{"id":7613,"date":"2016-03-11T10:30:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T17:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/?p=7613"},"modified":"2016-03-11T16:50:00","modified_gmt":"2016-03-11T23:50:00","slug":"decorate-like-a-pro-with-throw-pillows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/decorate-like-a-pro-with-throw-pillows","title":{"rendered":"Shop The Look: Decorate Like A Pro With Throw Pillows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If throw pillows could talk, can you imagine the stories they&#8217;d tell?!\u00a0<em>&#8220;Why do they let the big guy drool on me during his naps?&#8221;<\/em> Or <em>&#8220;Forever an outcast: I was born blue velvet, but\u00a0they paired me with a family of fringed orange stripes.&#8221;<\/em> And finally,\u00a0<em>&#8220;Why do\u00a0they karate chop my head\u00a0every time I manage to smooth out my indent?!&#8221;\u00a0So<\/em>&#8230; in the rare event of a paranormal pillow outbreak, we encourage you to acknowledge all of the ways that throw pillows help our spaces thrive. From achieving\u00a0a sense of balance to creating\u00a0cozy nooks for napping, decorating with throw pillows is an integral part of home design.<\/p>\n<p>For your design education, entertainment and pillow-pleasing fun, we&#8217;ve put together some examples of smart and stylish ways to\u00a0incorporate throw pillows into your home design.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Decorate With Throw Pillows<\/h2>\n<h2>Patterns &amp; Colors<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo.jpeg\" alt=\"How To Decorate Like A Pro With Throw Pillows\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-612x408.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-190x127.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-660x440.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/jennifer_photo-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinkin&#8217; like a pro, you&#8217;ll know that using the correct patterns and colors can make the difference between fabulous and tragic. A few\u00a0tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go for <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5445533\/33048\" target=\"_blank\">prints that have\u00a0neutral tones<\/a>, especially when those prints are bold<\/li>\n<li>Mix patterns with confidence by making sure there&#8217;s at least one color in common<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Style &amp; Theme<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7620 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How To Decorate Like A Pro With Throw Pillows\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-612x408.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo.jpg 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Colorful\u00a0faux fur\u00a0pillows don&#8217;t work in every space, but they certainly do in this one.\u00a0When thinking about how to incorporate unique\u00a0pillows in your space, consider this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can use silk, velvet and ornately decorated pillows in\u00a0<strong>classic spaces<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Modern aesthetics\u00a0<\/strong>benefit from a clean, limited palette with <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5569133\/33048\" target=\"_blank\">large geometric prints<\/a> or no prints at all<\/li>\n<li>When decorating for an\u00a0<strong>eclectic look<\/strong>, deciding on a common color theme will help you \u00a0hit your design stride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mix &amp; Match<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7619 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"How To Decorate Like A Pro With Throw Pillows\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-612x408.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-190x127.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-1920x1279.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-960x639.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-660x440.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Kathryn_photo-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get on now with your pillow-swingin&#8217;, color pickin&#8217;, pattern-mixin&#8217; bad\u00a0self! There&#8217;s nothing like a stylish mix of throw pillow patterns to make a room shine. But don&#8217;t forget:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vary the scale of\u00a0your patterns to allow each pillow to stand out on its own<\/li>\n<li>Place two large, statement pillows at each end of large sofa, and then pair them each with a <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5432743\/33048\" target=\"_blank\">smaller patterned pillow<\/a> in the center of the sofa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keep It Simple<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo.jpg\" alt=\"How To Decorate Like A Pro With Throw Pillows\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo.jpg 840w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-612x408.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/holly_photo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep your palette simple. That&#8217;s one rule that you really can&#8217;t go wrong with if you need to decorate with throw pillows. With that in mind, try to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let your <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5413410\/33048\" target=\"_blank\">vibrant accents<\/a> come to the forefront by supporting them with a simple and neutral base<\/li>\n<li>Use the symmetry of your throw pillows to achieve balance in your space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pulling The Room Together<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7616 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"How To Decorate Like A Pro With Throw Pillows\" width=\"780\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-612x411.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-190x128.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-800x538.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-960x645.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-660x443.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-600x403.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cori_photo-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Patterns can pull a room together, but they can just as easily tear it apart. To keep your space stylish:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find pillows that compliment but don&#8217;t mimic \u2013 the patterned pillow and rug in this room are superb examples of this rule<\/li>\n<li>Be different\u00a0\u2013 try using one solid pillow, one\u00a0patterned and so on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Throw (a) Pillow Party<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/boards\/view\/17228\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7623\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Throw Pillow Party!\" width=\"780\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-660x660.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pillow_party.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5406467\/22647\" target=\"_blank\">1<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5414495\/22647\" target=\"_blank\">2<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5444241\/22647\" target=\"_blank\">3<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5432743\/22647\" target=\"_blank\">4<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5407348\/22647\" target=\"_blank\">5<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/products\/view\/5422985\/22647\" target=\"_blank\">6<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.havenly.com\/boards\/view\/17228\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7627\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7627\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shop_throw_pillow.png\" alt=\"shop_throw_pillow\" width=\"317\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shop_throw_pillow.png 317w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shop_throw_pillow-190x52.png 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shop_throw_pillow-300x81.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If throw pillows could talk, can you imagine the stories they&#8217;d tell?!\u00a0&#8220;Why do they let the big guy drool on me during his naps?&#8221; Or &#8220;Forever an outcast: I was born blue velvet, but\u00a0they paired me with a family of fringed orange stripes.&#8221; And finally,\u00a0&#8220;Why do\u00a0they karate chop my head\u00a0every time I manage to smooth&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/decorate-like-a-pro-with-throw-pillows\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":7620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1017],"tags":[1220],"yst_prominent_words":[],"images":{"medium":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-612x408.jpg","large":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/McKenna_photo-1024x683.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7613"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7613"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=7613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}