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.

Freedom Furniture's new collection - my top 5

always love when Freedom release their new seasons collection - this seasons range is pretty exciting - I love the colour combinations and the simplicity of the designs - guaranteed to work in lots of spaces.  My first love is the Round Mirror (above) perfect mixed back with light wood, could equally work with a black or brown sofa.  The floor lamp is Number two - this has a slight Japanese feel, its been a long time since I've been so excited about a floor lamp!! Love this.

 This Canvas is perfect for adding colour and impact to a room - It is strong but also soothing, I can see this working in lots of spaces - this is high on my hit list!

 Its all about copper this season, and these two pieces, the Rug and Cushion are easy updates to ensure you are on trend without over doing it - two very easy pieces to work with that won't date and can be used with lots of couches - works well with Grey, Charcoal, Brown, Black and Neutral - perfect if you have updating in mind.

I always love to head into store to check out the items for myself - I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and feel of the product - well worth a visit to your nearest Freedom Furniture store.

get your ticket to Freedom!

 More and more lately I have found myself drawn to the Freedom furniture's - Homewares Range - the range is really exciting, fresh and on trend without being too far out there or too subdued! I love the lighting, cushions, vessels and artwork - all great pieces to experiment with, guaranteed to add some personality to your home! Here are some of my favourites, available now!

group vessels in the same colour hues for a striking display

these prints are priced at $99.00 each - group them as above or use one - look great

accessories add personality to your space, choose some fun low cost pieces and enjoy them

until you feel like a change!

Lighting can be the show stopper your room needs - I like big pieces and dark shades on white/netural walls

Freedom Furniture - a little snippet

I caught a little peek at some of the latest Freedom collection - I cant believe it is similar to some of the items I choose some time ago for a Client!!!! This moodboard was done for an apartment in Richmond for the Entry - can you spot the similarities????

 above my moodboard, below the new Freedom Furniture collection!!!

Sneak Peek Sass & Bide

This is the house of  Heidi Middleton from Sass and Bide - she is one half of the dynamic duo, who quite literally makes fashion seem so effortless. The duo sprung to success after a fortunate meeting with Sarah Jessica Parker whilst filming Sex in the City in New York. Parker loved their style and commissioned them to make some one of pieces for the show.

I personally love her use of colour, and the way in which she wears statement accessory pieces with such confidence. Her home is on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and just like her range of clothing, the house is filled with statement pieces - lots of colour on a neutral base - perfect really!

Built in the 1940s and at one point occupied by a flamboyant gay fashion designer and a celebrated Australian painter, the house resembles an Italian terraced villa. I love the walls which are covered in smooth white stucco and the windows which have been kept in their original floor to ceiling frames.

Heidi Middleton

beautiful chandelier and tassel towel

details! details!

is that a Rachel Castle piece of Art?

her girls bedroom

 love the full length mirror, coffee table and juju hat above fire place

source similar mirror from here, coffee table from here and juju hat from here!

 bench seating in the kitchen = casual elegance

beautiful flooring!

beautiful coloured accessories!

all pictures from here