Coral spots—shading from rich terracotta to soft pink—scatter across heathered grey. Each abstract spot has a soft, painterly ikat edge and reads as an animal print. The coral is bold, but the grey keeps it grounded. It comes from Porter Teleo, the studio known for hand-painted patterns, and its collection for Perennials. If you love coral, this designer performance throw pillow is a must-have.
The color runs all the way through each acrylic fiber, so the coral resists fading even in strong sun. Spills bead up on the surface, and the fabric handles everything from barbecue sauce to wine. At 27,000 double rubs, Elements meets the industry standard for heavy use. We hold our everyday-sofa recommendation to 30,000 and up, because twenty years of client feedback shows that’s what holds up to kids and pets. On a sofa, these are best in a less active household.
Why It’s in Our Designer Throw Pillow Cover Collection
Where we use it: We love the supple hand on this indoor-outdoor fabric, and that it’s reversible. One side shows coral spots on grey, and the other flips to a coral ground. We (and almost every client) prefer the coral spots on grey, so that’s how we list it, but the reverse side is available by request. Use Elements throw pillows on a screened porch rocking chair, a sunroom chaise lounge, or a guest bed.
Where we’d hesitate: For the family-room sofa that gets piled on every night, we’d choose a performance fabric rated 30,000+, like Sunbrella Fretwork Cameo at 50,000 double rubs. For other options, Get in Touch for a quick suggestion, or schedule a Fabric Consultation for help sourcing and coordinating.
How to pair it: Order a pair and balance them with a larger-scale geometric like Sunbrella Fretwork Cameo, a herringbone like Sunbrella Posh Coral, or a coral textured solid. Choose performance or indoor-outdoor throw pillows to pair with depending on where they’ll live.
Sizing: We recommend not going smaller than an 18x18-inch square or a 12x20-inch lumbar pillow, with one exception: a 10x18-inch lumbar is sometimes better in a narrow chair. Smaller decorative throw pillows offer little comfort and tend to end up on the floor. Larger sizes, including Euro shams, extra-long lumbar pillows, and bolster pillows, are possible.
Finishing: A knife edge is in keeping with the modern simplicity of these painterly spots. If you’d like a more defined edge, a small top-stitched flange provides a more structured look.
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Looking for coordinating throw pillows? Get in Touch—we likely have options in our Greensboro studio that aren’t listed online yet.
Local to the NC Triad? Shop throw pillows and designer fabrics during a Personal Shopping Appointment.
Live outside the NC Triad area, or want help styling throw pillows and mixing patterns in your room? Our in-studio or virtual Pillow Design Consultation gives you access to our full collection plus individualized direction.
Pillow Cover as Shown
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Front Fabric: Perennials UV Fabrics® Elements Afterglow (758-320)
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Back Fabric: Perennials UV Fabrics® Elements Afterglow (758-320)
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Fiber Content: 100% solution-dyed acrylic
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Pattern Repeat: 14.5" vertical x 27" horizontal
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Edge Style: Knife edge
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Closure: Invisible zipper
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Seams: Professionally serged interior seams
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Insert: Not included. Shop our throw pillow inserts or see insert guidance below.
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Care: Cleaning code WS—spot clean with mild soap and water and rinse well; use diluted bleach for stubborn stains. Air dry. Do not machine wash. Do not steam; if needed, iron on a low synthetic setting with a pressing cloth. For full care instructions, visit Perennials.
