Style Guide: Cushion Mix & Match

Cushions are the easiest (and coziest!) way to give your home a quick style update. Whether tone-on-tone, colourful, or a playful mix of patterns – with the right combination of colours, materials, and sizes, you can create a harmonious look in no time. Here’s what to keep in mind.

Colours set the mood. For a calm, elegant look, stick to one colour family – like soft neutrals or warm autumn shades. For more contrast, pair tones like cream with rust red or blue with terracotta.

Shapes make it interesting. Square, rectangular, or round cushions break up the look, while details like embroidery add character. Just make sure there’s a common thread – maybe a recurring colour or material – to tie everything together.

Shapes make it interesting. Square, rectangular, or round cushions break up the look, while details like embroidery add character. Just make sure there’s a common thread – maybe a recurring colour or material – to tie everything together.

When styling cushions on the sofa you can go with classic or add a twist. For a calm, balanced look, place a larger cushion on each side with a smaller one in front. For a more casual look, arrange them slightly off-centre and place a long cushion on just one side – it creates that effortlessly “perfectly imperfect” look.

Don’t be afraid to go bold on large sofas. Three cushions per side create balance, while an elongated accent cushion in the middle makes a statement. Repeating colours or materials helps everything feel cohesive. Pro tip: on sectional sofas, highlight the corner area with a few eye-catching patterned cushions.