Should throw pillow match the couch? This underrated trick might just make your living room feel more modern

A selection of sofas with matching pillow

I've long been of the firm opinion that when it comes to color, your pillows should not be the same as your couch, favoring instead a pillow color that complements and contrasts against the shade of your sofa. Orange against a blue background for example, or a light shade of pink against a sage green. 

But others would contest that the mix-and-match look can easily become outdated, and for a more elegant, sophisticated look, matching your pillow color to your couch is the way to go.