Decorative Pillows
A decorative pillow is the finishing touch that makes a sofa or bed look styled rather than simply furnished. Where everyday cushions are about comfort, a decorative pillow is about shape, texture and personality. The Mikolia decorative pillows collection focuses on sculptural knot pillows: soft, velvety tubes woven or tied into three-dimensional forms that look as considered as any piece of home décor.
Every knot pillow in the Mikolia edit arrives fully filled and ready to use, so there is no separate cushion pad to buy. Simply unpack, plump by hand and place.
Woven knot pillows
The Woven Knot Decorative Pillow measures 32 x 32cm and is around 12cm deep. Soft, padded tubes are woven over and under each other in a chunky basketweave, creating a textured surface where light and shadow shift as you move around the room. Its square shape sits naturally among standard cushions, so it is an easy way to add a sculptural knot cushion to an existing arrangement. Choose from three colours:
- Taupe: a soft, warm neutral that works with cream, beige and oatmeal sofas.
- Grey: a cool, calm tone for grey, white and monochrome schemes.
- Camel: a richer, warmer shade that pairs beautifully with brown leather, wood and faux fur.
Knot ball pillows
The Knot Ball Decorative Pillow is smaller and rounder, at 27 x 27cm. Thick, soft tubes are looped and tied into a rounded knot, so it looks good from every angle and catches the light along each curve. It works as an accent on its own, nestled into the corner of an armchair, or as the front layer of a styled sofa. Choose the Knot Ball Pillow in taupe for a light, neutral look or the Knot Ball Pillow in camel for extra warmth.
How to style a knot pillow
Knot pillows look best at the front of an arrangement, where their shape can be seen. On a sofa, place two 50 x 50cm or 45 x 45cm cushion covers at the back, then add a single woven knot pillow or knot ball in front. On an armchair, one knot pillow on its own makes a clean, modern statement. On a bed, lean a pair of square cushions against the pillows and finish with a knot ball in the centre.
Texture is what makes this work. The velvety tubes of a knot pillow contrast beautifully with woven, embroidered and faux fur covers. A camel knot pillow in front of the Tiger Stripe Faux Fur Cushion Cover creates a warm, tonal group, while a grey woven knot looks crisp beside the Woven Grid Tassel Cushion Cover. Taupe sits comfortably with our cream and gold jacquards, such as the Wave Jacquard Cushion Cover.
Pairing with throws
For a fully layered look, pick a knot pillow that repeats a colour from your throw. Camel knot pillows sit naturally with the Large Camel Faux Fur Throw Blanket, taupe works with the Abstract Texture Fringed Throw Blanket, and grey brings out the cool tones in the Forest Silhouette Fringed Throw Blanket. Browse all our throws to find the right match.
Room by room
In the living room, decorative pillows bring a designer finish to sofas, armchairs and reading corners; explore our living room collection for vases and sculptures in the same warm neutrals. In the bedroom, a knot ball or woven knot pillow is the final layer on a made bed; find more ideas in our bedroom collection. They also look lovely on a window seat, hallway bench or nursery chair.
Caring for your knot pillow
Knot pillows are spot clean only. Blot gently with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent rather than rubbing, and let the pillow air dry away from direct heat and sunlight. Do not machine wash, bleach, iron or tumble dry. Once dry, plump by hand to restore the shape of the knot. The weave and knot shape may vary slightly from piece to piece.
A thoughtful gift
A knot pillow is an easy gift to get right. It needs no extra pad, suits almost any neutral interior and looks beautiful straight out of the box, which makes it ideal for housewarmings, birthdays and new homes. Pair a knot ball with a matching cushion cover or a throw blanket for a more generous present.
Delivery
Enjoy free UK standard delivery on orders over £100. Orders under £100 are delivered by standard delivery for £3.99 in 3 to 5 working days. Next working day delivery is available for £5.99 when you order before 12pm, Monday to Thursday. Orders placed after 12pm on Friday or over the weekend are delivered on Tuesday. Every order is fully tracked, and delivery estimates apply to in-stock items only.
More at Mikolia
Complete your look with cushion covers and throws from our soft furnishings range, or explore our home accessories for candle holders, sculptures and wall art. Everything at Mikolia is chosen to work together, so every room feels layered and complete.
