When it comes to home furnishings, cushions are like living space decorations. They are not only comfortable and cozy. But they also add an element of elegance and glamor to the whole scheme of the house. These maybe for the bedroom or living room, but having cushions to accent your space is not an option, but also a necessity. While they can add character to your living space, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the type of cushions and their sequence;
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Number of cushions
When it comes to the number of cushions to be placed, the rule of thumb of “odd is key” should always be followed. If you have a three-seater you must place five comfortable cushions on it, to achieve the proper balance. The only obvious exception is that a single seater would only require a cushion, anything more than that would mean cluttering up the space and ultimately look ugly.
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Interleaving colors
The main thing about adding cushions to your living space is getting the color scheme right. The gist here is how the color of the home décor scheme blends in with the color of the cushions I’m adding to my couch or couch. The rule here is that you should take the color of the sofa as the base color and the shades of the cushions as a complementary color.
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Alternate tones
You can even go one step further to break the string of cushions of the same color in one set. Although this requires a great sense of aesthetics to get it right, what you can do is have different cushion colors in the same set. The safest way is to have the colors of the same spectrum together. For example, you can have all the colors of a water base together, teal, turquoise, and sea green.
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Think of the square
Most of the time, what we usually do is go with the traditional square shaped cushions. While this can be a great way to play it safe, it can eliminate a potential element of fun and aesthetics that would accentuate your space in a great way. Especially now when you can choose from an exquisite range of cushion covers online from the comfort of your home. Better to test your sense of style and experiment with the various shapes available on the market.
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Simplicity is key
When all else fails, it’s best to go simple. Depending on the color scheme of your décor, you can choose between black and white or even have both together and you will surely never go wrong. While white will definitely add an element of elegance to your decor, black will add depth and intensity to the whole scheme.
Cushions are like the finishing touches on an artist’s canvas, a rich but definitely essential addition to completing the masterpiece.