How to Style Cushion Covers
Simple ideas for mixing designs and colours on a sofa or bed.
How to style cushion covers: The short answer
Start with a pair of matching covers, add one contrasting design, and keep the colours within the same family. Cushions look best when they look chosen, not matched exactly.
Simple styling rules
- Start with two. A matching pair gives a calm, balanced base.
- Add a different design. Mix an embroidered cover with a plain one so the pattern stands out.
- Keep to a palette. Two or three related colours look cohesive.
- Use odd numbers. Groups of three or five usually look more natural than even ones.
- Fill them well. A full insert gives the cover a neat shape. Our cushion inserts fit 45×45cm covers.
Our cushion covers
Each set has two linen covers, 45×45cm, with 3D embroidery, in eleven designs: Paris, Luxor, Amsterdam, Florence, Bali, Copenhagen, Geneva, Tokyo, Vienna, Barcelona and Marrakech. For example, see Paris or Marrakech, or browse all cushion covers.
How to style cushion covers: Good to know
Embroidered covers are dry clean only and, because they are embroidered, cannot be returned. This is shown on each product page before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How many cushions should I put on a sofa?
There is no fixed rule. Odd numbers such as three or five often look more natural than even ones.
How to style cushion covers: How do I clean an embroidered cushion cover?
Our embroidered covers are dry clean only.
What size insert do I need?
Our covers are 45×45cm, so choose a 45×45cm insert.
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From the shop: Luxor Embroidered Cushion Cover
Questions about how to style cushion covers? Our team will gladly help.
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