 | Pillows are the jewelry in a room. I prefer 75-percent feather/25-percent down for a soft pillow that holds its shape. In groupings, I like larger pillows with small prints behind smaller ones with large prints. I avoid hyper-matched patterns. Antique textiles or artist-made weaves are sensational.—Josh Hildreth, Josh Hildreth Interiors |
 | Pillows can make or break a room, providing the color impact that ties an entire space together. When selecting sizes, keep scale in mind. And don’t be afraid of shapes, like a ball or lumbar pillow to break up the squares on a sectional or bed.—Britt Devereaux, Interior Concepts, Inc. |
 | On a couch, I typically layer a 22-inch square with a smaller square in two complementary patterns. The front pillow is the statement piece. Try fringe, tassels or roping, and explore patterns you might not use on large-scale furniture. Don’t select materials that are too similar to your couch fabric.—Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP, CAS, Purple Cherry Architects |
 | The key to accent pillows is to employ different scales, patterns and textures while maintaining some symmetry. We usually use two pillows of the same size and layer a smaller size or lumbar in front. We add interest with unusual shapes or embellished trims.—Melanie Whittington, Whittington Design Studio |
 | Pillows are an opportunity to splurge on luxurious textiles or incorporate a bit of whimsy. Consider texture, as it elevates a space. We introduce texture through fabric or trim.—Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors |
 | Sarita Simpson and Jason Claire, Interior Matter |
 | Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC |
 | Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH, LLC |
 | Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors |
 | Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors |
