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How to style cushions on a couch

Create a thoroughly stylish and carefully co-ordinated sofa. - by Juliet Love
  • 11 May 2022

It’s the age-old question: how many decorative cushions is too many? Juliet’s here to settle the debate once and for all and to show you how to use cushions to create a carefully curated couch.

WATCH: How to style cushions on a couch

If there’s anything that i love it’s a decorative cushion and a lot of people don't really know how to display theirs at home but there are issues

Simple tips and tricks to display decorative cushions in your home

  • Work in uneven numbers, as shown in the video above, seven cushions worked really nicely.
  • If you're working with patterns, have a large solid cushion in one colour, and then a medium scale pattern, and then a small pattern in a smaller cushion and that way that's not too overwhelming for the eyes.
  • When working with all neutrals, break it up. For example, with striped cushions also add in a plain white one which not only adds a pop of brightness but helps to define the colours in the other cushions.
  • For practical options, a lumbar cushion is excellent for lower back support.

Looking for more sofa styling ideas? Here, we've rounded up seven more gorgeous cushion looks to inspire you.

1. Textured cushions

Andrew Finlayson / @aremediasyndication.com.au
Andrew Finlayson / @aremediasyndication.com.au

2. Hint of pink

Tess Kelly
Tess Kelly / @aremediasyndication.com.au

3. A pop of colour

Tess Kelly / @aremediasyndication.com.au
Tess Kelly / @aremediasyndication.com.au

4. Scandinavian style

Jacqui Way
Jacqui Way / @aremediasyndication.com.au

5. Hamptons sofa

Brigid Arnott
Brigid Arnott / @aremediasyndication.com.au

6. Pattern repeat

Kristina Soljo
Kristina Soljo / @aremediasyndication.com.au

7. Calm horizons

Alana Landsberry
Alana Landsberry / @aremediasyndication.com.au

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