Interesting thought, Outside ... I've had those paisleys for a few years and have always liked them, but they may be starting to look a tad bit tired. I do like pattern on pattern, and have used a couple of plain golden brown lumbar pillows on the chairs adjacent to the sofa. I tried them on the sofa just to get a feel for how plain ones would look, and it was a bit dull to my eyes. That said, maybe a different color or pattern would work in place for of the paisleys?

Here's the chairs.

Obviously I prefer squishy down pillows. 🙂

This one wears the "fur" constantly. It's pretty much only used by the cats, and one of them is nearly always in it.

I love the earthy feel and pretty neutrals of your pillows. The trio looks perfect together.

Hmmm. What about cowhide pillow covers for the paisleys?

Worst mockup ever.

Ooooo....possibilities with the cowhide! And I like that it suits your overall vibe.

edited to add that I think the cowhide looks neutral enough to make the pillow and throw to really stand out.

Oh my gosh, the word “chesterfield “ just immediately transported me back to my life at our summerhouse in Belle River, Ontario! I haven’t heard that word in so many years! Sofa/couch = Chesterfield 😊. I like the third choice.

And I said I didn't plan to buy new pillows. LOL! I've been looking online for cowhide pillows and most of what I'm finding are faux hide pillow covers. This vendor, however, carries Brazilian hides and photographs each individually so you know exactly what you're getting. They also come with the pillow insert. They're priced very reasonably. Suppose they're any good?

https://www.cowhidesdirect.com/collections/salt-and-pepper-brown-cowhide-pillows/products/10422-20x20-cowhide-pillow

Don’t slap me, but ....

https://www.kilim.com/types/kilim-pillows?ps=4

So many great choices! I could see any of these in there.

*running and hiding*

LOL -- no slap for you, Jinx! I love those, BUT … I think I'm about ready to pull the trigger on these cowhides:

I love those, too! They’ll look great in there. :)

Ok, I pulled the trigger. I'm really glad I did and Outside, I'm glad you suggested something different! I really was intent on using what I had, but I think I'm going to like the change.

Again with the pathetic mockup...

I'll most likely fold the blue throw and just keep it out of sight.

My great grandmother always said Chesterfield for sofa/couch, and my grandmother had a Davenport. 😊

oh darn! No cute pic. thought you had a new kitty called Chesterfield who needed a pillow. Silly Me. :)

Funny! I use Chesterfield to mean:

"Chesterfield sofas are large couches with rolled arms the same height as the back, and typically with deep button tufting and nail-head trim. The lore around the Chesterfield is that it was invented when the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope (1694-1773), commissioned a similar sofa in the mid-18th century."

My grandmother said "divan." It always sounded like such an archaic word to me, but I suppose Chesterfield does too!

I have a Chesterfield sofa also. Just like yours, IC, except my bottom cushion is a single cushion and my upholstery is medium gray velvet. I’ve had it for 6 years and that velvet wears like iron!!

I LOVE your final choice. After you receive the pillows, please come back and let us know what you think of the quality. I would like a white or champagne cowhide rug and that company seems to have some good choices at prices I’m willing to pay.

Jinx, I love the Kilim pillows you posted too. I had some similar from Pottery Barn for a while. Everyone in my family complained that mine were too “scratchy.” I gave them to a neighbors’ daughter who loved them for her family room. She said they stood up great to the rough and tumble of her kiddos.

bbstx, I seem to have developed a new obsession for cowhide. I'm finding it somewhat humorous that I'm looking forward to having parts of dead cow arrive at my doorstep soon. ;-)

Cowhidesdirect is having a sale through Sunday, I believe, which may extend to their rugs. I'd love to have a cowhide rug too, although I have no idea where I'd put one. I just think they're a cool look. Their website indicates that returns are welcome if a customer is not pleased, so might be worth a gamble? They ship within 24 hours, so hopefully I'll have the pillows soon. I'm very eager to see them in person.

Good choice on the pillows. Here's my office chair. Great minds...

Ooooh, that's lovely, Spanish! Nice coloration and just the right amount of spotting!

I'd keep a bed pillow in a nearby closet for napping. I don't think cowhide will be comfy for that but it will look good when you're not snoozing there.

I've been using the wool southwest design pillow for napping, and it's definitely not the most comfortable! I dunno... maybe the addition of the cowhides will compel me to look for a third pillow with a southwest vibe that is a bit softer, to leave out on the sofa. I do like three pillows.