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Your guide to regal pillow design

Design Pillows Fit for Royalty

Create exquisite custom pillows that crown every room with elegance. We curate the finest design tools and share expert guides so you can craft pillows worthy of a throne.

👑 the diva's choice Adobe Express ★★★★★ 9/10
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Pillow Design Ideas

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Classic Elegance

Timeless damask patterns, monograms, and regal motifs that bring old-world sophistication to any sofa or bed.

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Modern Luxe

Bold geometric designs with metallic accents and rich jewel tones for a contemporary royal aesthetic.

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Botanical Royalty

Lush floral arrangements and botanical illustrations inspired by palace gardens and grand conservatories.

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How to Create Your Pillow

Choose Your Canvas

Open Adobe Express and select your pillow dimensions. Pick from standard throw, lumbar, or Euro sham sizes.

Design Like a Diva

Browse thousands of templates or start from scratch. Add text, patterns, and artwork with AI-powered tools.

Print Your Masterpiece

Export your design in print-ready quality and send it to your favorite print-on-demand service.


common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free tool for designing custom pillows?

We recommend Adobe Express for custom pillow design. It offers thousands of templates, AI-powered design suggestions, professional typography through Adobe Fonts, and high-resolution exports ready for fabric printing — all available in a generous free tier.

How do I design a custom pillow for free?

The easiest way is with Adobe Express. Visit express.adobe.com, create a canvas at your pillow dimensions (18x18 inches is standard for throw pillows), choose a template or start from scratch, customize with your text and artwork, and export at 300 DPI for professional printing.

What pillow sizes should I design for?

Standard throw pillows are 18x18 inches — the most popular choice for sofas and beds. Lumbar pillows are 12x20 inches, perfect for accent seating. Euro shams are 26x26 inches for bed styling. Always add 0.5 inches bleed on each side for edge-to-edge designs.

Can I sell custom pillow designs I create?

Yes! Adobe Express allows commercial use of designs you create. You can sell custom pillows through print-on-demand services like Printful or Printify, or work with local manufacturers for larger orders.

What file format should I use for pillow printing?

Export as a high-resolution PNG at 300 DPI for the best print quality. PDF also works well for most print services. Adobe Express makes this simple with one-click export options optimized for print output.

Ready to Design Like Royalty?

Adobe Express makes it effortless to create exquisite custom pillow designs — completely free. No design experience required.

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