How To Style Cushion Like A Pro
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We all love cosy seating, whether low-floor seating or sofa or bed; cosy and comfortable seating is what everyone wants. Styling cushions like a pro will not only make your seating comfortable and cosy but will make it stylish, too.
Oh!! Do you guys think that to make them look plush and comfortable, we need to jewel in lots of cushions and where to store them? Don’t worry, people. In this article, we have discussed how to style your cushions like a pro, as well as how you can manage your extra cushions and cushion covers. So, hook up to the article till the end.
THE CUSHION BASICS
There are various shapes and sizes of cushions available in the market. To make your place aesthetic and hassle-free, instead of looking for different shapes and sizes of cushion covers (which are sometimes not available), stick to standard easily available cushions. The sizes are 12X12, 18X18, 20”X20, 22X22, 24X24 and 26X26 (sizes in inches). These are the sizes of square cushions, and if you are looking for standard lumbar cushion sizes, they are 14X20 and 12X24 (sizes in inches), and lumbar cushions are 8X30 and 6X13 (sizes in inches).
Now you know the standard sizes of cushions, let’s understand the arrangement of cushions, which looks good and classy. Well, you can style cushions like a pro. 😊
THE CUSHION ARRANGEMENT:how to style cushion like a pro
The next step is to choose which sizes to put together and lay them out. There are various formations on laying them out. But before that, which sizes complement when arranged together in a cluster? The thumb rule groups the cushions with the most significant in the back and the smallest in the front. Another thing to remember is the number of cushions; it should be odd when planning on a couch, bed or even low-floor sitting.
Typically, style 22X22(inches) is the giant cushion, 20X20(inches) or 18X18(inches) is the medium, and 14X20(inches) is the lumbar cushion arrangement. This arrangement is easy to put up anywhere, and it looks like you are styling cushions like a pro without much effort.
Note: Our preference for a medium cushion is an 18X18(inches) cushion, as the height variation is visible with a 22X22(inches)cushion.
Now that we understand the cushion sizes and their arrangement, let’s understand how to select cushion covers.
SELECTION OF CUSHION COVERS: how to style cushion covers like a pro
Step 1: Pick one colour scheme for cushions which complements the upholstery too. The tip is to pick the colour which is prominent in your room. (like a statement wall colour or colour of upholstery or colour of a large art/painting).
Step 2: Find cushion covers of different textures and patterns, ensuring the same colour scheme is followed. You can pick one solid-colour cushion cover, one in a different print; for example, a chevron print or embroidery cushion that complements with solid colour and the third cushion in a different fabric or pattern.
The same rule will apply if you pick five cushions (remember we said odd numbers). Mix and match are essential, but stay moderate with patterns and solids. Now, you can also style cushions like a pro. Isn’t?
Pro Tip:
Stay within a particular style or colour palette for the aesthetic look. One busy print, one minimal print and one solid colour for the cushion cover is the best approach to styling cushions like a pro.
Look for cushion inserts that are white and not decorative. White cushion inserts can easily be styled with different cushion cover options, whereas decorative cushions cannot. When using white inserts, both light and dark cushion covers, the shade of the cushion covers will not change.
For cushions to look fluffy, always pick the cushion inserts one size bigger than the cushion cover. When putting the cushion covers, it will be a little tight, giving a fuller and fluffy look.
ARRANGE WITH ACCESSORIES
While arranging the cushions in your favourite colour, prints and textures, accessorize them with a throw from a similar family of colour cushions. It will elevate the complete look.
HOW TO STORE EXTRA CUSHIONS
There are various ways to store them as per the convenience of storage each of us has. There are two ways one can store with minimal storage, too.
Have a decorative cane basket and fill it with extra cushions from the couch. Keep the basket next to your couch as a décor accessory. It will solve your storage issue and look like a décor style.
These days, vacuum bags are available in the market. You can get these bags and fill your cushions in them. Once you vacuum them, they shrink very thin and then you can store them in your loft or storage boxes. These bags come in different sizes so you can get them based on your number of cushions.
Look for cushion inserts that are white and not decorative. White cushion inserts can easily be styled with different cushion cover options, whereas decorative cushions cannot. When using white inserts, both light and dark cushion covers, the shade of the cushion covers will not change.
Conclusion
Styling cushions like a pro is relatively easy if you keep some basics in mind. Cushions are versatile and game changers in your décor aesthetics, and the market has plenty of options. It’s best that before randomly picking up just because you like the cushions. It’s always better to understand where you want to arrange and the colour scheme of the room and couch where they will be displayed.
Let your creativity flow!!
If you are planning how to style cushions like a pro then also check out Color of the Year 2024 PEACH FUZZ and how can use this color in your cushion arrangement.
