When it comes to the holidays, decorating your home for the cheerful season is one of the best parts. Whether it’s infusing pops of color into your living room with bright pillows or switching out your summer throw pillows for holiday-themed ones, decorative throw pillows are one of our favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit. Scroll through for a few of our top options and get ready to really jump full force into holiday decorating.

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1. Pops of Red

There’s no easier way to get your home in the holiday spirit than by adding pops of red into your space. Combining red and white striped or red-trimmed throw pillows with your neutral pillows will create a festive feel to your living room.

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2. Add a Statement Pillow

You don’t have to limit your holiday decorating just to common areas; you can extend holiday cheer into your bedrooms as well. Pick out a holiday statement pillow that matches your room’s color scheme and place it front and center on your bed or couch. Whether it’s a beautiful Christmas tree print or a simple snowman design, you can choose whichever print best fits in with your aesthetic.

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3. Keep It Elegant and Simple

If you like to stick to the simpler side of design, you can opt for something a bit more minimalistic. Whether it’s a pop of gold fringe or a tasteful graphic pillow, you can subtly infuse pops of holiday décor into your home without completely changing your design aesthetic. Consider opting for a pillow with a sweet holiday saying on it to really liven up your space.

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4. Add Rich Textures

While summer and spring call for light colors and breezy textures, fall and winter lend themselves to cozy, warm textures like velvet, leather and fur. This holiday season consider swapping out your cotton or linen throw pillows with rich velvets and faux furs instead. Not only will this make the whole family want to curl up on the couch to watch their favorite Christmas movie, but it’ll also add a nice touch of the holiday spirit to your home.

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5. Play with Patterns

Don’t be afraid to go all out with the festivities and really play into the season with bold holiday patterns. Whether it’s a set of throw pillows with matching reindeer or a set of bold snowflake pillows, you can really emphasize the holidays by adding patterned pillows to your couch or sofa.

Written by Kyle Tager

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