This olive green home is decorated for fall with several rustic wood signs, a hay bale, a basket filled with pumpkins, and a small wood stool set with a black metal lantern. In the corner is a hammock swing mounted on the ceilings and accented with a black and white throw pillow.
27 Striking Black and White Throw Pillows That Pop
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Published: November 5, 2022
Updated: March 8, 2024
Throw pillows are a quick and easy way to decorate any space in your home, from beds to sofas or outdoor living spaces. These simple, affordable pieces have the ability to add accent colors, new textures, and interesting patterns that are quickly and easily changed depending on your mood or the season. But if you want something classic that works year-round, black and white throw pillows are a classic and enduring choice.
Black and white throw pillows have the benefit of being neutral and can fit with any color scheme or aesthetic. These contrasting tones will draw the eye without overwhelming the decor. And the numerous pattern and texture combinations mean that there is an option available to meet your personal taste and style from minimalist to bold. You’ll see just how versatile these accent pillows can be in this collection.
02 of Black and White Buffalo Plaid Throw Pillows on a Beige Couch
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Light grey walls and dark hardwood floors are illuminated by the large windows in this living room. Two beige sofas are set along the walls, decorated with black and white buffalo-plaid throw pillows. A farmhouse-style coffee table with a wood top rests in the middle of the room.
03 of Black and White Pillows for Brown Couch
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This living room features a dark, traditional rug and rectangular coffee table decorated with a large brown glass vase and flowers, books, and candles. Two brown upholstered couches frame the room with black and white striped throw pillows. A gallery wall of black and white photographs hangs on the wall above one of the couches.
04 of Modern, Well-Lit Living Room with Beige Couch
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Interior designer Huong Vu offers a fresh perspective on how to spruce up a beige couch in a well-lit, modern living room. She suggests, “Enhance a monochromatic beige couch by drawing inspiration from existing contrasting elements like the dark spindles on the staircase and the gray tones in the rug.” This idea is beautifully showcased in a living space that exudes an airy mood, where the beige couch is draped with a black and white blanket and a matching throw pillow.
05 of Fringe Throw Blanket and Gray Bedding
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Black and white plaid fringe throw blanket is folded over a rustic bench at the foot of the bed. Varying shades of white and gray bedding cover a beige bed frame. Black framed pictures hang above the bed.
06 of Tasseled Christmas Throw Blanked Folded on Sectional
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White tasseled Christmas throw blanket is folded atop a white sectional accompanied by subtle seasonal black pillows. The background features black and white kitchen cabinetry and stained wood flooring. Black and white picture frames are arranged on black shelves.
07 of Wood Hutch Beside Gallery Wall
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Wood framed gallery wall is displayed in this living room with wood flooring. Black throw pillow for couch is accompanied by a white and gray pillow on top of a white sofa. Wood hutch showcases neutral decor.
08 of Black and Gold Lamp for Living Room
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This living room features a black and gold lamp standing over a beige chaise lounge sofa. Beige, tan and black couch pillows adorn the sofa next to a white knit throw blanket.
09 of Grey and White Bedroom with Natural Bench
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This white and gray bedroom is lit from a nearby window, illuminating the white walls, light gray upholstered headboard, and mandala-style wall hangings. A wooden bench rests at the foot of the bed, with a striped white and black blanket and matching black and white throw pillows.
10 of Porch with Black and White Accents
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Strings of lights are draped over front porch with wicker chairs. Black and white mat lays beneath the furniture with matching throw pillows. Black lanterns with candles are displayed against a white board and batten wall.
11 of Front Porch Swing with Red, Black and White Throw Pillows
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The front porch of this home features a wooden porch swing with white cushions and matching back pillows. A red blanket is folded across, with a red and black and white buffalo plaid accent pillow decorating the swing. An old-fashioned wooden sled and small pine tree in a woven basket complete the vignette.
12 of Black and White Christmas Throw Pillows in an Entrance Way
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This off-white entranceway boasts small potted pine trees sitting next to a wooden bench against a staircase. Black and white checkered throw pillows are interchanged with white decorative Christmas pillows on the bench. More Christmas throw pillows are placed in a basket next to the bench. Four wood creates rest on the dark wood floor.
13 of White Throw Blanket on Grey Couch
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A grey sofa is pushed against a white paneled living room wall. A white throw blanket is laid on the couch next to a black and white checkered bolster and a large grey pillow. A wood stool sits on the warm wood floor.
14 of Black and White Entryway with Wooden Pew
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This farmhouse entryway has a white board and batten feature wall with black metal hooks. Black and white throw pillows are set on a wooden pew, while black bats are hung on the wall behind the bench beneath a large white and wood sign.
15 of White Upholstered Chair with a Side Table
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A white upholstered wingback chair with a black and white throw pillow is placed near a set of white built-in shelves in this cozy home. A textured white rug lies on the hard wood floors, while a distressed side table is accessorized with stacked books and a small glass vase of white roses.
16 of Black and White Checkered Bedding Ideas
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This bedroom features taupe walls and an off-white carpet. A bed covered with a black and white checkered bedspread is pushed against the wall. An assortment of black and white checkered pillows lean against the dark grey cushioned headboard. A grey and white throw blanket is tossed over one corner o the bed.
17 of Black and White Entry Way Gallery Wall
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An entry wall contains a small black bench with black and white plaid throw pillows and blanket. The wall above displays a small wall mounted hat rack and several rectangular and square black and white images in both gold and black frames.
18 of Black Accent Family Photo Gallery Wall
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This living room has a medium brown L-shaped couch with black and white throw pillows and a geometric rug. The wall above the couch has six large color photograph with a narrow white mat and black frame.
19 of Throw Pillows on Comfortable Porch Swing
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White porch swing mixes black and white patterned throw pillows and neutral colors to create a comfortable space. Knit blanket is draped over the side of the swing with a black and white striped mat placed below.
20 of Black and White Christmas Throw Pillows
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This bedroom features two beds with white shiplap headboards pushed against a black wall. The white comforters contrast with the black and white checkered pillows on the bed. Baskets holding striped black and white blankets rest on the bed. A black rug is placed on the warm wood floor.
21 of Rustic Bedroom with Black and White Accent Pillow
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A warm, white bedroom is design with a rustic feel from the white shiplap walls to the reclaimed wood headboard and grapevine wreath. A ruffled bedspread is accessorized with a faux fur throw, white ruffled pillows, and a black and white buffalo plaid accent pillow in front.
22 of Contrasting Black and White Patterned Bedding
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Wood shelf is affixed to a white wall over bed. Minimal decorative items sit upon the shelf allowing black and white patterned bedding to become the main focus. White shaded table lamps rest on top of white night tables.
23 of Leather Couch with Shiplap Wall Decor
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A large wood coffee table sits in the center of this living room, decorated with a patterned runner and trivet with small white vases and tulips, and a set of books. Behind the table is a dark brown leather couch set with throw pillows ranging from white to black and white buffalo plaid. A shiplap wall feature hangs on the wall above with a green wreath in the center.
24 of Children’s Bedroom with Black and White Throw Pillows
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A brightly lit children’s room is illuminated by several window, with a black and white striped rug on the floor two identical twin beds are in opposite corners from one another, each with a black and white polka dot duvet and striped black and white throw pillows. Black and white metal road signs are hung on the walls.
25 of Grey Corner Sectional with Throw Pillows
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Wood and black metal rectangular table on a black and white rug is paired with a grey corner sectional decorated with grey throw pillows in this living room adjacent to the kitchen.
26 of Neutral Living Room with Black and White Throw Pillows
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A stunning natural stone fireplace is the main feature of this vaulted living room. Dark hardwood floors and beige walls create a homey feeling, with a white upholstered sofa facing the nearby window. Several black and white buffalo plaid throw pillows accessorize the furniture, while a matching blanket is folded over the chaise.
27 of Geometric Black and White Throw PIllows
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This hallway boasts a long wood bench running on a dark wood floor. Eight black-framed pictures hang on the off-white all over the bench. Geometric black and white throw pillows sit on each side of a brown leather throw pillow on the bench.
