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Amy McArdle

5 throw pillow colors to avoid – what experts advise not to put on your couch, and what to choose instead

a blue sofa with rust throw pillows

Choosing throw pillows can feel like a throwaway decision in your overall scheme - after all, it's the couch that's eaten up most of the budget, right? But while you may not think it, your pillows are pretty much presented center stage in your living room, and their color can have an overwhelming impact on the environment you're trying to create. 

The wrong color pillows may be disrupting the tone of the space without you even noticing, or they might be setting yourself up for a living room sofa that doesn't stand up to the wear and tear of daily life. 

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