cushions - how to style them and where to buy them!

picture from The Design Files

Cushions are a stylists best friend - I love using them to add colour, texture and interest to a space, but all too often, I see them not being used correctly or people just lacking confidence to pull them together. In fact it's probably one of the most asked questions I get - how do I pull them together and where do I buy them from.  Well, today I am going to reveal some of the things I like to do with cushions!

picture Freedom Furniture

1.  no matter what colour couch you have always include a black and white zig zag (or Chevron) cushion - it helps define the space and ground it!

2. Add interest with colour and shape - mix the shapes up, round, large square, rectangular

 3. Mix prints and strips

Add texture - velvet, shag - what ever tickles your fancy

 4. never match - always mix

 5. Layer them in odd numbers - 3, 5 or 7!!!

 6. don't try to hard - just throw them on - there really is no formula

Picture - Crate Expectations

 7. Add some quirk - words or animal prints - have some fun

8. I love feather inserts - they really make all the difference

9. kids ranges can equally look good in an adult setting!

 always add black and white to the mix - this cushion is so affordable - from IKEA

 Rachel Castle Round Cushions - add some fun and Colour to a space

 this is my go to cushion from the IKEA range and it feather filled!

9. keep the colour pallet simple - no more than 3 shades of colour

10. add some metallic to spice things up.

My top 10 

Destinations for Cushions

1. Bed Bath and Table The Works - Hawthorn

they have the most amazing cushion wall - shop here for range

2.  Bonnie and Neil

shop here for colour and quirk

3. Castle and Things

beautiful shapes and colours

4. Kip and Co

on trend and lots to mix and match

6. Hard to Find

huge range and fast delivery

7. Aura

bold designs and nice shapes

8. Gorman Home

shop here to add quirk

9. Ikea

great basics and some feather filled - affordable

10. Freedom

on trend and easily accessible, also great basics at affordable prices

If you need help choosing cushions for your space, I can help you! In home consultations are available and cushion workshops/shopping trips - please contact me for further details.