The final touches in a room are usually small things such as decor, rugs, cushions, and curtains.
Cushions are somehow a must-have for all homes. Not only are they helpful accessory when you lie down to watch your favourite show, but they also add to the comfort, style and complete the entire look of your bedroom, study, living room and even your outdoor furniture.
Getting the right cushions can sometimes be a challenge, especially when the wide range of designer cushions is taking your breath away.
How to choose among so many great shapes, sizes, colours and patterns.
Just match the colour palette to the one in your room. Or you can be bold and choose something entirely different that will brighten things up and bring some vividness and spark to your sitting area.
Here are a few things to consider when purchasing your cushions.
Things To Consider
Fabric
You can find all sorts of fabric for your cushions - silk, cotton, wool. Which one is the right one? This depends on your preference but also on the season, and as well from the room design as well. If you're choosing cushions for your master bedroom bed, you can go with silk ones to match the softness and gentleness of this room. Wool is a great option for cushions for your study or living room, especially if you're looking for something for the chillier days.
Also, think who will use the sofa or bed? Will, there be pets or children, or are these cushions are going to be placed on the furniture just as decor only?
Plumpness
We all adjust the cushions plumpiness every now and then. Their plumpness depends mainly on the filling. If they're filled with sturdier material such as memory foam, they will keep their shape. However, if the filling is made of feathers, you'll have to readjust it. The plumper the pillows the bigger and newer they appear. When they lose this feature, they appear used and old, and that's the last thing you want. If you seek cushions filled with fibre or foam, you won't have to readjust them often and they will keep their shape for a long time.
Bigger The Better
Some pieces of furniture allow you to add larger cushions. For instance, a sofa in your study or living room can do well with one or two larger cushions. They will allow you to rest your back comfortably and you'll enjoy your time reading or watching TV. However, if you choose smaller pillows, you won't be able to use them as you normally do with your larger cushions. The smaller ones are decor only and if you seek comfort and support, the bigger the cushion the better
Shape for Every Room
When buying designer cushions for a various room, you don't have to stick to the regular rectangle or square shape. Maybe you're buying cushions for your kid's room. In that case, you can get them a cool decorative and soft cushion shaped like a star, moon, their favourite animal or some interesting shape. You can get round pillowsfor the bedroom or a long rectangle cushion for the outdoor bench on your balcony or porch.
Great Accessory for Your Living Room Furniture
No living room is complete without the accessories. So, if your sofas or couches appear kind of empty, it's time to get a few cushions. Get pillows in a different colour from the colour of your furniture. This is especially important if you want to make a little contrast.
Get cushions in bright colours and texture different from the upholstery of your furniture. For instance, you can get white or grey cushions for black living room furniture. Or, add some colour to your all-white minimalist living room by adding yellow, red or blue cushions.
Jazz Things Up in Your Bedroom
Even bedrooms can get a different look with a few cushions on the bed or your window bench. You can play with fabrics, shapes and colours. If your living room should stay in certain colours and style, your bedroom allows you to be creative. Get a set of round silky pillows for your master bedroom. You can match the colour with the colour of the comforter. Sequined, silk, cotton, pattern, bright colours - it's all up to you.
If you have an armchair in your bedroom or a window bench, you can soften things up with a few cozy and big cushions that will welcome you to relax after a long day.
Comfy Touch For a Study
If you have a study and want to make the room a little bit more comfortable (especially if you spend a lot of time in the room working or studying), a few cushions will add a comfy touch to the room.
Match the colours, pick sturdier filling and durable materials, to match the design of your study. Most of these rooms tend to have darker colours such as brown, grey, white, so your decorative cushions can complete the "seriousness" of the room where you study and create.
Get a Few for Your Outdoor Furniture
Even if your outdoor furniture already has sitting cushions that feel comfortable, a few more cushions for decor and comfort won't hurt you.
You can get 'wild' with these models and pick something in extra bright colours. Get sunny yellow large pillows made of soft filling such as foam, and enjoy your cold drinks while chilling on your patio, balcony or in your backyard.