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Brighten couch with cushions. Help!

11 years ago
We have a brown couch in our living room which is open to our kitchen. Our house is very light and mostly neutral in colour. I want to add some colour to the couch and room. I bought 4 cushions last weekend and I'm not sure I chose well. The shop said I can switch them. I would love to get some advice on the cushions I chose and whether I should change them, if so what should I look to get? Any advice welcome!

Comments (14)

  • 11 years ago

    I like those a lot, but if you could show pictures of your whole kitchen that would be great so I could see if the pillows match the room. If they don't match, I suggest pillows that match your kitchen and living area. Hope I helped!

  • 11 years ago

    I like them.

  • 11 years ago

    Agree with Vicki. Just 1 print and I like the aqua also. Is that a grand piano in your kitchen?

  • 11 years ago
    Thanks so much everyone. Really appreciate your input. Here are some more photos as requested HGTVLover. Jck910 yes it is. I like to see it more as part of the living room :) but the area is very open plan, I think you can see the layout better in the new photos. I also added more of the cushions, they are very different on either side so it's why the new photos look a bit different to the first photo! Thanks again!
  • 11 years ago
    The last few pictures.
  • 11 years ago
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    What a pretty, contemporary space you have! Personally, while I love the colors of the pillows, I'm not sure you need them at all. I kind of like the style of your modern sectional without pillows and think your rooms look great as it is. Often you will find that pillows slip off of leather, too. If you want to add some splashes of bold colors, add them through the use of art, flowers, and other accessories. Pinks and teals would look great in your space.

  • 11 years ago

    I agree with Karen Dumont on removing the pillows. I would go in another direction, and add a pretty throw to the back of the couch, for color and pattern. Even in summer, as sometimes air conditioning, especially if you're sitting under a vent can cause a chill. I've even used small tablecloths as lightweight throws. A throw in a modern print, in aqua and brown, would be very pretty. Have you considered changing your rug? It looks to be the same color as the sofa (on my screen), something with the aqua and brown would be pretty. rugs.com. has thousands. And I agree, you have a beautiful home.

  • 11 years ago
    I love those pillows--I would have to keep all of them and maybe only use 2-3 at a time. Pick up teals/pink with other accents. May I ask where you purchased them?
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks you All for your most useful opinions and tips, it's a great help! It hasn't crossed my mind to not have cushions, and I do think a lighter, brighter rug could help!

    Peggy, the cushions are made in South Africa, I'm not sure where you live but the manufacturer's website is www.elsonastudio.com. They only do bulk orders though so you have to buy them from shops around the country. Sorry if that's not much help!
  • 11 years ago

    Thanks for the pictures, Bridget! Now that I think about it, the pillows in brown and teal would definitely tie together with the rest of the room. I love the grand piano!

  • 11 years ago
    Thanks HGTVLover, appreciate your input very much!
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    11 years ago

    You might also consider slightly smaller cushions and then adding a lumbar pillow, which is more rectangular. The size of the cushions you selected seem to be overwhelming the couch.

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  • 11 years ago
    Thanks cg creative interiors!
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