Short answer: Choose throw pillows in two or three sizes and one or two colors, and add one throw blanket that suits your sofa color and the room. The throws and cushions we list are machine washable.
Accessories are the quickest way to change how a sofa looks without replacing it. Our accessories range includes cushions, throws and Style Sets, which are coordinated sets of cushions and a throw. Our decorative cushions come in 22 x 22, 18 x 18 and 12 x 20 inches, and our throws measure 50 x 60 inches. This guide covers how to choose pillows and blankets, how to match them to your sofa, and how to care for them.
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- What couch accessories do we sell?
- How to choose throw pillows
- How to choose a throw blanket
- Other couch accessories we sell
- How to match accessories to your sofa color and fabric
- How to care for pillows and throws
- Our recommendation
- Explore our accessories
What couch accessories do we sell?
Our accessories section has four categories: Style Sets, Cushions, Throws and Bedding. Bedding is for the bedroom, so this guide focuses on the first three. We also list outdoor accessories and sleep kits in the same section.
What couch accessories do we sell?
| Category | What it is | Facts from our pages |
|---|---|---|
| Cushions | Decorative cushions, sold with an insert and a cover | Sizes 22 x 22, 18 x 18 and 12 x 20 inches; insert and cover are 100% polyester |
| Throws | Soft throw blankets | 50 x 60 inches; 87% polyester and 13% acrylic; machine washable |
| Style Sets | Coordinated cushions and a throw in one palette | Cushions in three sizes plus a 60 x 80 inch throw; 100% polyester |
Prices and colors can change, so check each page before you order.
How to choose throw pillows
Start with the sofa, not the pillow. Pillows look best when they are in proportion to the seat and the back, and when they are not all the same.
Sizes. Our cushions come in a large square (22 x 22 inches), a standard square (18 x 18 inches) and a long rectangle (12 x 20 inches). As general advice, put the larger squares at the back, a smaller square in front and a rectangle on top or at the end of the seat.
How many. On a three-seat sofa, two or three pillows at each end is a common starting point, and an odd number tends to look more relaxed than a matched pair. On an armchair, one or two are enough. Too many leave less room to sit.
Color and texture. Pick one anchor color, then add one or two supporting shades and a different texture, such as a knit throw beside smooth cushions. Our cushion page describes a mix of textures and shades chosen to layer together.
Filling. Our cushion pages list the insert as 100% polyester and do not state a fill weight or firmness. The cushion page also describes a zip-off cover, so you can wash the cover when it needs refreshing.
How to choose a throw blanket
A throw blanket does two jobs: it adds warmth and it adds color or texture to a sofa that is otherwise plain.
Size. Our throws are 50 x 60 inches. Our Style Set throws are larger, at 60 x 80 inches. As general advice, a larger throw covers more of the sofa and can be shared, while a smaller one suits one person or a decorative drape.
Materials. Our throws are 87% polyester and 13% acrylic, and the throw in each indoor Style Set is 100% polyester. We do not publish a weight for them, so we do not describe one here.
Colors. Color options depend on the throw. Our throws category lists the Shiro and Willow throws, and Shiro is described as a soft, textured knit. Check each throw page for the colors on offer, since they can change.
Draping and storage. Folding a throw over one arm or across the back keeps it in view and in reach. When you are not using it, a basket or a storage piece keeps it tidy. Our guide on how to hide clutter in a small living room has more ideas, and our living room storage has pieces that hide things away.
Other couch accessories we sell
Style Sets. A Style Set gives you cushions and a throw in one coordinated palette, so you do not have to match each piece yourself. The pages describe each set as a complete, designer-curated set with a harmonious color palette. We list eight indoor sets: Apple Picking, Campfire, Cloud Nine, Countryside, Disco Nap, Night Souk, Olive Oil and Persimmon Tree.
Outdoor accessories. Our outdoor Style Sets are also coordinated cushions and a throw. The page for these sets states spot clean only, which is different from our indoor sets, so read the care line before you buy.
Sleep kits. Sleep kits have their own category in the accessories section. We have not covered them in detail here.
Rugs. A rug is not an accessory category on our site, but it finishes a seating area the same way. See our guide on how to layer washable rugs.
How to match accessories to your sofa color and fabric
Treat the sofa as the base and the accessories as the part you can change. Our guide on how to choose a sofa color suggests choosing one anchor color and repeating it. As general advice, if the sofa is a strong color, keep the accessories quieter, and if the sofa is neutral, use pillows and a throw to bring in color.
For a neutral room, our guide to neutral living room color palettes shows how to build depth with texture instead of color. If you are still choosing a fabric, our sofa fabric types guide explains the differences, and our free sofa swatches let you hold a fabric next to a pillow in your own light.
If you are styling the whole seating area, our guide on pairing a sofa, accent chair and coffee table covers the pieces around the sofa.
How to care for pillows and throws
We follow the care line on each product page.
- Throws: machine washable on a gentle cycle in cold water, tumble dry on low.
- Cushions: machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and line dry.
- Outdoor Style Sets: spot clean only.
The sofa cushions that come with our sofas are a different thing from decorative pillows. See our guide on how to keep sofa cushions plump.
Our recommendation
For a first set, choose one 22 x 22 inch and one 18 x 18 inch cushion, add a 12 x 20 inch cushion as an accent, and finish with one throw in a color already in the room. If you would rather not match pieces yourself, choose a Style Set. Pick the sofa fabric and color first, then the accessories, and compare them in daylight.
Explore our accessories
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.