As common as this decorating tool is, we find it often a frustratingly complex and agonizing choice. We tend to change throw pillows an average of once a year. Before reading on to some of our favorite resources, be sure to check out Design*Sponge's ugliest pillow contest finalists where much hilarity and many pony motifs ensue.
Color/Texture
After dabbling with a few unsuccessful prints, we recently found solace in an unassuming gray linen from West Elm. It's impossible to discuss solid colors without delving into texture because these two elements work in tandem. Bold or neutral, we feel texture is essential. We're picturing a bold color in a shiny smooth fabric and it's reminding us of the wardrobe room of Honeymoon in Vegas. For solid colors in appealing textures (read: comfortable to kick back on for an America's Next Top Model marathon) we like both West Elm and CB2. We stick to solids here because we've tried prints from these merchants and while they appeal at first, when lived with, they always end up feeling a bit pedestrian.
The one caution we offer has to do with something we like to call "ethno-texture," which usually involves some combination of sequins, mini-mirrors and/or cowrie shells. As well intentioned as they may be, they always end up feeling like a post-collegiate Urban Outfitters mess.
Prints
The panoply of prints can be overwhelming but one can find just the vibe for their space with a little effort. Even though as a design trend there's talk of "played out" we still enjoy a good nature motif and a hands down favorite resource is inhabit living.
If custom is more your speed, Repro Depot has an amazing selection of reasonably priced fabrics and it can be surprisingly cheap to have custom pillow covers made. In NYC, we have an amazing super-secret resource that we'll divulge if you email us. Check out a few examples of the changing selection below.
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