout the room such as in a piece of art? Are you wanting to make a bold statement with pops of color? Are you wanting to bring in different neutrals and textures? This will give you a foundation to go off of because you will want all of your throw pillows to have similar tones and colors to create a cohesive look!
Tip 2 :: Pick a throw pillow with a smaller scale pattern — this could be a floral, checkered, stripe, or geometric print! Then pair this printed pillow with a larger scale, different print that has similar tones. For example, if you choose a smaller floral print, then pair this with a larger scale striped pillow! Two different prints of varying size/scale will help to balance each other out.
Tip 3 :: You don’t want to overwhelm the eye by bringing in too many patterns when picking out pillow combinations. So we always recommend adding a solid pillow into the mix to balance out some of the patterns. One way to add some interest and dimension to a solid pillow is to pick a textured solid — this could be a boucle, chunky knit, linen, velvet, or thicker weave.
Tip 4 :: Make sure to really bring in your personal taste & preferences through these throw pillows, it can be where you let your personal design style shine! While these tips are good rules of thumb to follow, don’t feel like you always have to stick to the rules if you love the way the combination comes together. Sometimes that means having 3 subtle, printed pillows or adding pops of color to make a statement.
Tip 5 :: When picking out throw pillow covers and inserts, we always recommend sizing up in the insert to create a really full, plush look! For example, if you have a 24x24 pillow cover, you will want a 26x26 pillow insert! This designer hack makes all of the difference.
Below, find some of our favorite pillow combinations that we love to use when designing for clients and in our own personal homes!
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