Cushions for every corner of your home

1. Discover your colours

Cushion covers can be used to pull a room’s colours together but selecting a set of cushions can be a daunting task. The best place to start your search is in the space where they’ll be used. Look around and find colours that appear within the room already such as in artwork, furniture, curtains or other decor pieces. Choose 2 or 3 of these that work well together and take note of them.

2. Consider your furniture

Your seating’s colour is important as it will likely be used as the background to your arrangement. Consider the colours you’ve chosen and how they will work against this. Our colour guide can help you avoid some terrible clashes. It’s never a good idea to exactly match the colours to that of your seat. At Simply Cushions NZ we we recommend you avoid this as it will make your room look bland and boring.

3. Pick a number

The amount of cushion covers you’ll need really depends on the size of your seating and the style of your room. All chairs are different, but in our number guidance we suggest; 3 to 6 for 3 seaters, 2 to 4 for 2 seaters and 1 or 2 for a 1 seater. If your room is more traditional looking, you’ll want to stick with an even amount, whereas if you want a more modern look, you should try using an odd number.

4. Ponder your arrangement

How you’ll arrange your collection may also determine which designs you’ll pick. If you want a more traditional look, your collection will likely be balanced in number and in the sizes you select. If you want a more modern style, you’ll want more variety in your sizes as well as a range of textures. The Simply Cushions NZ guide to arranging provides lots of ideas on possible styles.

5. Where to buy cushions