Ultimate decorating: Go cushion crazy
Six? Seven? How many sofa cushions are too many? We tackle the burning question...
- by
Jane Parbury
One...
Even a single cushion can make an impact; this long, patterned bolster is the perfect match for this striking Ercol love seat.
John Paul Urizar
...two...
A non-matching pair is the way to go - and still have room for a cosy throw.
Cath Muscat
...three...
The stylist's rule of three is embraced in this lyrical selection - just enough for a small sofa.
Cath Muscat
...four...
Contrasting patterns and textures deliver laidback style, with fabric finishes adding a warm note to a leather settee.
Love this look? See more here.
Chris Warnes
...five...
With an eclectic selection, choosing a common thread of colour will give you accessory expertise.
Check out the rest of this Arabian Nights-inspired look.
John Paul Urizar
...six...
Mixing up matching cushions with just a couple of contrasting ones lets you pack ’em in without it looking like a mish-mash.
For more on this modern traveller vibe, click here.
Chris Warnes
...and seven!
Proof positive that more can be more - similar hues and restrained pattern keeps it neat.
And there's more...
Amanda Prior
Jane Parbury
Originally hailing from the UK, Jane is an ideas maven who draws on experience as a writer, publisher and editor for homes, interiors and lifestyle publications to create lively, highly readable online content. Otherwise, she's drinking in sea breezes and poking about in her garden, River Cottage-style, on a lush hillside on the NSW south coast.
