In the wake of the launch of our new Brindisi cushion collection, we asked some of our leading interior design partners and the Andrew Martin design team for their top tips on styling cushions.
From advice on colour, pattern and texture combinations, to how
to add exciting details to make them feel that little bit more
personal, we show you how to make the most of cushions within your
interiors.
1. Combine textures, colours and patterns
At Andrew Martin, we have never been shy of pattern, texture or
the layering of different styles. Indeed, it forms a key part of
our design philosophy. This approach stems from a core belief that
your interiors should be an extension of you, and act as a way to
enable you to reveal your personality. And cushions are no
exception to this approach, representing a quick and easy way to be
creative and express your individual style.
We suggest mixing different prints together, such as Indus
and Babylon
from our Hindu Kush
collection or Glacier
and Volcano
from Expedition,
and if you're feeling brave, choose prints in different colourways
too for added maximalist effect.
Or if you prefer a softer colour palette, Interior Designer,
Sophie Paterson suggests contrasting one plain cushion like the
neutral
Trek Linen/Fasano Almond with a patterned one like Monte
Almond for a simple yet elegant approach. Similarly, combining
cushions with different details, like a fringed edge design next to
another with a simple pipe is a more subtle way to achieve the same
effect.
2. Think what type of room your cushions are for
If a room gets used frequently and you have young children or
pets, choose cushions in fabrics which are more forgiving with
stains - like textured weaves, or kilims. Plain velvets would not
normally be advisable but our new
Villandry collection has built-in Aqua Clean stain-resistant
technology, making them perfect for practical family living,
without compromising on style.
Cushions can also be used to set the tone of different rooms.
Soft shades like our new Narikala
or
Ostuni designs will enhance a sense of quiet and calm for a
bedroom. Whilst plush, more glamorous cushions like
Vieste Storm/Noci or those with feathered trims like
Ossington Linen/Guinea will create a more formal atmosphere and
add a layer of smart luxury to a living room.
Cushions are like the handbag of your interior - they should elevate and add a layer of luxury and interest
Sophie Paterson, Interior Designer
3. Create a unique focal point
With a myriad of colourful fabrics, textures, braids, and piping
to choose from, creating an original focal point with your cushions
is simple.
For a contemporary sofa style, create an eye-catching centre
piece by interspersing subtle metallic cushions like Monte
Storm with plainer ones framed in a soft gold trim such as
York
Marl/Alezio. Or for a more relaxed sofa feel, combine linen or
cotton cushions like Indus
or Elbrus
Denim with faded patterns and neutral tones.
The possibilities are endless, and you can create a unique focal point
Kit Kemp, Interior Designer
4. Play with details for extra individual flair
Enhance and make the design of your cushions your own with small
details like contrast piping, feathers, braiding or fringing.
To add a plush edge to a cushion, pipe a rustic linen or cotton
fabric in a rich velvet or braided rope like Noci. Or
for that extra luxurious feel, border your cushions in flamboyant
feathers, as we have done with our
Vince Charcoal/Guinea or add some metallic fringe like Alezio
Silver/White.
Add exciting details to make your cushions feel that little bit more personal.
Kit Kemp, Interior Designer
Whatever your personal style, at over 500 designs strong and
ever-increasing, the Andrew Martin cushion collection will leave
you spoilt for choice. Head to the full offer on our website
here or pop
into the Walton Street showroom to be wowed by the showstopping
wall of cushions.