Cushions under $50…

When decorating or updating the style of your living room or bedroom I find cushions an inexpensive way to do so. When comparing the cost of a brand new couch, bed, rug or coffee table – cushions can update the room or be easily changed when your tastes change.

I have cushions that have cost me $3 and the most expensive one was $95. What is ‘in style’ always ends up being replicated by chain stores, which means cheaper prices for the same look. Here is a selection of cushions under $50 from chain stores and a great online store I have found.

Freedom
Price Range of selection $39.95 – $29.95 (on sale now…$31.40 – $9.95)

IKEA
Some Ikea cushions are sold as covers and you have to buy the insert; howver the covers below are $10 – $12 and an insert will set you back $4.99. The most expensive one below is, top right and this is only $16.99!

Adairs
Price Range of selection $49.95 – $39.95 (on sale now…$34.95 – $19.95)

I have come across a great online store called ‘Down that Little Lane’. This is a one-stop online shop for unique gifts and beautiful homewares. You can filter by room, product and/or price which makes it really easy to find what you need. The below selection ranges from $49 – $25… worth a look.

Cushion love

I am a self confessed cushion addict… I have worked out that in my house I have 17 cushions. Now – they are not all on display… I have 3 that were so cheap they had to be bought and 2 that are on standby for when my six and a half month old is big enough for a bed and at least 4 that aren’t in rotation at the moment and will probably be replaced with new covers eventually! Yep, I love cushions.

What is so good about them? They can change the look and feel of a room and can be an inexpensive update for the Living Room or Bedroom… of course that depends on which cushions you are buying!

Thought I would take a look at the hot brands right now and how diverse their ranges are to suit almost any taste…

The DAN300 Group
Price Range: $59.95 – $120

bonnie and neil
Price Range: $125 – $155

Kip & Co
Price Range: $38 – $79

Pony Rider
Price Range: $54 – $129

Lumiere Art + Co.
Price Range: $120 – $130
The great thing about these beautiful cushions is you almost get 2 for 1. The top line shows the front of the cushion and the bottom line shows the back (left to right).

Next post… great cushions under $50!

Call in the decorator (part 2)…

This project was put on hold as we have a revision in budget and needs/wants.
The budget has doubled and is now $600. This still means no new couches but allows for the next big purchase…

TASK #2 COFFEE TABLE

My friend is drawn to the the ‘modern’ and/or ‘industrial’ style. Industrial in particular has become really popular and brands know they can charge for it! I have managed to come accross the odd bargain limiting myself to the $200 mark…

Left to Right

Top Row: IKEA, PS2012 Side Tables, from $49.99 each; IKEA, PS2012 Coffee Table – Dark Turquoise or White, RRP $59; Matt Blatt, Palette Round Table – various colours, RRP $92

Middle Row: ebay, Industrial Style Coffee Tables, Current Bid $101; Freedom, Stockholm Coffee Table – Oak/White, RRP $199; By Designs, Tavolo Coffee Table, RRP $249

Bottom Row: Living Styles, Osaka Coffee Table, $199; Milan Direct, Industrial Coffee Table – Iron, RRP $229; Matt Blatt, Replica Eames Coffee Table – Walnut, $229

At this stage the winner is the great Ebay find… hopefully we can get it for around $110 max and still have a decent amount left to play with for soft furnishings, storage, wall hangings and a few fun decorative pieces!