Cushions and throws are great multitaskers; they can bring personality to your room, pull a design scheme together and provide extra warmth and support for your cosiest living spaces. # Consider the seasons As soft furnishings can be changed with relative ease, they are perfect for updating your space quickly. Think about how you can use […]
Some people can be a little wary about choosing colour for their home – and with valid reason. As well as having a visual impact, colour can also subliminally affect your mind, and consequently, your emotional response in that space. Blue, for example, is thought to bring confidence and a feeling of security, whereas orange […]
Cushions can certainly add their magic to any room; they lend a comfy and cosy touch to a sofa, and add hugely to the overall style of your space. It’s easy to spot cushions that you love, but not as easy to arrange them to best suit your desired look. Here are some tips you […]
Etymology of word ,,cushions” The word cushion comes from Middle English cushin, from Anglo-French cussin, quissin, based on a Latin word meaning ‘cushion for the hip’, from coxa‘hip, thigh’. The Romans also had a word cubital ‘elbow cushion’, from cubitus ‘elbow’. The first known use of the word cushion was in the 14th century. A cushion is a soft furry bag of some ornamental material, stuffed […]