Cushions can brighten a room – they can add colour to an otherwise neutral colour scheme, and they can change the look of a room completely, all for very little cost. In a new series we look at some of our favourites, starting with red cushions. 1. Knitted red cushion Handmade accessories are always popular…
Striking Conran Paris Tokyo cushion
French company Iosis made this striking woven tapestry cushion, combining images from both Parish and Japan. Set on a rose pink background, the Eiffel Tower takes centre stage with colourful silhouettes of a Japanese geisha and blossom carefully arranged throughout the piece. The colour brightens up the room, while the detail provides a talking point….
Half price Dapple bubble rug from John Lewis
A rug is an excellent form of home accessory to use to add colour or interest into a room, or to bring together your interior design scheme. This acrylic woven rug Dapple rug is bursting with colour and interest. Bright and bold, it features an array of multi-sized bubbles and would be perfect for a…
Kirstie Allsopp Lydia applique hearts cushion
This bright and cheery red heart design cushion, which gives the look of applique, is part of the Lydia range designed by Kirstie Allsopp. The red Lydia cushion has a homespun, country feel to it and costs £22 from Kaleidoscope. Matching soft furnishings are available too. If you like this, you may also like Kirstie…
Ferm Living robot cushions
One of the latest trends to hit the interior design world is for robot-themed home accessories. This pair of large and small robot cushions are designed by Ferm Living. They’d be fun to include in a boy’s bedroom and matching pieces, such as robot bedding and robot wall stickers are available. The cushions are sold…









