What is a Throw Pillow or Sofa Pillow AND 5 Reasons You Should Get A Few

A Throw Pillow or Sofa Pillow goes by many names.
You may see it called an Accent Pillow, a Toss Pillow, a Decorative Pillow, a Scatter Cushion among other things.

What is a Throw Pillow?

A Throw Pillow is a small soft cushion, usually smaller than the pillows you sleep on in bed, and it is commonly square. You throw or scatter them around your living space, on beds, chairs, often on sofas, and sometimes on floors. Hence the name.

Throw Pillows are a Home Decor Must-Have! Here’s Why

(They can be a lot more useful than you’d think.) And they make great housewarming gifts and general gifts for loved ones and friends.

1. Throw pillows are comfortable

Sofas and couches are made to standard sizes but our bodies are not. For long sessions on your sofa, supporting your back with a throw pillow can make it a comfortable experience and prevent all those back pains we collect.

2. Add an accent to your room

The name “Accent Pillow” is a clue. They can add a splash of colour to your room. Especially in minimally styled rooms and one with neutral colour tones, throw pillow can add a bright spot. In any room, they can be a visual contrast for the eyes.

3. Throw pillows are healthy

Throw Pillows can make your sofa naps much healthier. Best to support your neck when you doze off in your living room. Avoid those cricks in your neck and get some trouble free rest on your favourite sofa or lounger.

4. Throw Pillows are easy to move and change.

By moving them around you can change the mood of a room, and you can easily swap them out or change their covers to completely transform the look of your decor. They can be a home decor secret weapon once you know how to use them.

5. Throw pillows are cozy

That may not sound like a real use, but throw pillows can add immensely to the comfort and coziness of a space. They can soften the hard edges and clean design of furniture with an organic and personal touch. They can add personality to otherwise sterile modern spaces and they can make your house feel more like a home.

Embrace the throw pillow in your home decor. Embrace several of them! Because they work best in multiples.

For all your throw pillow needs, and the many other ways to improve your living space, walk into the Tranceforme store, or browse our collection online.