{"id":1748,"date":"2017-12-15T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T21:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=1748"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:40:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:40:29","slug":"decorating-with-pillows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/decorating-with-pillows\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating with Pillows &#8211; A Quick Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/home-textiles\/type_decorative-pillows\/\">Decorator throw pillows<\/a> come in a wide range of shapes and styles, so it&#8217;s easy to find a look that&#8217;s right for you.&nbsp; Best of all, they are also relatively inexpensive, making them a great choice for decorating on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/decorative-throw-pillows.jpg\" alt=\"A pillow on a sofa. \" class=\"wp-image-1755\" title=\"A decorative pillow. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/decorative-throw-pillows.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/decorative-throw-pillows-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/decorative-throw-pillows-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/decorative-throw-pillows-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillow Sizes and Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The right size pillow really depends on the size of the sofa, chair or bed that it&#8217;s going to be placed on. Pillows usually range somewhere from 18 to 24 inches across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A traditional pillow look is to use several large square pillows at the end of a sofa to create an eye-pleasing composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more eclectic or modern style, try using contemporary pillow rectangles and circle pillows, or other shapes that are out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillow Trim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trims and tassles work well in a traditional setting. 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