How to Choose Your Decorative Cushion Covers

If your living room or bedroom needs a few finishing touches, or you want to give your home a quick refresh without redecorating, new cushion covers might be the answer. Without buying new furniture, curtains or carpets, and without even going near a paint tin you can brighten up your space and give it a new lease of life in such a simple way.

Whether you're replacing existing cushion covers or starting from scratch, a bed or sofa finished with plumped, fresh cushions will make a big difference.

You can choose whatever fabric for decorative cushion covers you like, but we strongly recommend linen cushion covers. Apart from being timelessly stylish and beautiful, they are made of natural fabric which looks so inviting and feels super soft to touch or lay your head on. It’s always wise to have things that are not only gorgeous to look at but also practical in your home. Linen decorative cushion covers tick both boxes!

If you're looking a quick way to zsuzsh up your home here are some simple tips on how to choose cushion covers – whether they are linen or other fabric – and create a welcoming, elegant interior.

• Look around you for inspiration. Your home is your best guide: go for tones and accents that complement or match your furniture, curtains or wall colour schemes.
• Search for ideas. Instagram and Pinterest are bursting with fantastic interior design inspiration. And a flick through a glossy magazine will give plenty of inspiration. The key is to apply these ideas to your actual life, taking the bits that will work for you. For example, whilst a picture of pale silk cushions might look gorgeous, will they really withstand your toddler and puppy clambering on them?
• Decide what look are you aiming for. Minimalism is an enduringly popular style, but we've noticed a slight reaction to the pared back aesthetic that has dominated for years. Sumptuous colours and bold patterns are having a bit of a moment. If you're not brave enough to embrace look this completely, scattering a few decorative cushion covers will bring your interior up to date without being too overpowering.
• Think about how you want to use your cushions. Are purely for decoration? Do you plan to rest your head on them while taking a nap? Maybe you want to sit on them? Will they be used  for different purposes? Choose washable, durable, easy care cushion covers if cushions will be in constant use (slept on, sat on, used as a support for your back, or played with by children). Linen cushion covers are ideal for everyday life, as well as adding something special to a room. Only choose expensive or synthetic materials if your cushions are meant just for decorative purposes.

Feel free to play with colours and patterns – mix it up! If you just can't make your mind which covers to choose – square burgundy reds, round greys or rectangle striped blues, then don't go for just one style. San assortment of different cushions can look amazing. Remember to keep a continuity in the colour palette or fabric, however, to stop things looking too jumbled.

For more ideas on interior decorating with linen go here.