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Love them or hate them, there's no denying that throw pillows make a sofa look inviting. But exactly where is the line between a cozy number of throw pillows and an inconvenient, excessive amount?

Since bed pillows are used daily, they typically need to be washed once every season (or about four times per year) at minimum, says Richardson. Throw pillows, in comparison, can be washed once a ...