When it comes to decorating our homes, the options are overwhelmingly vast - and making the wrong one can wreak havoc on your bank balance.
Interior pieces such as sofas, armchairs and rugs come at a higher cost, meaning you’re more likely to invest in a piece to cherish forever.
Yet, that’s not to say you can mix up your homeware now and again. There are efficient, affordable ways to change up one’s interior when the space starts to feel a little tired.
Sprucing up your soft furnishings is the first port of call. A new sprinkling of vibrant cushions is a highly effective way to breathe new life into any room. With ample options from high street staples such as H&M Home, Anthropologie, Toast and more, there are colourful, eye-catching cushion covers waiting for your purchase around every corner.
The simple purchase of cushion covers can welcome a luxury element into the home. It-girl brands from Seletti to Bella Freud provide cute, kitsch designs to marry with your furniture. Plus, there’s no need to splash out on the actual cushion itself, simply coat an old cushion with a new cover and hey presto, good as new.
But how do you go about selecting your dream cushion cover? There are two key points to consider. One is sizing. Ensure your new cushion cover fits your pre-existing cushion, or if you’re craving newness on all levels, simply order a cushion of the same size.
Secondly, consider the style and colour palette of the space you wish to re-energise. A rustic country cottage calls for delicate British blooms while a preppy Gen Z bedroom demands checkerboard prints and kooky colourways. Minimalists may prefer an earthier touch to their cushion display, while maximalists want anything but. As long as it fits, the cushion world is your oyster.
Discover the best cushion covers and animate your beloved home spaces with a touch of texture.
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Seletti Lipstick Cushion Cover
Seletti’s distinctive imagery will add a touch of satire to your stylish abode. The Italian brand is home to graphic, glamorous cushion covers ready to spark conversation.
Buy now £61.00, Selfridges
Dunelm Artisan Checkerboard Butterscotch Cushion Cover
On-trend and contemporary, Dunelm’s artisan checkerboard cushion cover merges warm butterscotch tones with clear cream hues. Ideal for modern pads and trend-led university students.
Buy now £18.00, Dunelm
Bella Freud Mohair Cushion Cover
Whether a year or date can be considered a slogan is up for debate. Nevertheless, we’d be remiss not to include an iconic 1970 mohair option from British designer Bella Freud.
Buy now £129.50, Bella Freud
Oka Dera Leaf Cushion Cover - Blue/Natural
Bring nature into your home with Oka. The brand’s serene blue-beige cushion features a modern leaf print and comes in two colourways for your choosing.
Buy now £65.00, Oka
H&M Home Velvet cushion cover
Clothes shopping for others is a near-impossible task. But homewares, on the other hand, make for an easy-shop alternative with plenty to peruse. H&M Home has changed the interior game with inexpensive, preppy pieces to elevate any space.
Buy now £14.99, H&M
Wavey Casa Checked Ruffled-Trim Cotton Cushion Cover
Create your dream Barbie-inspired Mojo Dojo Casa House with a piece from Wavy Casa. The pink-yellow checkerboard showstopper will automatically fill the space with feminine flair and oodles of fun.
Buy now £25.00, Selfridges
Toast Cross Stitch Linen Cushion Cover
Unique yet versatile, Toast’s cross stitch linen cushion cover is dotted with embroidered cross motifs, inspired by traditional textiles that might be found in a cabin. The genderless piece has been crafted in India using 100 per cent linen to exude a breezy summer feel.
Buy now £75.00, Toast
Oliver Bonas Embroidered Border Pink Velvet Cushion Cover
The interiors experts at Oliver Bonas have mastered the art of preppy interiors. Block colours are given a bold twist in the label's homeware range, with this scatter number being a prime example. The lively cushion cover sets pink, red and white together to become a striking design detail.
Buy now £22.50, Oliver Bonas
Sophie Williamson Design Ruffled Pillow Cover
Inject your home with the on-trend granny chic touch. This sprawling blossom piece by Sophie Williamson Design taps into the British penchant for all things floral, yet would effortlessly suit any type of interior style.
Buy now £164.00, Wolf & Badger
AMUSE LA BOUCHE Stripe-print scalloped-edge linen cushion cover
Give beds and sofas a splash of colour with this fun cushion in clashing stripes of pink and red. It’s Barbie’s favourite colour palette but with a suitably grown-up twist. Measures 45cm x 45cm.
Buy now £75.00, Maison Flaneur
