9 punchy throw pillows for spring

Punchy pillows

This year, West Elm has teamed up with Kate Spade Saturday to create a new line of furniture, bedding, rugs and home accessories that feature Spade’s trademark witty, playful style. These pillows will bring any neutral sofa to life.

Rag Pillow Covers, $89 each, Floral Study Pillow Cover, $34, West Elm.

Photos, Erik Putz.

Starry Night

Textile designer Virginia Johnson’s navy starburst cushion will bring a splash of colour and texture to your living space. We love the red tassel details.

Virginia Johnson Navy Starburst Cushion, $100 - $120, Virginia Johnson.

Mint Madness

Nothing says spring like a mint green pastel. Aura pillows are all hand screen printed by artisans in India, making each piece one of a kind. 

AURA Triangle Decorative Cushion, $75, Hudson’s Bay.

Dramatic Shapes

Northern Sun, Slate or Light Pool — these pillow covers will bring some brightness into your home. 

Kate Spade Saturday Zig Zag Pillow Cover, $39 each, West Elm.

The Big Dots

Get graphic with this polka-dotted pillow. Set it against a bold colour to add a loud pop or set it against a monochrome piece to bring it to life.

Sketched Polka Dot Pillow, $50 each, Indigo. 

Sketched Polka Dot pillow

Kaleidoscopic dream

This pillow is a burst of primary colours, designed by Chicago-based Matthew Kew. Reverses to a bold citrine. 

Mingled pillow, $30, CB2.

Modern Lines

This two-toned pillow by textile designer Virginia Johnson is sophisticated and modern. The mint green adds a hint of spring. We love the zig zag lines.

Black Zig Zag Cushion, $70 - $90, Virginia Johnson.

Go Abstract

This bold pillow is a work of art, created by Brooklyn-based designer Aelfie Oudghiri and inspired by 20^th-century art and philosophy. Reverse is solid orange.

Regine pillow, $35, CB2. 

Diamond Texture

We love the detailing of this embroidered pillow cover and the bright red pop of colour it brings to any room.

Hanley Geo Embroidered Pillow Cover, $68, Pottery Barn.