The 25 Best Throw Pillows for Accessorizing Your Sofa
A pop of color in cushion form
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Placing an eye-catching throw pillow on your couch can instantly change your space. Whether you've invested in a luxury couch that lacks when it comes to coziness, or you have a comfortable sofa that needs an extra wow-factor, the best throw pillows are the last step to tie your interior style together. Plus, because they come in all shapes, sizes, patterns, and colors, throw pillows bring a pop of color or textural interest to your couch. Even a classic beige sofa can look brand new with the addition of a funky, fuzzy cushion.
The Best Throw Pillows of 2024
Whether you're looking for a pillow that makes it easier to nap on your couch, or an item that is simply beautiful to look at, shop the 25 best throw pillow for couches that will instantly elevate your space ahead.
JIU JIE Chained2U Double Knot Cushion
JIU JIE Chained2U Double Knot Cushion
Knot cushions are one of the most versatile pillows to throw onto your couch. When tied up, they're a chic accent piece; unraveled, they're a small body pillow. This chain-design is perfect for an edgier home.
Colors: 5+
Anthropologie Velvet Trova Pillow
Anthropologie Velvet Trova Pillow
A velvet pillow will never go out of style. This classic square version comes in five different jewel-tone colors to match your space's palette.
Colors: 5+
Dimensions: 22"
Turn your sofa into a luxury statement with a patterned Dior throw pillow. While you may rest your head on this for a midday nap, it's really an accessory to show off your personal style.
Colors: Blue, pink
Dimensions: 12" x 19.5"
Anthropologie Chester Faux Fur Heart Pillow
Anthropologie Chester Faux Fur Heart Pillow
A plain black couch? Tired. A black couch with a leopard-print, heart-shaped faux-fur pillow? Much better.
Colors: Leopard print
Dimensions: 12"
Ralph Lauren Modern Driver Accent Pillow
Whether you have a leather couch and want pillows to match, or you want to play with mixed-and-matched materials, this pillow from Ralph Lauren will add an element of coolness to your couch.
Color: Brown
Dimensions: 20"
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Accent Pillow
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Accent Pillow
Barefoot Dreams is known for cloud-soft materials. This pillow in its signature fabric will make it nearly impossible to get off the couch.
Colors: Black, navy, white
Dimensions: 20"
Dusen Dusen Net Bolster Pillow
Dusen Dusen Net Bolster Pillow
Even home decor minimalists can play around with textures and patterns. This beige pillow isn't too loud, but still adds an element of interest to an otherwise neutral home.
Color: Beige
Dimensions: 11" x 20"
Article Hume Bloom Ivory Pillow
Article Hume Bloom Ivory Pillow
A white pillow might seem like a staple, but this version ups the ante with fun, organic, fuzzy elements. Throwing a pair on your couch will instantly bring texture into your space.
Color: White
Dimensions: 20"
The Elder Statesman Patchwork Cashmere Heart Plushie
The Elder Statesman Patchwork Cashmere Heart Plushie
The Elder Statesman is known for their incredible collection of cashmere products. This multicolor, heart-shaped patchwork pillow will bring even more wow-factor to a maximalist living space.
Color: Multicolor
Dimensions: 15"
Home Brilliant Throw Pillow Covers
This set of two corduroy pillow covers makes it easy to customize your home's decor. Not only are they machine washable and super soft, but they also come in a wide variety of colors to match your style.
Colors: 25+
Dimensions: 18"
If you have a beautiful sofa that lacks when it comes to comfort, you need this long body pillow. It's so soft and cozy, plus it's the perfect accessory for movie nights.
Colors: White, pink, caramel
Dimensions: 8" x 82"
Versace Butterflies Double Face Accent Pillow
Versace Butterflies Double Face Accent Pillow
Maybe you don't live in a Miami mansion, but you can still own this stunning Versace throw pillow. Perfect for gaudy maximalists, it shows off your personality in a fun, luxurious way.
Color: Blue, pink
Dimensions: 17.75"
UGG Erie Cable Knit Accent Pillow
UGG Erie Cable Knit Accent Pillow
When the weather gets colder, there's nothing more fall-themed to throw on your sofa than a cable knit pillow. This version comes in three colors for all the autumn vibes.
Colors: Red, white, gray
Dimensions: 20"
The Conran Shop Fish Under the Sea Embroidered Accent Pillow
The Conran Shop Fish Under the Sea Embroidered Accent Pillow
Show off a bit of your personality with this funky, graphic fish pillow. It will fit right into a maximalist home, but also adds intrigue to an otherwise classic couch.
Color: Orange
Urban Outfitters Chill Pill Shaped Throw Pillow
Urban Outfitters Chill Pill Shaped Throw Pillow
Set the mood with this Chill Out, pill-shaped pillow. It's a fun graphic moment that will accentuate minimalist homes, and it's a great reminder to calm down at the end of the day.
Colors: Black and white, blue and pink
Dimensions: 16" x 8.5"
Milliard Reading Pillow
Milliard Reading Pillow
If you tend to work from your couch and give yourself a backache, invest in this reading pillow that offers great lumbar support. It may not be the prettiest object in the world, but after a while you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Colors: Gray, black, beige, lilac, navy
Dimensions: 10" x 11" x 18"
Raphael Balme Pillow
Your couch may be off-limits to your pup, but they can still be represented in pillow form. This bold design will make you feel like you live in doggy Versailles.
Colors: Blue, green, burgundy
Dimensions: 18"
Layered Interior Fiore Bouclé Cushion
Layered Interior Fiore Bouclé Cushion
A spherical throw pillow is a great modern accent to add to your home. Not only is it beautiful to look at and admire, but its also surprisingly comfortable to lean against.
Colors: White, beige
Dimensions: 11.8"
SFERRA Skull Accent Pillow
SFERRA Skull Accent Pillow
Just because you want to be cozy on your sofa doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style. This hand-embroidered skull design will let you live your gothic truth even while you're watching Netflix.
Color: Beige
Dimensions: 18"
Fancy Homi Lumbar Decorative Throw Pillow Covers
Fancy Homi Lumbar Decorative Throw Pillow Covers
Love a lumbar pillow for added back support while you relax on your sofa? This set of pillow covers elevates your ergonomic cushions with more than 25 colors—plus pom-pom accents.
Colors: 25+
Dimensions: 12" x 20"
Tatjana Freund is Hearst's Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She's a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.
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