Personally, we think any naked sofa or armchair is a prime opportunity for layering in more character. Think of the best throw pillows as icing for any drab interior design situationall of the tough work of shopping for the big investments (couches, coffee tables, media consoles, area rugs) is behind you and now you get to have some real fun.From square pillows to round designs, textural spheres, down pillows, and even classic square or rectangle silhouettes (that are anything but square, design-wise), the world is your oyster. Whether youre going monochrome or mixing and matching, theres no shortage of retailers with best-selling designs that will lend your space the extra oomph it needs to really shine.Ahead, weve rounded up several of our favorite places to shop for throw pillows, whether youre shopping on a tight budget or guided by a no-holds-barred attitude. There are comfy memory foam picks, sustainably made surfaces, and even luxe fabrics like chenille and jacquard for the absolute pillow aesthetes. Some of these are even large enough to use as floor pillows if you mostly need support for your bottom.Our Top Picks for the Best Throw Pillows:Best Handwoven Throw Pillow: The Citizenry Las Artes Pillow, $179Best Round Throw Pillow: Schoolhouse Velvet + Wool Circle Pillow, $89Best Suede Throw Pillow: Pottery Barn Basketweave Suede Pillow, $110Best Tasseled Optoin: Serena & Lily Montecito Pillow, $128Best Designer Piece: Kelly Wearstler Serai Boucle Pillow, $95Best Bold Print: Jason Wu Adobe Pillow Cover and Insert by AllModern, $79The CitizenryThe Citizenry is another one of our go-to sources to find the very best throw pillows. They have a timeless collection of gorgeous pillows, each of which is available in multiple sizes and colorways. From suede lumbar pillows to alpaca wool picks, theres a good chance you'll find the pillow of your dreams in their boho lineup. We're big fans of their pillow pairings section, which takes the guesswork out of layering different patterns and hues together. They also have a great selection of neutral throw blankets to mix and match beautifully with the pillows.Ghama Suede Pillow by Artisans of GurgaonLas Artes Pillow by Weavers of San PedroSchoolhouseYou dont head to the Schoolhouse site to be overwhelmed with optionsthe throw pillows are highly curated and each one will bring in some major compliments from houseguests. The brand hits a really sweet spot with its selection: farmhouse-adjacent, rustic charm, slightly midcentury, a little utilitarian. Most of the designs dance between styles in a pretty delightful way (especially if youre on a budget and want something youll keep for a long time).Grid Stitch PillowVelvet + Wool Circle PillowAnthropologieAlways reliable for a little something special in any furniture or decorative accent category (macram, tie-dye, tuftedyou name it) Anthropologie offers a wide variety of pillow colors, shapes, sizes, fabrics, and textures.Anthropologie Velvet Milo PillowAnthropologie Silk Mix Print Floral PillowPottery BarnPottery Barn has hundreds of throw pillows. You'll find classic hues, high-quality fabrics, and neutral patterns among their 400+ selection. In addition to everyday best sellers, they also have a solid selection of seasonal pillowsall of which are tasteful and never tacky.Pottery Barn Cozy Teddy Faux Fur PillowPottery Barn Basketweave Suede PillowWest ElmIf theres anything we can count on, its the selection at West Elm. Given their wide variety of throw pillow sets, covers, and inserts, chances are youll find everything you need right here. In the mix, youll find a fair amount of modern shapes, fetching colorways, and designer collabs, like the colorful print by Leah Singh below.Leah Singh Reversible Grid Pillow CoverModern Shape Pillow CoverEtsyIt should come as no surprise that Etsya beacon for home decor obsessivesplatforms a global network of makers and artisans. So if youre having trouble sourcing the exact colorway or print you want at a big box store, theres a good chance youll be able to unearth a rare fabric here (like the Kelly Wearstler serai print below) or, even better, order something completely bespoke to your tastes and sizing preferences. Whether youre looking for a minimalist linen pillow, velvet shams in a wide range of different colors, or wildly patterned cushion covers, there is at least one seller on Etsy ready to meet you in the middle.Kelly Wearstler Serai Boucl Throw Pillow CoverIkat Velvet Lumbar PillowWayfairWayfair has throw pillowsand, seemingly, every other home decor object you can think ofin any shape, size, color, and style you might desire. You can even surface designer collabs on the site, like the fetching options below from fashion designer Jason Wu and LA-based interior designer Amber Lewis.Amber Lewis x Loloi Meadowlark PillowJason Wu Adobe Pillow Cover & Insert by AllModernNordstromNordstroms home decor section is punctuated with classic pieces in solid colors and under-the-radar artisans like Mungo. Elegant home staples mingle with funky finds that let you take a walk on the wild side, though be aware that stock for some of these pieces isnt the largest. So if you take a hankering to anything, dont hesitate to pop it in your digital shopping cart.Skipping Block Pillow Cover by MungoArchive New York Noel Handwoven Throw PillowSerena & LilyKnown for their beachy, laid-back California style, Serena & Lily offers a seemingly endless array of pillow covers in their distinctive coastal aesthetic. Shoppers who know what theyre looking for can sort by color, size, price, and indoor or outdoor use to efficiently find the perfect accents for their home.Serena & Lily Miramonte Pillow CoverSerena & Lily Montecito Outdoor Pillow CoverLulu & GeorgiaHow much do we love Lulu & Georgias throw pillows? Let us count the ways (or rather show you a couple of our favorites). Several shams were designed by AD100 designers like Sarah Sherman Samuel and fabric savants like Scalamandre, which makes picking out just one or two among the robust selection of textures, shapes, and materials a lofty task. For farmhouse flair, look to the retailers range of sweet, embroidered florals and wallpaper-esque prints. And if youre opting for thoroughly modern silhouettes, Samuel makes a couple fun shapes, from the clover seen here to orbs and discs in sumptuous boucle and velvet fabrics.Lulu and Georgia Madelief Embroidered PillowVelvet Clover Pillow by Sarah Sherman SamuelMinnaSara Berks, via her Hudson, New York, textile company Minna, works with artisans all over Latin America to create products that are made with traditional weaving techniques in ethical workshops. The brand takes great care to showcase the makers behind each product they bring to market. The Shadow Pillow, for example, is made in Momostenango, Guatemala, by artisans who use wool pedal looms and nontoxic dyes to achieve the thick, luxe finishing on the pillows, as well as area rugs in colorful abstract designs.Anni Lumbar Pillow CedarJulie Pillow ForestMade TradeMade Trade is a hub for sustainably made, ethically sourced home goodsincluding, of course, gorgeous decorative throw pillows, like this white-and-navy cotton pom cushion made in India. The brand also focuses on curating products from artisans who are Fair Trade, BIPOC-owned, female-owned, or what they refer to as heritage brands, meaning they employ traditional techniques and practices that are in danger of being phased out by mass production and technology.Studio Variously Chokor Nira Throw PillowAnchal Shift Throw PillowSSENSEWhen you think of SSENSE, chances are you probably think of high fashionbut theyve got plenty of design-forward home decor as well. In addition to throw pillows, you can scope out upscale furniture, lamps, tableware, sculptures, art, and textiles from luxury brands like Versace, Ferm Living, Tom Sachs, the Elder Statesman, Jil Sander, Bode, Forma Rosa Studio, and more.