Pillow Covers

Odd numbers read more intentional than even — 3, 5, or 7 pillows total. For a standard 3-seat sofa: 5 pillows works well (two larger 20" or 22" in the back corners, two medium 18" in front, one accent in the middle). For a queen bed: 3 pillows on top of the sleeping pillows works without crowding; for a king, 5 pillows. Smaller seating (loveseats, accent chairs) needs just 1-2 pillows to avoid looking over-decorated.

Buying separately gives more flexibility — you can swap covers seasonally (linen for summer, velvet for winter) while reusing the same inserts. Buying together as a set is simpler if you don't plan to swap covers. Always size the insert 1-2 inches larger than the cover (a 20" cover with a 22" insert gives the plump, intentional fill that designer photos show — using a same-size insert creates a flat, sad-looking pillow).

Down (and down/feather blend) fills are the plushest and most malleable — best for the look of a styled pillow, but they compress and need fluffing daily. Down alternative (polyester microfiber) holds shape better with less maintenance — best for daily-use pillows and for shoppers with down allergies. Pure feather fills are the firmest and the cheapest — best for back-row support pillows that don't see much use. Most Quince inserts use down or down alternative.

Most Quince linen and cotton covers are machine washable on cold gentle cycle, then tumble dry on low — check each product page for fabric-specific instructions. Velvet covers need cold delicate cycle in a mesh bag, then air dry flat (heat can mat the pile). Silk and cashmere covers need hand wash or professional cleaning. Remove the cover from the insert before washing, and re-stuff while the cover is slightly damp — the cover tightens as it dries for a crisper finish.

Pillow covers are the most cost-effective seasonal update — same inserts, swap covers between warm-tone linens (rust, terracotta, cream) for fall/winter and cool-tone linens (sage, sand, ivory) for spring/summer. Decorative objects (vases, trays, candles) follow the same logic. A throw blanket draped over the sofa arm completes the seasonal shift. The whole change can cost $200-300 vs. thousands for new furniture.

Standard square sizes: 18", 20", 22", and 24". Lumbar (rectangular): 14"×22" and 16"×30". Body-pillow size (Euro-style): 26"×26" for back-of-bed styling. Each cover size lists the recommended insert size on the product page. For mixed-size layered looks, pair a 22" back corner with a 20" front and a 14"×22" lumbar — the size variation reads as intentional decorating rather than matching set.