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The 10 Best Throw Pillows

Covers and inserts that make a sofa look styled: budget velvet two-packs to linen you'll keep for years. Most designers buy covers and inserts separately so you can swap looks by season.

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The 10 Best Throw PillowsTOP10
No.1
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Best overall

MIULEE Velvet Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 (2-pack)

~$17.99 at time of writing

Brand · MIULEE~$17.99Best overall

What we like

  • Soft velvet in many colors
  • Cheap enough to swap seasonally

Keep in mind

  • Covers only; inserts sold separately
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No.2
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Best insert

MIULEE 18x18 Throw Pillow Inserts (2-pack)

~$15.99 at time of writing

Brand · MIULEE~$15.99Best insert

What we like

  • Full, fluffy fill that makes covers look plush

Keep in mind

  • Polyester fill, not down
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No.3
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Best value insert

Utopia Bedding Throw Pillow Inserts 18x18 (2-pack)

~$14.99–$17.49 at time of writing

Brand · Utopia Bedding~$14.99–$17.49Best value insert

What we like

  • Amazon best seller; machine washable
  • 4-pack option for whole-sofa refreshes

Keep in mind

  • Softer, flatter than premium inserts
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No.4
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Best linen

Parachute Vintage Linen Pillow Cover

~$79 list (often on sale) at time of writing

Brand · Parachute~$79 list (often on sale)Best linen

What we like

  • Relaxed, lived-in linen texture

Keep in mind

  • Pricey per cover
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No.5
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Best down insert

Parachute Down Decorative Pillow Insert

~$40 at time of writing

Brand · Parachute~$40Best down insert

What we like

  • Down fill gives the classic 'karate chop' look

Keep in mind

  • Not for down allergies
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No.6
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Best hypoallergenic insert

Parachute Down Alternative Decorative Pillow Insert

~$30 at time of writing

Brand · Parachute~$30Best hypoallergenic insert

What we like

  • Down-like loft without feathers

Keep in mind

  • Less moldable than down
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No.7
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Best at Target

Parachute for Target Down Alternative Pillow Insert (Parachute for Target)

~$35–$39 at time of writing

Brand · Parachute for Target~$35–$39Best at Target

What we like

  • Parachute quality at Target

Keep in mind

  • Limited sizes
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No.8
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Best lumbar

Parachute Chenille Twill Lumbar Pillow Cover

~$79 list (often on sale) at time of writing

Brand · Parachute~$79 list (often on sale)Best lumbar

What we like

  • Cozy chenille texture adds depth to a sofa

Keep in mind

  • Needs a lumbar insert
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No.9
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Best pattern accent

Parachute Nomad Lumbar Pillow Cover

~$89 list (often on sale) at time of writing

Brand · Parachute~$89 list (often on sale)Best pattern accent

What we like

  • Woven pattern adds personality

Keep in mind

  • Expensive for one cover
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No.10
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Best texture on a budget

MIULEE Corduroy Striped Pillow Covers 18x18 (2-pack)

Price varies see current price at the retailer

Brand · MIULEESee retailerBest texture on a budget

What we like

  • Corduroy stripes add texture cheaply

Keep in mind

  • Pattern may not suit minimal rooms
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Almost made the cut

LANE LINEN 18x18 Throw Pillow Inserts (2-pack)

Price varies see current price at the retailer

An Amazon best-seller insert; MIULEE and Utopia have more expert mentions.

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Compare all 10

#ProductBest forPrice*Rating
1MIULEE Velvet Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 (2-pack)Best overall~$17.99—
2MIULEE 18x18 Throw Pillow Inserts (2-pack)Best insert~$15.99—
3Utopia Bedding Throw Pillow Inserts 18x18 (2-pack)Best value insert~$14.99–$17.49—
4Parachute Vintage Linen Pillow CoverBest linen~$79 list (often on sale)—
5Parachute Down Decorative Pillow InsertBest down insert~$40—
6Parachute Down Alternative Decorative Pillow InsertBest hypoallergenic insert~$30—
7Parachute for Target Down Alternative Pillow Insert (Parachute for Target)Best at Target~$35–$39—
8Parachute Chenille Twill Lumbar Pillow CoverBest lumbar~$79 list (often on sale)—
9Parachute Nomad Lumbar Pillow CoverBest pattern accent~$89 list (often on sale)—
10MIULEE Corduroy Striped Pillow Covers 18x18 (2-pack)Best texture on a budgetSee retailer—

*Approximate, at time of writing. Rating shown only where a sourced rating was found.

Sources consulted: Golden's List (2026), Amazon Best Sellers (Decorative Pillows), Target listings, and Parachute product pages (Oct 2026). Prices change often; check the retailer. Photos are illustrative lifestyle images, not the products.

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Our #1 pickMIULEE Velvet Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 (2-pack)Check price on Amazon