Accessories & Furnishings

13 fun throw pillows to brighten up your home

By: Alexandra Donaldson

One of the easiest ways to spruce up your space is to grab a few fun throw pillows. You can change the look and feel of your living room or bedroom without having to spend big bucks on a new couch, bed or upholstery. Here, a few of our favourite bright picks to shop now.

Red is best

It's the colour of the season! Red is here to stay, and a great way to tip your toe into the trend is to pick up a fun but simple throw pillow.

Kas Australia red pillow, $40, simons.ca.

Faux throw

The coziest way to update your couch? A faux fur throw pillow.

Faux fur cushion, $20, hm.com.

Pastiche

Add a graphic element to your space with this collage-style pillow.

Abstract pillow cover, $7, ikea.ca.

Indigo

Indigo and white is the perfect combo, and we love adding this traditional dye technique (Shibori) to our space.

Shibori printed pillow, $30, pier1.com.

Shades of grey

Stripes complement all patterns—so whether your space is colourful, floral or graphic, a striped pillow will fit right in.

Stripe denim pillow, $47, cb2.com.

Mad about plaid

There's something just so cozy about plaid print—you'll want to spend some couch time after purchasing this one.

Plaid pillow, $40, chapters.indigo.ca.

Emerald

Bring a bit of the outdoors in with this leaf printed green pillow.

Jorid pillow cover, $6, ikea.ca.

Pretty in pink

This pastel pink velvet pillow is a great addition to any space—and pairs just as well with other pastels as it does with more saturated hues.

Quilted velvet cushion cover, $20, hm.com.

Mixed media

Can't quite decide what you're after? This pillow has it all—neutral tones with a touch of colour, different fabric styles, and with a smaller shape it will look great stacked with other pillows.

All Roads Design Marisol pillow, $90, anthropologie.com.

Newly minted

We love the pom-pom detailing on this mint pillow.

Kas Australia teal pillow, $25, simons.ca.

Feeling blue

This blue medallion print looks way more expensive than it is—meaning you might want to pick up two.

Medallion blue pillow, $30, pier1.com.

Red, red, wine

The rich, deep hue of this pillow is made even more luxe by the faux fur fabric.

Faux fur pillow, $41, anthropologie.com.

Vintage florals

For something a bit more muted, this floral print in greys and dusty shades of pink and yellow adds a bit of pattern, without the noise.

Eightmood Pliage pillow, $50, chapters.indigo.ca.

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