Treat your living room to an instant shot of personality.
Theyre like the jewelry of the space, saysLookout Mountain, Tennessee, designer Laura Kay.
We askedSouthern designersto share their know-how, so you too can mix and match throw pillows like a pro.
Credit: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING BY KENDRA SURFACE
Designer Laura Kay
Ill put a throw pillow anywhere!"
I like five pillowstwo squares on each side with a lumbar in the middle, she says.
For clients who dont want to commit to the pillow party, she advises skipping the lumbar.
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A lot of it is trial and error, but that’s the fun of it I think!
Then, layer in a more structured print, like stripes or something that leans more geometric.
I like it best when the mix of patterns match in their respective brightness.
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This helps prevent one from becoming too dominant of a focal point.
Pull shades from those to ensure that your collection of pillows feels both cohesive and complementary.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ STYLING BY: HOLLY SMITH
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN
