Is there even such a thing as too many pillows?

We spoke to three designers to find out and discovered the best pillow setups for different scenarios.

Many people use just onepillow for optimal comfort.

neutral bedroom design by Lauren Jayne

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But also remember: the more pillows, the less bed space.

She continues, adding that its best to keep it simple if you have a twin bed.

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One sleeping pillow, one sham, and maybe one smaller decorative pillow in front should be just fine.

As an example, Joyner recommends keeping the pillows simpler if theres a lot happening design-wise in a bedroom.

For a maximalist approach, feel free to add more.

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Elizabeth Erin Designs

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So, How Many Pillows Do You Really Need?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer.

I collect accent pillows like stray puppies, she jokes.

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