When it comes to home décor, it is often the minute details that can truly set a home apart.  To pull together the look, it is important to pay attention to accent pieces, ornamental items, rugs and throw pillows. Decorative pillows are pillows which are used to add a decorative touch to sofas, chairs or beds. You can create a custom look in any area with the use of decorative throw pillows. Here are a few tips for choosing and placing throw pillows to enhance your décor.

Decorative pillows are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, textures, and colors. To narrow down the selection and choose the perfect pillows for your home, it is important to consider the factors of design, primarily the texture, shape and color. Apart from providing softness and cozy comfort, throw pillows can offer visual interest and balance to your décor by complementing or contrasting the color scheme. You can set off the texture, color, shape of your sofas, daybeds and other furniture by using a grouping of throw pillows in both, complementary and contrasting colors, shapes and textures.

To create the right balance when using decorative pillows, try to keep the size and the number of the pillows in keeping with the proportion of the size of the furniture. For example, a large heap of throw pillows on small, streamlined sofas will overwhelm the size and shape of the sofa. Similarly, using small throw pillows on an oversized couch will do little to add comfort or decoration.

For the colors, choose colors that complement the existing color scheme. You can safely use any three colors from your existing décor that complement each other as well. When selecting patterns, be sure to place them against each other to check if they clash. If one of the pillows has a busy pattern, select the remaining pillows in solids or bold patterns like stripes. A rule of thumb is to pick the color of the largest piece of furniture in the room and coordinate the accessories like pillows, rugs, wall art with this focal point. You can also create a contrast for a unique look that is visually impressive. For example, choose decorative pillows in creamy ecru, butter yellow or earthy taupe for a brown leather sofa or go for a counter-color look with turquoise, apple green or metallic shades of silver and pewter.

Accent your sofas and provide a decorative touch to every room with these easy tips for choosing throw pillows.