[dropcap1]B[/dropcap1]ringing new cushions into your space or playing around with the ones you already have can have a great impact on your home decor. In fact, more than you might realize! Here are some top cushion tips to try in the New Year.
Mix Them Up
Don’t stick to the same pattern, colour and texture of cushions on your couch or bed – having cushions that contrast each other is what makes for an appealing space. So look at the cushions you currently have and see how you can combine them for a different look.
Use Them In Surprising Rooms
You might think your cushions should only appear in certain rooms, such as the living room, but you can use them to add an interesting element to many rooms in the house: the lounge, bedroom, kitchen – and even an outdoor dining area.
Buy Cushion Covers
You don’t always have to purchase new cushions when updating your decor. Cushion covers can be an easy and more practical way to experiment with something new, such as these handcrafted Big Cebi Circle Cushion Covers that come in silver or lime, look trendy and are 100 percent cotton.
Don’t Make It A Perfect Match
You should always choose your cushions based on the colour palette of your room, but don’t match them too perfectly as this can look boring. For instance, if you have a red sofa and red cushions, this can be a bit too predictable. Don’t be afraid to bring in a contrasting colour to make the room pop!
Change Cushions According To The Seasons
A clever tip is to change the colour of your cushions with the seasons, while still remaining within your colour palette limits. For instance, choose darker, earthier tones for Autumn and Winter to warm up your space. This could mean choosing colours such as navy if you like blue shades. Opt for brighter colours of the shades you currently have during the warmer months to uplift the room.
Use the 2:2:1 Ratio
When arranging cushions, you might not know if you’re placing too many or too few on the couch or bed. If you’re pretty clueless about decor and not sure what looks right, a good tip to fall back on is the 2:2:1 ratio. This basically means decorating with your cushions from the outside in. So, you’d start with two large cushions that match. Next to them, you’ll place two smaller, matching cushions. Finally, the central cushion will be in a colour and/or pattern that contrasts all the other cushions. This is a clever way to achieve a look that works every time.
Choose Single-Sided Cushions
When purchasing cushions or covers, it might be useful to choose ones with designs that only feature on one side, such as the Tribal Cushion Cover that has an interesting tribal design in natural inks. When you flip the cushion around, you have a plain colour, making it really easy to chop and change your room design whenever you wish.
Image: Indigi Design
