Best Throw Pillows for Your Couch, Sofa or Bed

 

1. How big should throw pillows on couch be?

The most common throw pillow sizes for sofas are 18″ x 18″ and 20″ x 20″. However, larger sofas and sectionals, especially those with deep seats or high backs, may be better off with 22″ x 22″, or even 24″ x 24″ pillows. For kids' spaces, smaller pillows are often used.

2. How many pillows should be on a couch? 

Swap out two, three, or all of the pillows to give your sofa a fresh, custom look. As a general rule, an odd number of pillows makes for the most natural, inviting arrangement: three for smaller sofas, and five for larger ones.

3. What are pillows for couches called? 

Throw pillows are usually (loosely) placed on sofas or armchairs but are also frequently used on beds, day beds and floors. Throw pillows serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose.

4. How many pillows do i need for a 3 seat couch?

We recommend using anywhere from 3 to 6 cushions for a 3 seater sofa. Using 3 cushions creates a pared down look, 4 cushions helps to create symmetry, while using 5 and 6 cushions creates a much fuller look with plenty of opportunity to showcase textural and size differences.

5. Should throw pillows be the same size?

Throw pillow size guide:

As a general rule of thumb for throw pillow sizing, start with the largest-sized pillows in the back of a sofa or bed, and build a triangle with smaller pillows from there. Typically, 2″ size increments work best for layering pillow combinations.