What is a pillow sham?

A pillow sham is a decorative pillow cover that puts the finishing touch on your bedding design. Pillow shams are similar to pillowcases and can be used with the same standard pillows. The main difference is that shams typically open at the back rather than at the side for a more seamless and decorative front appearance. They often coordinate with your other bedding items, like your duvet cover . Bed pillow shams are usually not intended to be slept on, but rather to be placed in front of the sleeping pillows after the bed is made as a visual cherry on top. Many people also lean against their sham pillows when relaxing in bed while reading a book or watching TV.

Like regular pillowcases, decorative pillow shams come in four main sizes: standard, queen, king, and Euro. They are usually arranged on a bed by size, with the tallest pillows in the back. Standard pillow shams : Standard shams typically measure 20 inches tall and 26 inches wide. Two standard shams fit side by side across a full, double, or queen-size bed. Queen pillow shams : Larger queen shams are also 20 inches tall but 30 inches wide. You can place them side by side across a queen-size bed. King pillow shams : The widest type of sham, king-size pillow shams measure 20 inches tall and 36 inches wide. You guessed it: Two of them fit side by side on a king bed. Euro pillow shams : Euro shams are square, measuring 26 inches along each side. They traditionally go behind all the other sham pillows to give the bed a full and luxe look.

Quilted pillow shams give the bed a cozy and welcoming feel. Etsy sellers craft them with both beautiful handmade patchwork designs and quilted patterns. They are an excellent choice for cottage- and country-style spaces—or if you're just looking for a charming accent to tie your bedding together. Quilted shams are available in a wide variety of colors to match the style of the room, and they have a fantastically textured surface to help them stand out and make a statement.

Etsy sellers design printed pillow shams in a colorful array of patterns and styles, including striking geometric patterns, gorgeous florals, animal designs, forest and nature scenes, and even shams that look like watercolor paintings. Printed shams are perfect for expressing your personal style and adding personality to any bedroom. They’re also a great way to change up your bedding look for the start of a new season or even just according to your mood.

Monogrammed pillow shams

Pillow shams are a fantastic piece of home decor to customize with a monogram. Some Etsy sellers will make you monogrammed pillow shams in a variety of colors and designs. These personalized pillows make thoughtful gifts for special occasions like weddings and housewarmings. They are also a great way to give your own bed an extra touch of elegance.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Nevine

4 out of 5 stars

"The shams are nice but the duvet cover did not meet my expectation."

Wildflowers | Bed Pillow Sham | King and Standard Sizes | Cotton Sateen or Silk | White Backing with Envelope Closure
Blair Harris

5 out of 5 stars

"Ordered these shams for my daughters dorm room. They came quickly and look adorable!"

Pushp Linen Scalloped & Border European Square Euro Shams and Pillow shams 100% Cotton PACK OF 1 Super Soft Decorative
Angela Matthews

5 out of 5 stars

"The euro shams and the bed blanket are everything that I hoped they would be and more!"

Pillow Sham in Bosporus Flax Renaissance Toile
Emma Yang

5 out of 5 stars

"Well made quality linen sham covers and the colors are true in pictures!"

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Terracotta Floral Bedding - Copper Field by indybloomdesign - Cottagecore Botanical Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Dusty Blue Shrooms Bedding - Nocturnal Frogs by ramarama - Forest Mushrooms Plants Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Abstract Floral Bedding - African Leaf Mandala by fernlesliestudio - Nature Leaves Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Alien Toile Bedding - Green & Cream Alien Abduction by somecallmebeth - Whimsical Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Blue Sailboats Bedding - Sailboats Navy White by mirabelle_print - Nautical Anchor Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Dogwood Floral Bedding - Beulah by amy_maccready - Jumbo Scale Pastel Mint Blue Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Sharks Bedding - Sharks - Extra Large by andrea_lauren - Nautical Boys Kids Ocean Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

William Morris Bedding - Strawberry Thief by peacoquettedesigns - Victorian Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Boho Geometric Bedding - Boho Casual Scallop by luciafontes - Earth Tones Rust Red Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Whale Shark Bedding - Whale Sharks Swimming by amy_hadden - Under The Sea Fish Blue Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Harry Potter Inspired Pillow Sham / Microfiber Pillow Sham / Marauder's Map / Bedroom Collection / Home Decor / Hogwarts Bedding

Moody Florals Bedding - Pierre-joseph Redout by utart - Botanical Historical Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Orange Bedding - Orange Tree by martaroseart - Fruit Citrus Summer Botanical Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Mod Pink Flowers Bedding - Scandi Chintz by ottomanbrim - Large Scale Floral Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Tiki Floral Bedding - Aloha Flowers by muhlenkott - Black And White Tapa Island Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Check Bedding - Olive And Cream Buffalo Plaid by danika_herrick - Stripe Green Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Tropical Bedding - Fern Block Coral by littlerhodydesign - Leaves Modern Home Decor Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Watercolor Woodland Bedding - My Walk by dasbrooklyn - Botanical Floral Nature Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Boho Floral Bedding - Wild Flower Winter Garden by andrea_leonelli - Neutral Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

SET OF 4 Vintage CROSCILL Rose Arbor Bedding 2 Standard Ruffled Pillow Shams 1 Curtain Valance Full Size Bed Skirt Dust Ruffle Split Pleat

Floral Bedding - Poppies by honey_gherkin - Rememberance Poppies Blossom Flowers Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Moths Butterflies Bedding - Microscopic Worlds by garabateo - Green Leaves Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Elegant Bedding - British Feather Pink by whitneyenglish - Traditional British Dots Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Mid Century Bedding - Hex Ogee by friztin - Large Scale Monochromatic Green Mint Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Playful Retro Floral Bedding - 60s Flower Time by michelle_hunt_studio - Pastels Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Ocean Animals Bedding - Sea Turtles by katerhees - Endangered Species Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

60s Style Hearts Bedding - I Think I I Love You by felicity_jane_design - Whimsical Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

The Shire in a Bottle / Lord of the Rings/ Pillow Cover / Nerd Pillows / Machine Washable

Ancient Greece Bedding - Greek Mythology Toile Blue by vinpauld - Mythical Toile Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Relax Bitch Pillow Sham Set - Pillowcase - Ginny & Georgia Pillows inspired replica - Maxine Room Decor Merch - Gag Gift

Cream Palm Fronds Bedding - Coastal Green by deborahrichmond - Coastal Fan Palm Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Personalized Cute Dragon Kids Pillow Case Sham, Custom Dragon Pillow Case with name for kids, Personalized Kids Dragon Standard Pillow case

Sham French Country Black Ticking Stripe

Rustic Country Bedding - Out West Teal by vinpauld - Vintage Inspired Western Style Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Linen Ruffle Bolster pillow cover, long round cushion cover, natural linen neckroll

Blue Fern Leaves Bedding - Shibori Fern Leaves by marketa_stengl - Indigo Shibori Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Napoleonic Bees Bedding - Napoleonic Bees Gold Black by peacoquettedesigns - French Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Vintage Look Floral Bedding - White Peony Flowers by katerina_kirilova - Botanical Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Botanical Meadow Bedding - Garden Bloom by hufton_studio - Blue Flowers Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Bold Stripe Bedding - Retro Modern Stripe by friztin - Geometric Jumbo Diagonal Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Mid Century Mod Bedding - Arctic Wind by wren_leyland - Arctic Iceberg Teal Aqua Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Groovy Floral Bedding - Mushroom Bloom by dacha_dreamland - Pastel Earth Tones 70s Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Classic Toile Bedding - Toile De Jouy by cynetik - Victorian Vintage Inspired Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Rainbow Cake Bedding - Birthday Cake by marylina_ - Birthday Celebration Line Art Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

William Morris Bedding - Blackthorn by thevictorianoctagon - Vintage Antique Tulips Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Aqua Mod Bedding - Aqua Mod Beach by sophista-tiki_by_dawn_frasier - Retro Beach Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Modern Boho Bedding - Mod Triangles Gold Pink Blue by crystal_walen - Pink Blue Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Seashells Bedding - Seashells by subhashini_narayanan - Watercolor Painted Sea Life Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Fire Trucks Bedding - Firetrucks Trains Tractors by paradoxpatterns - Train Tractor Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Bohemian Celestial Bedding - Galaxy Mandala by winkeltriple - Astronomy Astrology Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

happy valentines day Pillow Sham

Green Bedding - Motocross Patchwork by littlearrowdesign - Motorcycle Patchwork Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Indigo Clouds Bedding - Stormy Clouds by art_for_joy_studio - Rainy Sky Dark Blue Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Pink Bedding - Summer Meadow by ginaanne - Cream Yellow Butterflies Floral Orange Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Large Scale Mod Bedding - Malibu Air by chicca_besso - Bright Pastel Retro Jumbo Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Fallout Pillow Sham

Boho Jungle Bedding - Gator Large by holli_zollinger - Eclectic Crocodile Alligator Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Bluey themed Pillow Sham

Floral Bedding - Beige Floral Stripe by danika_herrick - Kitsch Botanical Retro Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Scandi Woodland Bedding - Folk Art Rabbits by bamokreativ - Forest Animal Songbird Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Woodland Spring Bedding - Early Signs Of Spring by slumbermonkey - Mid-century Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Watercolor Dots Bedding - Pink Polka Dots by jenshannon - Modern Simple Basic Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Black And White Bedding - Triangles Sideways by fischkandi - Black White Modern Hip Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

Olive Green Dinos Bedding - Dinosaurs by katherine_quinn - Watercolor Dinosaur Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover OR Pillow Shams by Spoonflower

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