Throw pillows

You know how people make the argument that accessories (ahem, shoes) cause such compulsive-shopping habits in women because, like, they don't make you feel fat? I sort of feel that way about throw pillows. They're totally unintimidating as home purchases go (no snooty designer-sofa salespeople sneering over your shoulder), they're pretty low-commitment (if you go for affordable ones like the ones we picked, below), and they can be combined with all kinds of furniture in new ways should you decide your current setup sucks and you want to start over. They can also really jazz up even the most basic (ahem, boring) of basics, which is a lot less risky than buying an obnoxiously loud couch and hoping you like it for a decade. Want proof? Check out the 5 bargain-priced cushions we picked as complements for this basic (but not boring!) sofa from Urban Outfitters. Which one(s) do you like best?

this week’s cool pick is sweet!! they are adorable pillows from famille summerbelle based in london.

these pillows are intended for children but i would totally put them in my room.

this one is called bluebird 'tongue twister' cushion. soooo cute.

With spring comes the redecorating bug, but instead of cleaning out your wallet with the rest of the house, we suggest investing in versatile accent pillows. Like the flowers that bloom in your garden, strategically placed pillows will pop and transform any space.

SOL throw pillow, $86, Porridge
Add character to your armchair with an abstract work of art--one cheaper and more durable than a Mondrian.

Fleur Pillow in Sage, $75, Henry Road
The informal shade of green balances the regal fleurs-de-lis. Try mixing this print with some monochromatic pillows for a powerful statement.

Aspen Pillow, $175, Shokay
Like the for-all-occasions sweater this pillow resembles, this beautiful green number can go with (or on) everything.