Cushion extravaganza

August 25th, 2008

Cushions are the ultimate home accessory, instantly changing the look and feel of a room without spending the earth (usually!). With an average piece costing £50-£60, the cushions pictured below (from Missoni’s 2008 home collection) are very very expensive, but are sure to make a style statement! Bold and brave as usual, Missoni’s designers have gone for super vibrant colours and patterns.

Although I am a great fan of theirs, I don’t think I’m quite ready to decorate my home so extravagantly yet! Nevertheless, these images are great inspiration and a good example of what one can achieve with colour…

Naturally, Coco Målé also stocks a stunning range of cushions; combining great designs and gorgeous silk fabrics, I truly believe our cushions are great value for money. My personal favourites are the Ella cushion, the Glamour cushion, the Layla cushion and our Carrera cushion although I must admit our bestseller by far is the Moda cushion.

For those of you who are new to interior decorating, here are some helpful tips on accessorizing with cushions:

Choose a key colour for your main cushions, then add layers of interest with other cushions in patterns and textures that complement your main colour.

Mix and match cushions of different sizes and shapes.

Always group many cushions together – ideally in sixes – either scattered on the sofa or stacked on your bed.

Soft cushions in satin or silk lend a warm, yet rich feel while providing a shiny, sparkling effect.

Use cushions as comfy extra seating for guests but make sure your floor cushions are larger than those thrown on the sofa.

Don’t be afraid to be bold with colours and pattern – orange stripes that would look terrible on your walls will actually have the opposite effect when used in small amounts in your cushions.

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