How to Style Cushions on a Sofa

Your living room is the heart of your home, so why wouldn’t you want it looking its best? Whether it’s a surprise visit from the in-laws, or your soft office when you are working from home, you want your sofa to feel inviting and look chic. Cushions are the perfect, affordable way to add personality and character to your space. 

Consider Comfort 

Firstly, consider comfort! With your living room being the place your family spends the  majority of their time, you want to ensure it's as relaxing and welcoming as possible. This should apply to not only your sofa but with your cushions. 

In this day and age, there is an abundance of choices when deciding how to fill your cushions. If you are looking for a firm filling to assist with relieving pressure off your back, a memory foam cushion might be your best bet. However, if you are looking for a lightweight and mouldable cushion that you can really fall into at the end of the day, a feather filling would be your perfect fit. The filling can also affect the fullness of your cushions, so be sure to do your research to find what would suit you and your family best.

The Rule Of Three 

If you are feeling like keeping it simple, a trio of cushions can be the perfect amount for a mid-size sofa such as the Swyft Three Seater, providing a nice balance between being too busy or too bare. Three cushions can provide comfort, whilst still looking aesthetically pleasing, without overcrowding your sofa. So, if you are looking for a more stripped-back styling, the rule of three could be the way to go. 

Cushion Shapes 

Shapes are not something frequently discussed when considering how to style your sofa cushions, but experimenting with shapes is a great way to add some more personality to your space. The traditional square cushions are a very good fit for most sofas providing comfort, ease and aesthetics. 

However, this is 2023, and cushion shapes are crazier than ever before. Circular cushions, with their more organic shape, can soften your living room; combined with their elegant appearance, you can’t go wrong. 

Rectangular cushions, on the other hand, are a statement piece resulting in the sofa appearing elongated, drawing more attention to the sofa given its irregular shape. 

Cushion Textures And Fabrics 

Textures are the perfect way to add some dynamics to your sofa without having to be too bold. Once you’ve decided on your chosen colour scheme for your sofa cushions, next consider the fabric. Whether it is velvet or fur, these unique finishes will elevate your living room without having to go too far outside the box. 

Pop Of Pattern 

Introducing patterned cushions can be a wonderful technique to add some more personality to your sofa! Why not start off with finding your favourite patterns? 

Whether it's a pretty plaid or some striking stripes, cushions are easily interchangeable, so use this time to think outside the box and be bold! When selecting your styles, some of the best ways can be pairing your patterned cushion with a plain. This helps to layer the space and really make the pattern pop! 

For example, if you had the Zuiver Kylie Flamingo Cushion, styling it with a plain mustard cushion would really intensify the colours within the pattern. 

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