Choosing the perfect cushion combo every time!

This question comes up more than you would ever think! My gorgeous mum who you've met in store has a brown leather sofa so we've had lots of experience playing with this one. The key is to go for warm toned cushions. For example, think earthy caramels, olive greens, ochres, oatmeals and natural linen, and don’t forget you can add a pop of blush pink. So that the sofa doesn't feel too heavy, it is integral to include a light coloured cushion. I would suggest the Eadie Lifestyle Bedu, Boho or the new Bedouin. This will really lift and lighten the space.

I completely get this one and I've actually been in this situation myself before. The key to making this work is to select cushions which are a warm toned grey, rather than a cool grey. Let me give you a specific example from our collection…I would suggest selecting an Eadie Lifestyle Favo cushion over the norsu Lindemann Snow. The Favo has both grey and cream thread colours in it, meaning it works with most sofas and is extremely versatile. If you then combine this cushion with warmer selections such as the norsu Haven Oatmeal and the norsu Vanilla Parissi, you will see that your sofa will start to take on a warmer feel. I would also suggest the pop of colour you incorporate is more of an earthy tone than a cooler one. For example, something like the norsu Olive Washable, rather than the norsu Duckegg Lexus.

I personally keep these hidden behind my 60×60cm cushions. I put stacks of two to create nice height and I always ensure that where possible they are filled with feather, so they are nice and plump. I tend to hide them as Dan needs a special pillow from the Physio and, let's face it no one needs to see our slept on pillows!

60x60cm cushions are the same size as European pillows. You can certainly use your Europeans, however I would suggest you incorporate three decorative cushions to sit in front. I prefer to use our norsu 60×60cm cushions instead as the fabric is plusher and thicker and combining this with our feather filling, they always sit perfectly on the bed.

I am the worst person to ask! It's fair to say I should have been divorced 10 years ago.

Our classic norsu collection
Keep out of direct sunlight. Rotate regularly to avoid fading. Vacuum to remove dust and dirt. Do not remove cushion covers for separate cleaning or washing, even if zippers present. Shampoo clean using upholstery shampoo. Do not wet filling. Do not scrub with a stiff brush. Dry in shade away from direct heat. Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use. Treat spills and stains as soon as possible. Gently scrape any soil or mop any liquid from the surface of the fabric. Do not saturate the fabric or interior with water or cleaning liquids. Professional dry clean recommended.

Our Washables and Eadie Lifestyle cushions
Use a gentle cycle and do not wash the fabric at a temperature exceeding 40 degrees. Use a washing agent that does not contain optical brighteners and which is suitable for colour retention such as Earth Choice (3 X Ultra concentrate liquid), or Eco Store Laundry Powder or Omo Colour. Please remember that whilst cushion covers are machine washable, fabrics are still delicate and should be treated as such.

Can occur occasionally as a result of normal daily wear and should not be considered as a fault. Fibre pills can be removed by a battery operated pilling tool available from many department stores. 

In most cases, you really only need one statement cushion. In the first two example sketches below, which are small to average sized chairs, I would only suggest one. I suggest either a round or a 50x50cm. If you have an oversized lounge chair, it's your opportunity to splash out and include two. In this case, go for a 50x50cm and a 60x40cm rectangular shape.