Home is where our heart is. It is always been a welcoming space that makes you happy every time when you get in. Cushion and pillow can give style and color to any space. With soft furnishing, the space of your home can look brighter and cozy. Investing in cushions won’t disappoint you. Your hard-backed furniture would seem comfier. All the cushions which will be discussed below have a practical reason to purchase them.
Here are some tips before adding it to the cart that suits our home:
1. Go for contrast
Whenever we buy a new sofa, matching cushions come along with it which seem a part of the sofa, not the cushions themselves. Try to avoid such cushions. Replace it with contrast colors or with a different print. The contrast could be with the sofa and the room as well. It will give a great impact on the whole area.
2. Identify your color palette
There are a number of patterns and elements are there in the room where you have to choose the right color palette to match the room or to contrast with the other elements of the room. Here, the cushions are to be chosen carefully so as to maintain the harmony of the room. If you want to match the cushions with the existing tone then go for the multi Cushions which are in trend nowadays.
If you are unable to choose which color palette will go with your room, then sit in the area where you want to make a change, look around, and think of 2-3 colors that can meet your requirements.
- You can change the neutral color theme by introducing the dark bold colored cushions; it will create a luxurious and stylish atmosphere.
- Most of the cushions on the sofa should have a dominant color and the other two (or maybe one) cushions should be of other colors either matching or in contrast.
- Contrasting horizontal or vertical lines on the cushions at the corners or in the small places can be playful for the eyes. You won’t get bored of that!.
3. Mix up the size and shape of the cushions
It’s been so boring that for so many decades we are habitual using only square-shaped cushions. This time is to change the monotony. You can take any shape which suits you and the ambiance. Blend different shapes of cushions together to give a variation.
4. Coordinated cushions
Different shaped cushions should have coordination among them so that they won’t look hideous. To make them more attractive introduce some bold colors and the same patterned material.
5. New out of old
Change is always better. Making a new arrangement of the old cushion in a new way can change the look of your living room. Placing them in a different way or by adding some more into it can give a smile on your face. 2-3 similar colored cushions can be surrounded by some matching or contrast-colored ones. You will be glad to do this.
6. Experiment with a new texture
The material of the cushion cover can be changed this time to give a rich look to the rooms. Materials like leather, velvet, fur, sequins, quilted patchwork, or appliqué can be used.
7. Color of the cushion cover
If the walls of the house contain neutral or earthy colors then some metallic color can be added to get an edgy or textured finish. Let it be sober and simple.
8. Change cushion with the season
Bright colors like orange, yellow or bright green colors are meant to be in Spring and Summer season however for Winters and Autumn darker colors are in. To take inspiration go out and get inspired!
9. Modern look
Multiple textures can be combined together from silk to fur to velvet or sequins. Combining lighter textures with heavy ones all over the cushions won’t distract your eyes from them.
10. Add dimensions
Arrangement of rugs, kilims, and throw pillows can give an extra dimension to the living area.
11. Choosing the right cushions
According to the size of the sofa number of the cushions can be decided to buy. For the shorter-sized sofa 45cm, the pillow-sized cushion would be too big.
12. Filling
Filling of the cushion is also important in case of decorating the area with cushions. Foam filling makes it softer while filling of synthetic type creates solid pillows.
13. Find the right look
To give looks of your personal choice try for larger geometric patterns or an unusual palette. Don’t be afraid of playing with such colors you do have either. Just it should have a balance to get an up-to-date aesthetic.
14. Traditional look
Theme can be changed from a modern look to a traditional look. It’s just you have to think, vibrant colors, curtains, and the paintings along with traditional cushions can change the overall look of the living area.
15. To get a fun
For this trip, you don’t have to be formal or have no rules to be followed! One can play around with colorful small throw pillows, textures, or any kind of material according to your wish. The bedroom could be a perfect place to do such experiments and discover your style.
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