Arent & Pyke
Where do I start? There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to cushion styling. It’s often a case of trial and error....
Acorn Garden Houses
What’s inside? The filling in your cushions will determine how squishy they are. The most common filling for inexpensive...
Denai Kulcsar Interiors
To chop or not to chop? Have you heard about cushion chopping? You can be rest assured that I am not referring to cutting...
Tara Seawright Interior Design
Are cushions necessary at all? My husband would argue that cushions are completely gratuitous and in a way I can’t argue...
Highgate House
How many cushions are too many on a bed? Now that’s the million dollar question, and there’s really no correct answer, I’m...
Caitlin Wilson Design
How many cushions are too many on a sofa? The same 2:2:1 ratio can be used for arranging cushions on a sofa. In this case,...
Australian Interior Design Awards
Are there less formal arrangements? For a more relaxed look, try grouping your cushions to one side of your couch instead...
Verandah House
What colours should I choose? First and foremost, consider the colour of the couch you are putting your cushions on, or the...
Caitlin Wilson Design
How do I use brights? If you want to add some vivid colour to your bed or sofa, consider choosing cushions in complementary...
Niki Papadopoulos
What about texture and pattern? Add interest by choosing cushions that have different textures, such as a wool-knit cushion...
Arkee Creative
How relaxed can the arrangement be? Don’t be afraid to toss your cushions about a bit – they don’t have to be perfectly plumped...
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