The other week I popped up to the John Lewis Oxford Street Garden and fell in love with the monochrome cushions that decked the cosy cabins up there. They were part of the company’s collaboration with creative organisation PATTERNITY and I just had to return a few days later to buy one for myself. People are always asking me where my other black and white cushion is from (Happy + Co) and I thought this one would create an lovely focal point to this corner the living room.
It also got me thinking about doing a round-up of minimal, monochrome cushions, because they offer such an easy, simple way to add texture and interest to a space without the need for colour.
So if you want to add a bit of punch to your neutral home (I’m guessing you like pared-back and pale decor if you’re on these pages…) here’s 20 black and white designs that have caught my eye. They start from just £3.99 and go up to over £100, so whether you want a quick fix or to invest in something that will stand the test of time, there’s lots to love here.
1. Ayo cushion by OYOY, £60, Skandium
2. Recycled denim cushion, €79, By Mölle
3. Coast cushion covers, £30, Happy + Co
4. Connemara cushion, £12, Urbanara
5. Muuto accent cushion, £32.50, Amara
6. Cataya cushion, £18, Urbanara
7. Forma cushion by AYTM, £78, Scandinavian Design Center
8. Muuto tile cushion, £99, Scandinavian Design Center
9. John Lewis x PATTERNITY Ritual-Retreat cushion, £30, John Lewis
10. Khadi stripe cushion, £40, Habitat
11. Akin printed cushion, £12, Made.com
12. Patterned cotton cushion cover, £3.99, H&M Home
13. AM.PM. Fordell cushion, £28, La Redoute
14. Aron patterned cushion, £8, La Redoute
15. Paco black and white embroidered cushion, £65, Habitat
16. Fine Little Day Stripes cushion, £28, Scandinavian Design Center
17. Eleanor Pritchard Broadchalke cushion ink face, £127.50, Nest.co.uk
18. Black mini triangle cushion by Ferm Living, £41.00, Scandinavian Design Center
19. Tiiliskivi cushion by Marimekko, £39.50, Skandium
20. EFTERTANKE cushion, £15, IKEA
I’m most drawn to the bold graphic prints and contrasting textures of these designs. I have a bit of a thing (read: huge) for striped breton tops, maybe that obsession has translated into my interiors? Which is your favourite?
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