Euro Sham Fabrics
Linen euro shams (Montauk, Parker, Vancouver, Carlyle) have a relaxed, textured drape that softens over time and gets more comfortable with each wash. Cotton euro shams (Brussels, Hunter, Logan, Sheena) offer a crisper, smoother surface that holds its shape. Cotton-linen blends (Blake, Chatham, Harbour, June, Kelly, Owen, Rory, Huntington) combine the softness of cotton with the texture of linen. The Nantucket and Zuma shams feature a waffle-weave texture for dimensional interest. Select styles like Charlie and Luke incorporate velvet flanges or accents for a layered look. Balboa, Classico, and Langston use silk or silk-blend trims as finishing details.
Styling Euro Pillows on a Bed
Euro shams go behind your sleeping pillows, propped upright against the headboard. For a king bed, use three euro shams side by side. For a queen, two euros are standard. Layer sleeping pillow shams in front, then decorative throw pillows at the front for depth. Match your euro shams to your duvet cover or sheets for a cohesive look, or mix textures — a linen euro sham behind a cotton sheet set adds visual contrast without clashing. Pom Pom at Home designs their euro shams to coordinate within bedding families (Chatham euro with Chatham duvet, etc.) but all styles work as standalone accent pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size insert do I need for a euro sham?
Use a 26x26-inch euro insert. Pom Pom at Home euro shams are designed for this standard size. For a fuller, more structured look, use a 27x27-inch insert — the extra inch creates a plumper pillow that fills the sham completely. Down and down-alternative inserts both work. We carry Pom Pom at Home pillow inserts that are sized to pair with their shams.
How do I wash Pom Pom at Home euro shams?
Most Pom Pom at Home euro shams are machine washable. Wash on a cold, gentle cycle and tumble dry on low. Linen shams will wrinkle naturally — this is part of the lived-in look and smooths out once placed on the bed. Cotton and cotton-linen shams hold their shape better through washing. Remove from the dryer promptly to minimize wrinkles. Velvet-trimmed styles (Charlie, Luke) should be washed inside-out or dry cleaned to protect the velvet.
How many euro pillows do I need?
Two euro shams for a queen bed, three for a king. Twin and full beds use two euros. If your headboard is taller than 36 inches, you can stack two rows of euro pillows for a hotel-style layered look — four for a queen, six for a king. For sofas and daybeds, one or two euro pillows serve as large-scale back cushions.
Can I mix different Pom Pom at Home sham styles on the same bed?
Yes. Pom Pom at Home uses a consistent neutral color palette across collections, so mixing textures works well. A common approach: linen euros (Montauk or Parker) behind cotton shams (Brussels or Logan) creates a textured-to-smooth layering. Stick to the same color family — mixing ivory linen with white cotton is fine, but mixing warm ivory with cool bright white can look mismatched.
