October 08, 2020

How to Style Cushions on Your Bed: Five Ways

Cushions are a must have for a serene and comfortable bedroom. Acting as a focal point, they break up the expanse of bed linen fabric, which is especially useful to add colour and texture to predominately white bed sheets. You can instantly and very easily change the look of your bed simply by updating or adding a couple of cushions.

Our Verity cushion covers are available in a variety of joyful colours, in both square and rectangular shapes. They are crafted from Italian-milled linen velvet, which is an interesting and luxurious alternative to typical velvets. This linen velvet reflects light, adding texture and warmth to your interiors, while also offering a more rustic look that traditional velvet. As linen is the strongest natural fibre, these cushions are also incredibly hardwearing, made to stand the test of time. You can style them on their own for a more classic look, or mix and match colours or pair with patterned cushions for a contemporary aesthetic.

We also offer a whimsical ruffle linen cushion cover, which is ideal for those who shy away from colour but want to add interest to their bed. Hand-crafted from the finest Italian linen, the delicate ruffled trim adds interest in a more subtle way.

Of course, you can also combine a couple of our ruffle cushions with our colourful Verity cushions - they sit together beautifully for a stylish, layered look.

Seeking further inspiration for how to layer your bed and add interest with cushions? Read on for five stylish suggestions.

1. Layering

A variety of cushions adds interest to your bed. Play with textures, sizes, and patterns for high impact. Mix and match sizes or keep to one size, like the examples below.

2. Bolster Cushions

Either alone or in front of square cushions, bolster cushions make for a super luxe feel as they are more unusual. Their round shape offers a different shape to a room which adds interest.

Design: Elizabeth Hay

Design: Laura Hammett

3. A Pair of Rectangular Cushions

A pair of rectangular cushions lends a contemporary look which is luxurious but understated. Great for maximising the focus on your headboard, use plainer fabrics for a clean look or play with pattern and texture for a more layered look.

Design: Sophie Paterson Interiors

Design: Barlow & Barlow

4. One Extra Wide Rectangular Cushion

A great compromise if you live with someone who can't stand cushions! A single but wide rectangular cushion offers a non-fussy look to your bedroom but being quite unusual, it stills evokes design led decor.

Design: Turner Pocock

Design: Betsy Brown Inc

5. One Row of Square Cushions

Not the most original of ways to style cushions but a timeless classic. We recommend 50x50cm or 60x60cm for them to feel luxe and interior designer inspired. Three cushions can also work really well, especially for a superking or emperor sized bed.