Lavender Hill Interiors - 2023

Let your cushions do the talking

Lavender Hill Interiors Sofa Cushion Collection no. 1

Make your space look more inviting and inject a little of your own personality into your home. Check out these tips on how to let your cushions express your style and give your space colour, texture and balance.

1. Size does matter, choose yours well
The size of the cushion matters for aesthetic matters as well as comfort.  

2. Let your cushions give your space balance.
Cushions provide visual and textural balance to furniture and decor.

3. Coloured cushions speak volumes.
Cushion colors impact mood, style, and overall room cohesion.

1. Size does matter, choose yours well

Decorating with cushions means elevating the comfort level of the space you decide to put them in. If you plan to use them in the living room, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a space that says ‘relax’ and ‘put-your-feet-up’.If you have a big space and are aiming for a more casual ambiance, oversized cushions which are around 50 - 60cm square, are the way to go.

You can put them on your sofa, and set up a couple more on the floor. For more traditional set-ups, regular-sized cushions which are around 40 - 50cm in size are the safest bet. They also fit most sofas with standard dimensions, so they make for great housewarming gifts too.

Lavender Hill Interiors Bedroom Cushion Collection no. 1

Lavender Hill Interiors Bedroom  Cushion Collection no. 11

Cushion size is crucial in living rooms and bedrooms due to its impact on comfort and aesthetics. In the living room, larger cushions provide ample support for seating, enhancing relaxation and comfort during leisure time.

Smaller cushions serve a decorative role, adding style and visual interest to the space. In contrast, the bedroom requires cushions that harmonize with the bed's proportions and style.  Larger, plusher cushions on the bed create an inviting and luxurious atmosphere, while smaller, coordinated cushions maintain a cohesive design. In both settings, the right cushion size ensures that form meets function, contributing to a harmonious and comfortable living space.

Lavender Hill Interiors Sofa Cushion Collection no. 5 

2. Let your cushions give your space balance

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How many cushions does a sofa or bed really need?  This can seem like a tricky question to answer, but as with most decorating questions, the answer will most of the time be ‘it depends’. With an elegant, classic decorating theme, you’ll be looking at between 3-5. They can be placed on either ends of the sofa, and can also be a pairing of large and small-sized ones on a bed.

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Lavender Hill Interiors Sofa Cushion Collection no. 1 

You can infuse a more laid-back ambiance in a living room by having one or two of the cushions leaning on the backrest, and the smaller ones seem like they’ve just been casually placed on top of the sofa. Keep in mind that cushions can be square, rectangular, or even in bolster form.

3. Coloured cushions speak volumes

Cushions are easy to change and update.  Change of colour for seasonal decor is an easy switch with cushions. This versitility of color change allows the homeowner to switch up decor without the major cost of renovation.  The overall acent colour of a room reflects the personality of your style. 

Navy Ticking Stripe Rectangle Cushion

Blue Hydrangea Square Cushion

Those going for a Hamptons-inspired space may go for natural hues or pair them with soft blues and navy. If you have a more modern and minimalist space, you can use cushions to add that splash of colour through bright shades of greens and neutrals  that complements other main decorative pieces in the room.

4. Patterns spell pizzazz

Hamptons Bloom Square Cushion

Solid-colored cushions are a great choice for just about any living room set-up. Keep them handy to match with patterned pieces. Cushions serve as your non-committal way of taking those exciting design risks through the patterns you choose.

To ensure that your cushions still pull your room’s look together, do take your color cue from another main point in the area like your wall colour, furniture or a large art piece.

Lavender Hill Interiors Bedroom Cushion Collection no. 12

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