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Our Ultimate Guide To Cushions + Throws For Every Style

There’s really nothing better in the heart of winter than bunkering down under a cosy blanket on the couch. And when it comes to winter warmers in your home, you can’t go past practical decor like cushions and throws to elevate your living area — or bedroom.

If you’re looking to add a pop of colour to your home with bold tones and patterns, or perhaps seeking something chic and minimal to keep you toasty through the cooler weather, we’ve covered all bases.

Below, check out our favourite cushions and throws in three different styles!

Written

Emily Holgate

Image courtesy of Fenton & Fenton. Utopia Cushion in Sky. Utopia Cushion in Citrine. Zulta Cushion.

01. Fenton & Fenton Snow Throw – Blossom 02. St Albans Alpaca Throw Derby 03. Narrow Window South Beach Palm Leaf 04. St Albans Mohair Throw Carvinvale 05. Ferm Living Grand Cushion – Camel + Red 06. St Albans Mohair Throw Charlotte

01. Scotato Stripe Cushion – Tan and Orange 02. St Albans Alpaca throw Derby 03. Cillie Knitted Inverse Throw 04. Fenton & Fenton Zulta Cushion In The Parker.

05. Arket Evelina Kroon Wool Blanket 06. Tekla Le Corbusier Mohair Blanket – Bleu 07. Città Civic Cushion 08. Curio Life In Stripes Cushion 09. Trinket Solo Otto Cushion – Eden

01. Bonnie & Neil Boucle Trio Stripe Khaki Ivory Cushion 02. Hommey Essential Boucle – Berry Cushion 03. St Albans Mohair Throw Applewood 04. Bonnie & Neil Boucle Wide Stripe Magenta Cushion 05. Trinket Solo Otto Cushion – Patina 06. St Albans Mohair Throw Jazz 07. Abode Palazzo Cushion – Marine

01. Wallace & Sewell Ladsun Cushion 02. Trinket Solo Nova Bolster – Patina 03. Few & Far Caspian Cushion

04. Few & Far Yvette Cushion 05. Tekla Lambswool Blanket – Blanc and Jaune Stripes 06. Città Civic Cushion 7. Few & Far Hartley Cushion + Yvette Cushion

Bright + Bold

Whether you’re fearless with bright colours and contrasting patterns, or just looking to add some new hues to your space, this collection is for you.

Some of our favourite local makers have nailed this look, such as Sydney-based homewares label Curio Practice whose playful stripey cushions are always on our wishlists (and come in four different colour combos!).

Melbourne-based brand Trinket Solo’s funky Otto cushions are another fun option to keep with the stripe theme. And if you’re really daring, opt for an alternative patterned throw to contrast your cushions — think checks or geometric designs!

01. Image supplied by Weave Piazza Throw Mineral 02. ferm living Brown Cotton Cushion 03. Curio Neapolitan Dreamer Stripe Blanket 04. Image courtesy of Città

01. Weave Nicolo Natural Image supplied by Weave 02. Jardan Wildwood Square Cushion Citron 03. Curio Oats Texture Blanket 04. Sundance Studios Cloud Check Cushion

05. Jardan Duke Fringe Cushion Olive 06. Curio Mushroom Patchwork Blanket 07. Weave Lorenzo Spice + Lorenzo Shadow Image supplied by Weave.

01. Curio The Woven Cushion 02. Città Basketweave Cushion 03. St Albans Mohair Throw Drysdale 04. St Albans Alpaca Throw Oyster

05. Few & Far Harriet Throw – Moss 06. Ferm Living Darn Cushion Cover 07. Sundance Studios Mohair White Waffle Cushion 08. Weave Senso Earth. Image supplied by Weave.

01. Città Basketweave Cushion 02. St Albans Mohair Throw Flinders 03. Città Twill Cushion Cover 04. Waverley Mills Classic Throw in Dark Grey 05. Città Folio Cushion 06. Città Drift Handwoven Cushion

Soft + Neutral

Minimalists, we see you. As you know, neutral doesn’t have to mean boring! If you’re looking for a more subtle, pared-back look, softer tones can make your space feel infinitely cosier without clashing with your existing palette.

You can also still dabble in understated patterns and muted colours — Few & Far’s chequered Harriet throw is the perfect example of something that’s still playful but with subdued tactile detailing. It also comes in four trendy shades so you can mix and match depending on your mood, or the season.

01. Ferm Living Border Patchwork Cushion 02. Città Ida Bolster 03. St Albans Mohair Throw Maggie 04. Few & Far Harriet Throw 05. Narrow Window Paul Smith Exaggerated Plaid

01. Wallace & Sewell Erno Throw 02. Sundance Studios Night Cushion 03. Ferm Living Grand Cushion – Chocolate/ Bright Blue 04. St Albans Alpaca Throw Atlantic

05. Noa Blanket C o 06. Curio Spicy Mousse Chains 07. Ferm Living Bothy Check Cushion 08. Abode Cusi Cushion 09. Few & Far Natalia Cushion + Honorata Cushion in Chocolate Torte

01. Città Twill Cushion 02. In Bed Linen Bolster in Navy Gingham 03. Waverley Mills Essential Throw in Berry 04. Curio Highlander Check 05. Città Folio Cushion 06. Noa Blanket C o 07. Trinket Solo Frame Cushion – Juniper

01. Cillie Knitted Inverse Throw 02. Abode Palazzo Cushion 03. Image Courtesy of Waverley Mills 04. Wallace & Sewell Chipperfield Cushion 05. Ferm Living Grand Cushion Cover – Olive/ Bright Blue

06. Wallace & Sewell Chipperfield Throw 07. Città Wyatt Cushion 08. Few & Far Natasha Cushion

Rich + Cosy

We’re loving these dark, elegant hues at the moment , particularly blues, browns and reds — perfect for winter and adding a tasteful pop of colour or patterned detail to your space.

There’s something about wool that provides such a cosy vibe, so St Albans’ deep navy Peruvian alpaca throw is a gorgeous option if you’re looking for a touch of luxury in your home. Or, opt for its chequered mohair throw in various tonal greys for a more contemporary look.

As for cushions, play around with patterns with Ferm Living’s patchwork cushion cover, crafted from organic cotton and featuring coloured panels arranged in a semi-concentric border layout. We love the subtle blue detailing, but the sage and dark sand shades will also provide that same cosy effect.