11 Times Joanna Gaines Used Pillows in the Best Way

Anyone who has been interested in decor, HGTV, or Pinterest over the past three to four years has most likely encountered the powerhouse of Joanna Gaines. Known for her signature style and FixerUpper, Gaines' shiplap, modern, farmhouse-rustic, cozy decorating style has become an inspiration to homemakers and designers all over the world. What’s not to love about a space that incorporates neutral colors, natural life with plants, and perfectly placed pillows? Today we’re sharing 11 times Joanna Gaines used pillows in the best way

1) In This Sweet & Dainty Bedroom
Featured in episode 18 ("The Americana House"), this perfectly dainty bedroom is to be envied by girls (and women!) everywhere. The soft pastels, natural materials, and pops of copper have us feeling all kinds of good vibes. But truly, it's the pillows that take center stage in our eyes. The combination of textured and tasseled Euro-sized pillows with the rectangular, funky throw pillows on the bed pairs colors and patterns together seamlessly. As if the bed pillow didn't inspire us enough, the pillow added to the hanging wicker swing wins our hearts over even more... talk about perfect fabric and texture combos! 

Photo Credit: Episode 18

2) In this Perfectly Neutral Master Bedroom
Helllllllo texture! These pillows are perfect. We love the unpredictability used: three pillows (typically, you'll see two or four - the odd number is brilliant!) and various textures in patterns for all (while maintaining a similar color pallet). Stunning if we do say so. 

Photo Credit: Episode 18

3) In the Most Inspiring Work Space (Ever!)
Joanna's eye for beauty and creativity never ceases to amaze us, but this office is pure-creative genius. While your eye will most likely be drawn to the to-die-for cedar soundproof wall, you can't help but notice the eccentric pillows and patterns. We love how Joanna combined similar patterns for the mustard-yellow and smaller lumbar throw to pull the entire sofa together! 

   
Photo Credit: Episode 18

4) In This Almost Too-Good-to-be-True Living Room
We love how the pillows on the couch almost serve as the backside of the couch itself, and if coziness looks could kill we're pretty sure we'd have keeled over by now. Just imagine sinking into that beauty after a long day of work! The slight pop of color with the neutral grey only serves to further our love for this look! The navy and white textured throw pillows paired against the leather chair make us swoon over this space even more. Every single thing about the use of pillows in the room goes to show that the use of a lot of pillows is not a bad thing. 

Photo Credit: Episode 16

5) This Perfectly Pillowed Family Room
There she goes again with her perfect use of texture-pairing. This family room featured in Episode 10 has just the right combination of rustic elegance and we're pretty much drooling over the entire space! As with many of Joanna's pillow choices, this room uses the perfect combination of similar, yet different, textures to cozy-up the entire space without making it too heavy or cold.  

Photo Credit: Episode 10

6) The Best Back Den You Ever Did See
Feast your eyes on this neutral, southwestern-inspired haven! Once again, textures win at capturing our pillow loving hearts and we love that the denim and off-whites soften up the hard lines of this trendy space. 

7) In This Sweet Little Entryway
The shiplap, rounded door, and beautiful fiddle-leaf may try to steal the show, but our eyes are instantly drawn to the use of pillows in the unexpected place! We love how Joanna used simple throw pillows to add a layer of comfort to the simple wooden entryway bench. The stack of books and hanging cotton stems only seal the deal. 

Photo Credit: Episode 11

8) In This Bright-Light Living Room
The archway and original fireplace are stunners, but the pillows are truly the items that bring life and color to this beauty-filled room. We love the use of soft yellows and the floral patterns (a different design choice for Joanna) - such a perfect balance of tidy and welcoming!

 
Photo Credit: Episode 2

9) In This Simply Lovely Magnolia House Room
White on white on light blue - we love it! This sweet, dainty space in The Magnolia Home! This space exemplifies the fact that pillows need not be all glitz, glam, textures, and patterns to serve as effective decor peaces. The simple white pillows layered in varying sizes is just enough to create dimension and an element of elegance without being over the top or too stuffy. 

Photo Credit: The Magnolia House

10) In This Cozy Office Nook
We're a sucker for out-of-the-norm spaces and this a-framed storage space turned office is what nook dreams are made of! While the space would be cozy no matter what, the pillows steal the show with their funky patterns and colors... the room would certainly not be the same without them. 

  Photo Credit: Episode 15

11) In This Eccentric Study
While the striped green floors threaten to grab all of the eyes' attention, it's truly the modern, spunky day bed and window seats that bring the spunk to this space! Both the daybed and window seats use of pillows bring the love and create a space that's to be envied by homemakers of all backgrounds. We especially love the word-filled pillow covers! 



While there are many more Joanna-inspired spaces where these came from, these are just 11 of our favorite choices that use pillows in the best of ways! 

What about you, how do YOU like to incorporate pillows into your home and decor spaces?