Cushions are both decoration and an indispensable element of comfort, creating a relaxed, and atmosphere in the living room. It is only important to choose the right decor element.
Material and Appearance
The material of covers for cushions is chosen based on the texture of the upholstery and the style of the room as a whole.
- For furniture upholstered in velvet, soft, fleecy fabrics identical to the upholstery, as well as fluffy wool, fur are suitable.
- If the surface of the sofa is smooth: chenille, cotton, tapestry – you can use cotton, linen, jacquard for covers.
Size and Quantity
The size and number of cushions are selected based on the dimensions of upholstered furniture: for a small couch, 1-2 small ones will be enough, for a large corner sofa, their number can reach 5-6, and the size may be more solid.
Also, do not overload the sofa with a large number of accessories, especially with an active pattern, if there are other expressive accent details in the room – wall panels, furniture of an original form, etc.
Color
The color of the pillows is chosen depending on the color of the upholstery of upholstered furniture.
- Bright elements of saturated colors, including those with an active print, will look spectacular against a neutral background of a muted shade.
- On light upholstery, cushions of juicy green, raspberry, yellow color will look good.
- For a sofa with dark upholstery – blue, purple or gray – you can choose accessories in red, white, bright blue.
- When choosing a color, you should pay attention to the print.
- Coloring with floral motifs successfully complements the environment, designed in the style of Provence, as well as classic English.
- For oriental interior sprints such as paisley, damascus, ikat weaving are suitable.
- Neutral prints like plaid, polka dots, zigzags, and houndstooth prints are considered versatile and are suitable for both modern and classic environments.
The Form
The shape of the cushions is chosen based on the style in which the furniture is sustained.
⦁ Massive low elongated sofas will well complement the cushions, as well as products in the shape of an elongated rectangle.
⦁ Classic furniture is combined with square cushions with slightly rounded corners.
⦁ Round cushions decorated with tassels and fringes can be put on sofas and armchairs of an original elegant shape.
What To Combine Sofa Cushions With
It is important that the accessories are not only expressive in themselves, but also combined with any element of the room decoration.
It can be
⦁ Curtains – covers can be made of the same material as the curtains, or overlap with it in texture, print, color.
⦁ Sofa Upholstery – in this case, the color of the pillows is chosen 1-2 tones lighter or darker than the background, or covers are made from the same upholstery fabric.
⦁ Accent Details of The Furnishings – It can be any expressive object in the decoration of the room – a panel, a vase, a floor lamp support or something else. This method of selection gives unlimited scope for imagination and freedom in choosing accent details.