These Throw Pillows Put the Cherry on Top of Any Room Design
Avoid showroom-style setups with these designer-approved picks.
Courtesy of Joon Loloi
Couches, armchairs, and even a cozy breakfast nook are elevated with the same design tool: one or more throw pillows. Adding both comfort and style, these decor darlings are worthy of extra attention for a more personalized, grounded space.
“We love pillows that tell a story, which is why we often make our pillows from vintage fabrics,” shares Ashley Clark of Skout Interior Design. “Think interesting textures and subtle patterns—something that makes a space feel lived-in rather than staged.”
Clark and three more West Coast design experts have a few ideas for throw pillows with varying shapes, fabrics, and styles. Find your perfect match below.
Pierce & Ward for West Elm Round Stripe Pillow
Make your pillow ensemble more unique with this striped option. “If you’re not usually a throw pillow person, this style feels elevated and eye-catching,” says Drew Michael Scott of Lone Fox. “It stands well on its own, but also looks great with other pillows.”
Juxtaposition Home Vintage Striped Textile Pillow
One of Clark’s go-to sources for pillows, Juxtaposition in Newport Beach, California, is home to luxe handmade decor. “We love shopping local wherever we can, and Juxtaposition is a longtime favorite for soulful, one-of-a-kind finds,” she says. “This vintage striped pillow adds history and warmth, and we’re always drawn to stripes for their ability to feel classic, relaxed, and never trend-driven.”
Lone Fox x Joon Loloi Hepburn Pillow
Scott designed an entire collection of pillows for Joon Loloi, but he isn’t afraid to play favorites. Drawing inspiration from one of his “prized possessions”—an 18th-century Aubusson tapestry—they scanned it to reimagine the print on this lumbar pillow.
Prairie Checkered Pillow
Prairie’s new Newport Beach shop is another Skout-approved local gem. “Checks are a forever pattern for us, and these pillows perfectly capture that balance of playful and timeless,” says Clark.
Sarah Sherman Samuel for Lulu and Georgia Rajaa Linen Pillow
Scott says this pillow has a little bit of everything he’s currently obsessing over: chartreuse, stripes, and a contrast trim. “It’s fun and unique, yet still easy to style in your home,” he says. “The linen fabric gives it a soft feel and makes it less precious than something like velvet.”
Heidi Caillier x Joon Loloi Dana Pillow
Like Scott, Sarah Akbary of Sarah Akbary Interiors is loving Joon Loloi. “Their pillows have a beautiful mix of solid velvets and vintage-inspired patterns, all within a warm, neutral palette that layers effortlessly across different interiors,” she says. “I also appreciate that they offer quality pillow inserts, which makes the process seamless from a design standpoint. The collections feel thoughtful and elevated, and the price point is very approachable.”
Libeco Home Belgian Pillow
For all things linen, Clark says no one does it better than Libeco. For an effortlessly elevated, foundational layer in your space, this pillow is a must. Clark suggests pairing it with other striped or solid pillows for a collected look.
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