Everyone Had Them In The '70s — The Bedroom Pillow Trend Making Its Comeback

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It's no secret that homeowners and designers have been falling in love with '70s decor all over again. From natural wood tones to organic color palettes, this groovy earthy decade is taking over 2026 trends. In addition to finishes and color schemes, tons of retro textures are also taking over. For example, cane furniture, vintage tapestries, and 70s prints are all having a moment. If you can't get enough of this playful time period, you're not alone. Another major '70s trend is popping up in homes everywhere: pillows framed with fringe.

Influencers like A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour have been highlighting quirky, retro decor as a joyful alternative to neutral homes. A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour posted a YouTube video adding fringe to several pieces of decor throughout her motel-themed bedroom. Designer Imogen Heath recently told Homes & Gardens: "...throw pillows can be transformed into heirloom pieces by adding trim, fringing, or ruffles to the edges." Similarly, designer Mugdha Girish Uma explained in a quote for The Spruce: "Throw pillows with tassels and fringes have become popular, be it a contrast fringe or in the same shade. It just adds a little bit of a glam touch to the pillows." If you want to try out this trend, your sleeping space is the perfect area to add a splash of the '70s. Fringe pillows are a beautiful way to add trendy, whimsical accents to your home — specifically your bedroom.

Emma Roberts recently told Architectural Digest about her love for all things fringe: "I feel like there can never be enough stripes or fringe or tassels in a house, which I know people would disagree with, but I love it." In spite of the celebrity and designer support, there is the question whether fringe furniture is worth it or a passing trend. However, pillows solve this issue by adding a temporary pop of '70s-inspired style without the need to commit to altering an entire piece of furniture. Designer Francesca Grace explained to Architectural Digest readers: "Even if people are afraid to use it in main furniture pieces, pillows and lampshades are such a great place to start. If you want the character without going hard, start with a pillow."

Fringe pillows are undoubtedly a creative bedroom design idea to liven up the space. However, before you start adding fringe to your bedroom pillows, there are several kinds of fringe to choose from. Jess Bunge wrote about her love for bullion fringe in an Emily Henderson blog post: "I love the super vintage fabrics paired with the ever-decedent bullion fringe. The drama it adds makes it look so cool and special." If you prefer a slightly more modern approach, Melissa Amber, of Melissa Amber Home, recommended round pillows with thick, short fringe and a velvet fabric surface. As a solid starting point, these Monday Moose Decorative Throw Pillows combine contrast with a pop of fringe, and they are available in several '70s-inspired colors.