Design Tip: Mixing Pillow Patterns

Adding new pillows to a space can refresh your space with out having to empty your wallet. The key is to make sure your pillows coordinate well together. We receive a lot of questions from our readers about how to successfully mix and match pillow patterns. Read on to find out our insight.

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Photography: Becky Kimball

First you must remember to start with a solid. Either having an actual solid to break up the pattern or have a small pattern that gives the same effect as a solid color.  A fun way to add a solid is through a textured pillow, like a faux fur.

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Next in order to make your pillows look cohesive instead of chaotic make sure you are choosing pillows near the same color family.

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The key to mixing patterns is by the scale. A bold pattern paired with a simple pattern will not compete against each other, instead they will compliment each other.

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Sometimes pillow sizes can be tricky. So here are our tips on what sizes look best.

Pillow sizes for sofa: (2) 24×24 + (2) 20×20 + (1) Lumbar

Loveseat: (2) 20×20 + (1) Lumbar

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Pillow sizes for a bed: (2) Euros + (2) 20×20 + (1) Lumbar

Or

(3) 24×24 + (2) 20×20 + (1) Lumbar

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Photography: Jylare Smith 

Remember that pillows can easily be updated and switched around through out your home. So have fun with your pillows!

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