The Best Throw Pillows to Punctuate Your Space (2026)

After testing dozens of couches, our editors know coordinating pickup, delivery, and moving the sofa about the living room is a draining experience. Take a deep breath. That part is over. You’re here for the fun part, the decorative throw pillows that finish the job. We narrowed the investigative work down to 10 retailers that deliver on pieces worthy of your hard-earned couch. Velvet, bouclé, suede, and faux fur make an appearance, as well as designer collections like AD100 duo Pierce & Ward’s striped pieces, and a few ultra-soft faux fur options.There are, of course, use cases for throw pillows beyond the couch. The bedroom needs its accent pillows too. We’re particular fans of a bolster pillow across the length of the bed à la Jeff Goldblum, but a couple of varied shapes and sizes can transform a simple bedscape into an inspired one.Our Top PicksWhere to Buy Throw Pillow InsertsFAQsSerena & LilyKnown for their beachy, laid-back coastal style, Serena & Lily offers a seemingly endless array of pillow covers in their distinctive aesthetic. You can sort by color, size, price, and indoor or outdoor use to efficiently find the perfect accent piece for your home. We laud their ability to achieve coastal without going full “salt life.” No framed sand dollars here, just velvety textures, sea-inspired palettes, and playful passementerie.Serena & Lily Miramonte Pillow CoverSerena & Lily Bowden Velvet Pillow CoverSoho HomeFans of rich textures and ’70s design will find their flow state among Soho Home’s collection. Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch. Compared to other shops serving up heirloom-worthy pillows, there’s a lot to choose from here, though prices skew slightly higher than others on this list—starting at $200.Soho Home Claudius Square CushionSoho Home Margeaux Oblong CushionCrate & BarrelThe ever-changing stock at Crate & Barrel (with new designer collaborations dropping all the time) is full of inspirational home decor. We’d suggest acting quickly before that pillow you’ve been eyeing sells out. Luckily, the prices don’t fall into investment territory often. Not only are there ample options for your living room, but the outdoor pillow options are the real gems here. Patterns run the gamut from cabana-inspired stripes and floral motifs to ultrasoft shearling and rich velvet.Crate & Barrel Sashiko Floral Throw Pillow CoverCrate & Barrel Hyde Pieced Suede Throw Pillow CoverCozy EarthCozy Earth has a small, curated selection of pillows, but we think they’re still worth a mention for their texture and soft hand-feel (especially since the brand’s bedding is so beloved by our editors). Choose from a buttoned-up pinstripe look that means business or a plush faux fur bubble pillow that pays homage to the matching throw blanket. Just imagine how heavenly it’ll feel to cuddle up with one of these during your next movie marathon.Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle PillowCozy Earth Florence PillowQuinceOur love for Quince is well documented, and the brand has a surprisingly robust throw pillow selection that ranges from cozy cashmere to airy linen fabrics. For a subdued coastal vibe, we like this chunky wool cover from the brand. (Quince’s pillow inserts are sold separately, FYI.) But their suede pillow cover easily blends into earthy colored upholstery. Take a cue from Devin Booker’s home, where textured pillows in monochrome hues match his custom sectional.Quince Kai Wool Pillow CoverQuince Classic Cotton Velvet Pillow CoverWest ElmIf there’s anything we can count on, it’s the widespread selection at West Elm. Given their wide variety of throw pillow sets, covers, and inserts, chances are you’ll find everything you need right here. In the mix you’ll find a fair amount of modern shapes, earthy colorways, and designer collabs, like these round pillows from AD100 design duo Pierce & Ward’s collection.Pierce & Ward Round Stripe PillowPierce & Ward Bold Stripe PillowLulu & GeorgiaHow much do we love Lulu & Georgia’s throw pillows? Let us count the ways (or show you a couple of our favorites). Several shams are designed by AD100 designers like Sarah Sherman Samuel and fabric savants like Scalamandre for statement design accents. For farmhouse flair, look to the retailer’s range of sweet, embroidered florals and wallpaper-esque prints. And if you’re opting for thoroughly modern silhouettes, Samuel makes a couple fun shapes, from the clover seen here to orbs and discs in sumptuous bouclé and velvet fabrics.Lulu and Georgia Corabel Velvet PillowRajaa Pillow by Sarah Sherman SamuelNordic KnotsNordic Knots’ design credibility is enough to get us interested in their decorative throw pillows. The brand is best known for area rugs, which regularly appear in AD’s home tours (Paige and Tommy Paul, Aurora James, and Jay Shetty, for starters). Our shopping writer Julia Harrison is also a fan of their sheer curtains. Their throw pillows, in solid colors like rust, light blue, beige, and dark brown, help ground your living space. The brand also offers more striking pieces in Scandi-leaning stripes. Jacquard pillows and leopard print also sneak their way into this collection, so the high-end pillow pairings feel endless.Nordic Knots Triple Stripe PillowNordic Knots Teddy Velvet Pillow CoverArhausArhaus is a retailer perfectly suited to modern homes with comfortable and tailored interiors. Their decorative throw pillows are polished but not necessarily pared back: the Tibetan Longwool pillow, for example, translates luxury where faux fur can sometimes read more kitschy.Arhaus Moura PillowArhaus Tibetan Longwool PillowHouse of LeonHouse of Leon’s Teddy sphere is a staff favorite. The bouclé sphere softens the design impact of a stiff couch—think of something tightly tailored with piped backing, or a suede or leather sectional. It’s also the perfect choice for love seats or any two-seat sectional that might not have space for big, plush couch pillows. The Teddy takes up a fraction of the space without sacrificing a cozy feel.House of Leon Teddy Sphere PillowHouse of Leon Teddy Sphere PillowWhere to Buy Throw Pillow InsertsWhen shopping for throw pillows, pay close attention to whether or not you’re purchasing a pillow and cover as a set or just a standalone sham. In cases of the latter, many of the brands we highlighted, like West Elm, Pottery Barn, and Crate & Barrel, sell matching pillow inserts that are guaranteed to be a fit. Bulk deals on pillow multi-packs can also be sourced from retailers like Amazon and Wayfair, where you’ll find no shortage of both down and down-alternative options in just about any dimension you could need. (You’ll just want to be extra thorough about the measurements you’re buying for.)FAQsHow Can Throw Pillows Add Color and Texture to a Room?First, consider what vibe you’re going for—farmhouse? Cottagecore? Modern and minimalist even? And then try to navigate what sort of textile might remind you of such—for cottagecore, maybe that’s a tartan plaid or an old-fashioned floral; for minimalist, that could be bouclé or a solid-color chenille. For coastal, a stripe is most definitely in order. Remember that texture can be created with both feel and visuals—plaid offers texture in a different way than velvet, but both communicate dimensionality. Once you have your inspirational textile in mind, come back to us.What Are the Most Popular Materials for High-Quality Throw Pillows?In this writer’s opinion: raw silk. Nothing feels more luxurious, offers such interesting visual texture, or communicates a high price point without breaking the bank. Linen pillows also land in a high-ticket category—these always feel polished and sophisticated on a couch, a chair, a bed, and create a relaxed and lived-in vibe that still feels put-together.How Do I Match My Throw Pillows to My Sofa?There’s a few different ways to pick out shams that will coordinate with your couch. You’ll want to nail down a distinct color palette (hopefully you’ve already established one when first building out your space). Neutral tones can maintain a modern, streamlined interior style, especially in fabrics like velvet, linen, or bouclé. However, a splashy color or a pattern with clean lines, geometric patterns, or a mix of both can also bring a throw pillow into this century. For classic sofa silhouettes like a Chesterfield, something with a vintage feel—brocade textiles, statement tassels, luxurious velvet—would make an excellent complement.