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The cost-benefit ratio of a set of throw pillows will almost always work in your favor. People will argue that these pillows serve no actual purpose, but in reality, they’re an affordable decorative exclamation point that makes your furniture cozier and easier to nest in; a well-made one can even support your lower back. But how to know which of the thousands out there are right for your home? To help answer that question, we did a deep dive to find the best throw pillows available on Amazon for every type of space, from your living room to your bedroom, patio, and kid’s room. Many of the styles shown below are covers and don’t come with the actual pillow insert, so we also included a few of Amazon’s best-selling cushy inserts to fit inside the covers.
For the ceramicist’s studio
We love the blobby shapes on this textured pillow cover and can imagine it going with some sculptural ceramics — or candles — on a nearby coffee table.
For the professorial study
These soft, wide-wale-corduroy pillow covers, which come in 24 colors, will lend the room an academic vibe.
For the family den
$19
Constructed as a giant knot, this throw pillow can actually be thrown like a ball. More practically, the round shape provides flexible support for propping up a head or back.
For the ’70s-inspired living room
These macramé pillow covers will go great with a conversation pit and rattan chairs.
For the Instagram-ready bedroom
These covers tick all the aesthetic boxes for millennial decorators: abstract shapes, muted pink-adjacent earth tones, and texture.
For the plant-filled sunroom
From $17
A sunflower-inspired pillow cover that will keep the spring vibes going all season.
For the vintage-inspired boudoir
Tassel-edged velvet pillows for Old Hollywood lounging.
For the modern boudoir
For the California bungalow
Fringe and a fun color? Justina Blakeney would approve.
For the rural cabin
This handsome pair is accented with faux leather in a rich cognac brown.
For the seaside cottage
Beachy turquoise burlap is accented by textural linen trim.
For the avant-basic influencer
Pairs perfectly with a pink velvet couch and a wiggly coffee table.
For the hygge-fluencer
$18
It’s impossible not to feel warm and cozy when cuddling a boucle pillow.
For the non-cutesy nursery
This leopard-adorned pillow cover is fun for kids and chic enough for adults.
For the Pantone loyalist
$23
To go with all the chartreuse, violet, and rare shades of gray.
For the pattern-phobe
This indigo linen-blend cover is simple and non-fussy, and it won’t be too busy for a small apartment.
For the Craftsman home
$20
The subtle cross-stitched pattern on this handsome pair of covers adds a layer of depth and flair.
For the mid-century-modern home
The color and pattern of this groovy, embroidered cover is just the thing brighten any space.
For the consummate host
$22
These crushed-velvet pillow covers, which come in multiple colors, will add a luxe vibe to a every gathering.
For the graphic designer’s loft
This embroidered cover is a bold, abstracted take on your classic zebra print.
For the outdoor adventurer
$20
A tree stump you can sit on from the comfort of your own home.
For the hard-core cottagecorer
Lace, linen, and embroidered flowers make these covers the perfect accent for a Frog and Toad–themed room.
For the cat lover’s armchair
$27
A kitty that won’t scratch or make guests sneeze.
For the farm-to-table chef
These striped cushions, in a similar pattern to French linen kitchen cloths, look as if they could have been plucked from the set of a Nancy Meyers movie.
For the aspiring student biologist
A chubby seal pup is a perfect homework helper.
For the velvet-everything living room
$14
The pom-pom fringe makes it just fancy enough without being too flashy.
For the comic-book fan
A pillow cover to match the collection tucked away on a nearby bookshelf.
For the Florida back patio
Pairs beautifully with a tiki-inspired co*cktail.
For the freshman dorm room
Extra cushy and cute dorm-room accessories are on the top of every college freshman’s wish list.
For the tween girl’s bedroom
From $16
Pastel purple tie-dye plus fluffy faux fur is a winning formula.
For the art historian’s library
From the Cloisters to your sectional.
And two best-selling throw-pillow inserts
Utopia Bedding Square Throw Pillows Insert (Set of 2)
now 27% off
From $16
These best-selling inserts on Amazon come in seven sizes to fit any of the square throw-pillow covers above.
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert 12 x 20 Inches (Set of 2)
now 16% off
$16
From the same brand, this size fits most small rectangular throw-pillow covers.
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