Oftentimes, a comforter will come with two pillow shams or a collection of matching throw pillows to create a complete set. Though it may look coordinated, it doesn’t give off the elevated look of a designer bedroom.
Instead, I like to choose standalone shams and throw pillows with the color palette of my comforter or bedroom.
I recommend creating variation by using solid sheets, textured throw pillows, and fabric patterns that go well together but don’t make an exact match.
This story was originally published on August 10, 2023, and most recently updated on July 27, 2025.
