Love them or hate them, there's no denying that throw pillows make a sofa look inviting. But exactly where is the line between a cozy number of throw pillows and an inconvenient, excessive amount?

or other decorative items on a neutral couch. Alternately, if your sofa is upholstered in a more vibrant shade, this may be ...

“Blankets and throws are not always meant to be flung” over a sofa’s arm, says Standefer. As an alternative, she likes to create a “sofa carpet,” an English decorating tradition in which a large ...