A Step-by-Step Guide to Experimenting with Pillow Combinations in Canva

Choosing the perfect throw pillows to complement your room's decor can be a time-consuming task. The struggle to determine if a pillow truly harmonizes with your space is not uncommon. While moodboards generally help in gaining confidence in a particular design, crafting them can be time-consuming as it requires a decent amount of groundwork, such as collecting various images and removing backgrounds.

To simplify your decorating journey, we've designed a free Canva template for you to explore all our cushion covers and throw pillow options, whether you're styling a sofa or bed. If you're new to Canva, don't worry—it's incredibly user-friendly and one of the best free design tools out there. Here's a quick guide:

Step 1: Open Canva

To begin, simply click here to generate a new template in Canva. Press the "Use template for new design" button - this will open a fresh, personal design canvas ready for your edits (don't worry, you won't be modifying the original file). If you're already a Canva user, log in; otherwise, feel free to create a free Canva account.

Step 2: Upload image of your room

Upload an image of your room. For optimal results, capture a photo while standing directly in front of the sofa, bed, or chair. This ensures that the angles are as true-to-life and realistic as possible

Sofa image uploaded to canva

Step 3: Get the scale right 

Adjust the size of your sofa or bed accurately by using the provided reference values.

Living room sofa

Step 4: Mix & match 

Enjoy the creative process of mixing and matching cushions!
Sofa pillow arrangement moodboard

Ready to bring your envisioned pillow combinations to life? Explore our curated collection of designer throw pillows and cushion covers.

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