The Best Throw Pillows to Punctuate Your Space (2026)

After testing dozens of couches, our editors know coordinating pickup, delivery, and moving the sofa about the living room is a draining experience. Take a deep breath. That part is over. You’re here for the fun part, the decorative throw pillows that finish the job. We narrowed the investigative work down to 10 retailers that offer pieces worthy of your hard-earned couch. Velvet, bouclé, suede, and faux fur make an appearance, as well as designer collections like AD100 duo Pierce & Ward’s striped picks.

There are, of course, use cases for throw pillows beyond the couch. The bedroom needs its accent pillows too. We’re particular fans of a bolster pillow across the length of the bed à la Jeff Goldblum, but a couple of varied shapes and sizes can transform a simple bedscape into an inspired one.

Known for their beachy, laid-back coastal style, Serena & Lily offers a seemingly endless array of pillow covers in their distinctive aesthetic. You can sort by color, size, price, and indoor or outdoor use to efficiently find the perfect accent piece for your home. We laud their ability to achieve coastal without going full “salt life.” No framed sand dollars here, just velvety textures, sea-inspired palettes, and playful passementerie.

Fans of rich textures and ’70s design will find their flow state among Soho Home’s collection. Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch. Compared to other shops serving up heirloom-worthy pillows, there’s a lot to choose from here, though prices skew slightly higher than others on this list—starting at $200.