Where to Buy Pretty Throw Pillows for Under $20

October 30, 2024

Where to find the best throw pillow covers for under $20!


I'm back to share my favorite resources for cute and affordable pillow covers. I love sharing where I find home decor at a great price. 

Pillow covers are one of those things I switch out more often than any other decor item. If you get them for a good price, they're an easy way to change up the accent colors in a room. 

I also like to use different textures and colors for the seasons. 

I've found some sources for budget-friendly throw pillow covers (and inserts) over the years -- the prices are so good! 

ALL of the throw pillow covers I'm sharing have a zipper and are under $20, and most are well under that, or come in a set of two. 

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I prefer covers instead of store-bought pillows these because they cut down on the storage space significantly. I wash and store them away for different seasons and holidays and then reuse the removable inserts in the new cases. 

I find softer down-like inserts more comfy than the traditional pillow stuffing. I've been using these lightweight down alternative pillow inserts because you can get them in SO many sizes. The prices are hard to beat! 

When you order your inserts, order one size larger than your pillow cover for a fuller look! 

1. Amazon pillow covers


Amazon has a ton of throw pillow cover options under $20. I LOVE these neutral windowpane pillow covers on our bed: 
neutral cream windowpane pillows on bed

The quality is great -- I've washed them numerous times. They are SO pretty. 

There's a similar striped version I usually have on our dining room window seat as well: 
window seat with shelves

They both come in a variety of sizes. 

These faux leather covers give a slightly more modern look: 
cream sofa with blue and leather pillows

I liked them so much I ordered more for our basement!

One of my absolute favorite pillow cover finds over the past few years are these gorgeous velvet-like covers
warm fall pillows on window seat

You get a set of two. I got mine in dark coffee -- it's such a lovely, rich color. These are the same, soft fabric on both sides, and of course come with a zipper so you can easily wash them!  

My cream, navy and burgundy plaid covers are always out for the fall season!
burgundy and brown fall pillows

These have a cute wood button detail that I love. I may have to grab the wine colored covers for Christmas!

Any of these would look great on a sofa, chair or as accents on a bed.

2. Etsy pillow covers


Another GREAT place to shop for inexpensive pillow covers is Etsy. You can find any style, color or price range. I like supporting small businesses whenever possible!

This shop makes all of their pillow covers from vintage Turkish kilim rugs
blue cream Turkish pillow

Turkish cream and black pillow cover

I bought the blue and cream one and the quality is amazing! I was shocked by the prices -- I'd expect to pay WAY more for these. 

They have amazing reviews and a TON of one-of-a-kind pillow covers for under $20.

Of course there are plenty of affordable covers in more traditional designs as well. This tan and black plaid is a classic: 
tan black plaid pillow cover

I LOVE this simple charcoal and cream floral pillow cover -- perfect for mixing with a stripe or plaid: 
gray white floral pillow under $20

This thin ticking stripe in dark gray works for almost any style:
ticking stripe pillow cover


3. H&M Home pillow covers


H&M is great for the basics. The tried and true, classic fabrics that will never go out of style. I have found the quality to be wonderful.
 
I've used their pillow covers for years -- this classic linen cover will always look great, no matter what the space: 
green linen pillow covers

Those come in a few colors at $15 each.

Their $10 (!) velvet pillow covers come in seven colors and are great quality: 
H&M velvet pillows

Years ago I purchased a few in dark green that I use every Christmas -- they still look great! 

This set of three neutral pillows for $30 is a great price and do all of the mixing and matching work for you: 
H&M neutral three pillow set

4. DIY for less


I know I said where to buy pillows...but if you know how to sew at all, you can purchase table linens and make your own pillows for a fraction of the price!

This is a hack I love to use for seasonal pillows especially (they can get so expensive!): 
Pottery Barn pillows with napkins

See how to add a zipper so you can easily reuse these season to season. 

There you go! Four of my favorite spots for pillow covers at reasonable prices. 

You'll save money overall if you use covers, instead of buying (usually more expensive) pillows that don't have zippers or buttons. 

I wash all of our covers in the washing machine (except the faux leather) on a regular cycle, and then dry on low. If they have any detail at all, I'll wash them in a gentle cycle and then air dry. 

I always zip up the covers before washing and drying. 

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Comments

  1. Hey, I love your blog! I was wondering if you have a trick to keep feathers from constantly coming out?! I feel like I have to groom my throw pillows quite often, in order to keep from getting poked by sharp feather ends.

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    1. Yes we've had that happen too! I've thought about doubling up the covers -- maybe a seasonal one you don't use most of the year and then cover it with the one you want to use.

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  2. I've been using your placemat pillow hack for years and LOVE it! I'm always so excited to find new placemats in fun, trendy colors--they make great accents. Can't wait to check out your links from this post. Thanks again for all you share!
    Jennie

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  3. How do you wash and dry your throw pillows without having them shrink or fade? Turn them inside out? Water temperature? Dryer temperature? Thanks!

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    1. Good question! I zip them up and most I run in a regular cycle, usually with bedding. If they have any kind of detail to them I'll wash them on gentle and I dry all on low. I've washed all of the Amazon covers I shared here numerous times (except the faux leather) and they've held up great! I'll add this to the post!

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  4. This was lovely to view the ideas are great and very useful. I've tried to have more pillows around our couch as they are very expensive and I promise from now on when out shopping if I spot a pillow that I like to nab it and forget the consequences. Thank you for sharing, I hope that I have made sense.

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