Guide to Pillow Types & Simple Styling Ideas for Your Bed

Pillows don’t just help you sleep—they make your bed look warm, tidy, and beautiful. Let’s look at the most common types of pillows and how you can mix them easily to create a cozy, well-styled bedroom.

1. Pillowcase (for everyday use)

This is the pillow you sleep on every night. It’s soft, breathable, and protects your pillow. Most pillowcases are open at one end, and some may have buttons or flaps for a neater finish.

Best for: Daily comfort

Style tip: Choose smooth cotton or sateen pillowcases in neutral or soft colors for a calm look.

2. Pillow Sham (for decoration)

A pillow sham looks like a regular pillow, but it’s made to decorate your bed. It often has borders or seams that give it a more elegant shape. Shams open at the back and usually match your duvet or quilt.

Best for: Making your bed look more complete
Style tip: Use 1–2 shams behind your sleeping pillows to add layers.

3. Euro Sham (large square pillow)

Euro shams are big square pillows, often placed at the back of the bed. They add height and softness. They’re great for reading in bed or just making the bed look full and balanced.

Size: 26″ x 26″
Style tip: Use 2 for a queen bed or 3 for a king bed.

4. Boudoir Pillow (small accent)

This is a small rectangular pillow (usually 12″ x 16″) used as a final touch. It can be decorative or practical—great for the neck, travel, or simply as a cute accent in the center of your bed.

Style tip: Choose one with embroidery or a pop of color to draw attention.

5. Simple Ways to Style Your Pillows

You don’t need too many pillows to make your bed look good. Here are some easy combinations:

Minimal & Neat

• 2 sleeping pillows with pillowcases
• 1 small boudoir pillow in the center

Soft & Layered

• 2 Euro shams at the back
• 2 sleeping pillows
• 1 pillow sham or small cushion in front

Balanced & Elegant (Queen bed)

• 2 Euro shams
• 2 pillow shams
• 2 sleeping pillows
• 1 boudoir pillow

Final Thought

Different types of pillows bring different feelings—comfort, style, or both. You can mix just a few to match your lifestyle and still make your bedroom feel special.

At Camélia, we offer a wide variety of pillows and pillow covers—from everyday essentials to delicately embroidered accents—so you can mix, match, and style your bed just the way you love.