3 Factors to Consider to Pick the Right Throw Pillows

No matter the style your room comes in, knowing how to add accent pieces can be the difference between a mediocre room and an absolutely stunning one. Anything from beautiful art pieces on the wall to a cool-looking lamp at the corner can truly elevate your room's aesthetics. That being said, one of the most effective and even functional ways to boost your room's interior design is to use throw pillows! Whether you want a sleek and modern look or a rustic and relaxed aura, throw pillows can do it all.

In this article, we'll share with you different ways how to use throw pillows to enhance your room's interior design:

1. Pop with Color

One of the best ways to make your room pop out is to put colors into good use! Of course, you shouldn't go all out with the colors, utilizing every possible color in the visible spectrum and turning your room into a colorful mess. Instead, you should pick shades that strike a balance between simplicity and excitement. For example, if you are trying to lean towards a neutral color palette, you can add throw pillows with soft hues like light pink and blue to add a little excitement to the interior. On the other hand, if you have a colorful room, you can use neutral-colored pillows to tone down the room's design. 

In essence, going the opposite route with throw pillows can add balance to the room's interior design, making things look unified and stunning.

2. Liven with Texture

Color isn't the only factor you will want to consider thoroughly when picking throw pillows. Another just as important factor is the texture of the throw pillows! There are many textures to play around with, such as shaggy fur, satin, microfiber, and waffle knits. Regardless, these textures all add a new layer to your throw pillow's look. Some can make your throw pillow pop out, while some make it look laid back. 

When picking a texture, pick one that fits your room and balances the visuals. If you want something flatter to balance your vibrant room, or you want something that looks a little more three-dimensional to add more depth to your flatter theme, the right texture can do it for you!

3. Stun with Patterns

If you thought we'd end it with textures and colors, you'd be wrong. One more factor you need to think about is the patterns on your throw pillows. There are virtually limitless patterns in the throw-pillow world. With so many to pick from, there's bound to be one that'll fit the aesthetics of your interior design.

Once again, when picking a pattern, look for one that balances well with the room's entire look. For example, if your room doesn't have many fun and exciting shapes in it, you can look for throw pillows with bizarre and crazy patterns to add a pop. On the other hand, if you have a room already filled with fun shapes, you can opt for throw pillows with simple patterns or even none at all.

Conclusion

Here's the key takeaway of this article: choose throw pillows that balance your room's look. If your room is sleek and simplistic, throw pillows with vibrant colors and beautiful patterns can add more life to the interior. On the other hand, if your room is already dynamic and exciting, laid-back throw pillows can calm the craziness. That said, when picking any type of throw pillow for your interior design, only ever purchase them from trustworthy and professional manufacturers and providers. This way, not only can you sit back and relax knowing that your room looks great, but that your throw pillows feel good to use and will last a long time.

Orange Coast Interior Design is a full-service interior design firm in California offering services to create unique, stunning interiors that reflect clients' needs. Check out our throw pillows today and see which one fits your room best!

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