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How to put the cushions on the sofa: unique ideas to decorate with textiles

How to put the cushions on the sofa: unique ideas to decorate with textiles

There are accessories which have special powers in the world of interior design. We could say they are the superheroes of interior decoration, the ones which can really make a difference.

The decorative cushions for sofas are among them: small and versatile, they can become real tidbits of elegance and refinement if they are selected with taste and attention. Besides having a decorative function, they can quickly and easily provide the interior with personality. 

The type of lining, the fabrics, the choice of colour nuances, of patterns or materic textures, the place where they are put: everything contributes to the definition of space and to its being redesigned according to your own style. 

Also, differently from the sofa, which will normally stay in your living room for a long time, replacing the cushions of the sofa can permit continuous makeovers of the living area, always according to the latest interior design trends yet with limited costs.

That is why we recommend not to disregard the power of these accessories. This article has the aim of guiding you to decorate a sofa with the cushions and give you useful hints to match them and put them in a refined way.

How many cushions to put on the sofa

One of the first issues worth discussing about is the number of cushions to put on the sofa

A lot depends on how big the sofa is and on what type of sofa it is, generally speaking however, 3 is the minimum number of cushions we recommend to use.

As for the maximum quantity, there is no precise indication: we suggest that you use one or two cushions more than the number of seats of the sofa (if the sofa has 3 seats, use at least 5 cushions, always keeping their size and shape in mind, however).

Furnishing with cushions: how to elegantly arrange the sofa


How to put cushions on the sofa?
Here are some ideas which can help you to convert cushions into real furnishing objects.

1) Three cushions put all along the sofa

This is the perfect solution for small sofas.
In this case, it is better to choose different sizes and special, yet similar, patterns. This will immediately provide the interior with a strong personality.

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2) Two cushions on one side and one on the other

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In this case, you can play with patterns and colours, choosing different cushions whose motives are however alike as far as colours are concerned.

3) Several cushions with different sizes

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This is an impressive solution but it needs big sofas (200 cm at least), otherwise you risk to “choke” the sofa itself.

4) Mix & Match

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It is the solution which allows imagination to perform at best. 
Just a little recommendation: the patterns you select should not be too daring, they should be always matching, and the biggest cushions should be on the back. The final effect has to look casual, but you have to work on it in order to get it!

2 evergreen recommendations to put the cushions on the sofa


1) The cushions should always be placed on the sofa starting from the armrests. You will put the biggest ones in the corners then, as you move towards the center, you will use the smallest.

2) If you love the minimalist style and you want to create the illusion of a widest space, put the cushions only at the ends, leaving the central part of the sofa free. 

Remember that symmetry is the essential element of every arrangement: order, harmony and perfection originate from it. 

Colours match between cushions and sofa

Same as for their sizes and place, the only rule when choosing the colours of the decorative cushions for your sofa is balance.

Grey sofa: which cushions to use?

Considering that grey is a neutral colour, cushions become a fundamental element both to give a touch of originality to your living room and to connect your sofa to the other decorative elements in it.

Yellow, blue, and even red, violet or pink can be a very good solution, especially if combined with simple patterns.

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Which cushions to use on a beige sofa

A beige sofa is like the canvas of a painter where to draw the landscape of our favourite colours. The cushions on a beige sofa can have whatever colours, as long as they match the rest of the interior decoration. 

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Cushions for red and brown sofa

When dealing with more “binding” colours like red and brown, we recommend to choose pastel colours or light ones which can enlighten the room. The glam extra touch? Choose cushions with geometric decorations and patterns.

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Which cushions to use on a cream/white sofa

If you have a white sofa, the choice of cushions only depends on your taste and imagination. In your beach house, use blue, light blue and motives which recall the sea. 

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Paraphrasing Paulo Coelho’s famous sentence Small things are responsible for big changes, we can say that furnishing cushions are an easy solution which can greatly change your interior by enhancing its elegance and refinement.

If you understood it’s time you changed the look of your sofa after reading this guide, don’t miss the collection of furnishing cushions by L’Oca Nera!


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