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A bed styled with green and pink scatter cushions.
Wicklewood

The Great British Cushion Debate

The Great British Cushion Debate...a hot topic in our households. You too? Well we are here to fight Team Cushion's corner and show you lots of ways you can style your scatter cushions. We spoke to the wonderful interior designer Lucy Marsh, who is listed in the prestigious House & Garden Directory of the 100 Leading Interior Designers. Lucy is recognised as ‘a leading British designer creating timeless luxurious interiors.’ Join us as Lucy gives us her top tips for styling cushions in your home.

A collage of bold printed scatter cushions.
Fermoie | Wicklewood | Kelling Designs | Kalinko

"When dressing a room I add layer upon layer of colour, texture and pattern to achieve the perfect balance of style and comfort.

Cushions are an essential element as they bring character and warmth; a depth of colour, soft textures, intricate patterns, embroidered details...."

Lucy Marsh

1. Create a Focal Point

A strong geometric block print pattern or embroidered fabric on a cushion cushion will add character and detail to an interior scheme. 

Lucy Marsh cushions.
Lucy Marsh

2. An Injection of Colour

Cushions can bring an uplifting flash of colour which brightens a calm space.

Some colourful cushions to brighten a neutral space.
Wicklewood
Cushion, Red Wicker, Square, Large, 54cm
Fermoie
£170.00
Cushion, Square, Red Cove Linen, Small, 43x43cm
Fermoie
£140.00
Cushion, Square, Chiltern Linen, Orange, Small, 43cm
Fermoie
£140.00
Cushion, Friendly Folk, Melon, Orange, 43cm
Andrew Martin
£95.00
Cushion Cover, Nostell, Diamonds, Seaweed Green
OKA
£55.00
Cushion, Anoushka, Blue Green, 50cm
Wicklewood
£136.00
Cushion, Square, Cool Pink Cove, Linen, 43x43cm
Fermoie
£140.00
Cushion 55 x 55cm, Paradise
Andrew Martin
£63.00

3. Creating a Colour Palette

Lucy Marsh interiors.
Lucy Marsh

Cushions can be used to highlight an accent of colour, to tie in other features in the room, such as a vase or a fabric texture of the same hue. 

Cushion 55 x 55cm, Canvas
Andrew Martin
£63.00
Cushion, Kingdom Canvas
Andrew Martin
£63.00
Cushion, Navaho Grey, 55x55cm
Andrew Martin
£115.00
Cushion Cover with Fringing, 51cm, Stonewashed Linen, Aqua
OKA
£80.00
Cushion, Jaipur Acorn, Dove Grey, 45x45cm
Weaver Green
£55.00

4. Different fabrics for different settings

Different textured cushions.
Lucy Marsh

Cushions can give greater comfort by making a sofa more inviting to relax in, choose soft warm fabrics such as a velvet, wool or cashmere...

Cushions from the british brand Fermoie.
Fermoie
Cushion, Jaipur, Dusky Pink, 45 x 45cm
Christy
£35.00

5. I am often asked how many cushions

Lucy Marsh interiors.
Lucy Marsh

On a three seater sofa, I allow 5-6 scatter cushions; two large in each corner (50x50cm) with two smaller ones in front (45x45cm) and two rectangular shaped cushions (50x30cm) in the centre. The Wedding Present Company supply brands such as Wicklewood that do cushion sets - available to add to your wedding list. 

An oka bed with grey and white scatter cushions styled with a fur throw.
Oka
Lucy Marsh interiors.
Lucy Marsh

Lucy Marsh offers a bespoke cushion design service. For all your interior design queries contact Lucy and her team or email: enquiries@lucymarshinteriors.com. If you need help with your wedding list and what cushions to add, reach out to your wedding list advisor who will be able to help you with suggestions.