9. Feather-Embellished Throw Pillows

Give your sofa a designer makeover by adding feather trim to a plain throw pillow. This adds a “high-fashion” texture that feels incredibly soft and high-end. It’s a great way to update old pillows without buying new ones.

  • Materials Needed:
    • Plain throw pillow cover
    • Feather trim (sold by the yard at craft stores)
    • Fabric glue or needle and thread
  • Steps:
    • Measure the length of your pillow cover.
    • Cut a strip of feather trim to match.
    • Glue or sew the trim along the bottom edge or across the center of the pillow.
    • If gluing, let it dry for 24 hours before putting the pillow inside.
    • Turn the cover inside out to wash (on a delicate cycle) or spot clean only.

Pro Tip: Match the feather color exactly to the pillow color for a subtle, textured look, or go for a bold contrast like black feathers on a white pillow.