The act of using your hand to chop a throw pillowcreating a dent in the center with the top corners sticking upis a long-debated styling decision. There are passionate haters and strong advocates out there. So in 2025, whats the consensus? Find out where designers stand below.Related StoriesAre You Team Pillow Chop or No Pillow Chop?Donna DotanA living room by designer Betsy Wentz.Betsy Wentz, founder of Betsy Wentz Interior DesignIm Team NO Pillow Chop! Leaving pillows unchopped allows for a more nuanced display of textures and layers. This adds depth and visual interest to a space. I also feel like the chop is a dated look; its a trend thats passed.Elaine Griffin, founder of Elaine Griffin at HomeAbsolutely, positively NO pillow chop! Not only do they look amateurish to me, but they also transform throw pillows into giant fortune cookies, which is a major visual distraction from their main raison dtre, which is to accessorize the sofa and tie disparate design elements together.Marie Cloud, founder of Indigo Pruitt Design StudioHeather Ison PhotographyA bedroom by designer Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt.Can I choose both? I tend to go with a tailored chop for bedding and a more relaxed, un-chopped look for sofas. The structure of a chop on a bedespecially with statement pillowsadds polish and intention, anchoring the entire design.But in lounge-style seating, I prefer a softer silhouette that feels inviting and lived-in. In those spaces, the styling should feel intentional but not overly stagedand sometimes a sharp chop can disrupt that balance.Heather Ison PhotographyA bedroom by designer Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt.The primary suite from a recent project [above] is a great example of this approach: crisp, chopped euro pillows on the bed for a clean focal point, paired with relaxed, plush pillows in the adjacent sitting area to encourage comfort and ease.Alvin Wayne, founder of Alvin Wayne InteriorsIm team no chop all the way! I love when pillows lay naturally and organicallyit feels more effortless and inviting. Plus, I gravitate toward fun shapes like spheres and lumbar pillows, so the chop isnt even an option.Lynn Kloythanamsup, founder of Landed Interiors & HomesHaris KenjarA room by designer Lynn Kloythanamsup of Landed Interiors & Homes.I am anti chopped or upright pillow. Quite the oppositeI like the slouchy, floppy pillow! The floppy Raviolo pillow from Beata Heuman is a studio favorite.Enass Mahmoud, founder of Studio Enass I would say I am team NO CHOP. However, I have chopped pillows in the past for photo shoots. But now, I want my spaces to look as realistic as possible, so Ive converted to team no chop.Caitlin Creer, founder of Caitlin Creer InteriorsREBEKAH WESTOVERA bedroom by Caitlin Creer.I totally am team pillow chop, but for me, it slightly depends on the fill. I love the way down looks with a crisp chop but not so much if you have synthetic down or a microdenier because it can look lumpy.Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.