Cushions have been used in homes noble homes and palaces for centuries. The earliest records can be found in the inventories of great palaces and manor houses as early as the middle ages. They were made from leather and often of immense size, firmly padded and used as seats. Their use as such was retained even after chairs became commonplace. Chairs prior to this period were of noble importance, lesser mortals than feudal lords sat on cushions, which also designated rank in the courts. Later, cushions were used to make hard wooden chairs, benches and stools more comfortable. Even as late as the 17th and 18th centuries in France and Spain, we understand from historical memoirs that they were still used as seats. In fact in the Spanish court, you were an honoured person indeed, if you were allowed to sit on a cushion, while in France, the prerogative to kneel on a cushion behind the king in church was a mark of status, firmly held by the privileged and rigidly controlled by those in authority.

Cushions in Your Home

So, start adding some bright and colourful cushions to your decor and add some personal style to your home. The best part about decorating with colourful cushions is that you have the freedom to try. It is a quick and affordable fix. If one design doesn’t work well, you can easily try something new. However take care when you are mixing more colours, stick to a maximum of three for a balanced and cohesive look. And make sure that the cushions are in complementary and not clashing tones.