If you're looking for an instant way to give your home a luxury finish, without having to redesign the whole place, then introducing a piped contrast cushion to a living room or bedroom is the affordable and chic solution.
Piped contrast cushions, as the name suggests are cushions that have piping around the edge of the cushion, but rather than being in the same colour or print as the rest of the cushion its in a contrasting colour or print. This sharp and clean looks gives it an elevated edge with the contrast pulling in your eye and making it feel more bespoke than a standard cushion.
Though they may look expensive, many piped contrast cushions are similar prices to normal ones.
One of our favourites right now is from Next and it's just £10!
The cushion is an expensive looking sage green cushion, with a crisp cream piping on the edge. Sage is one of the year's most popular shades thanks to its rich earthiness adding depth to a room, while also creating a sense of calm. When contrasted with the white piping, the green really pops and adds a luxurious colour palette to your room.
It comes in three different sizes - 50x50cm, 59x59cm and 40x59cm, however our favourite is the classic 50x50cm which gives the most expensive shape of the cushions.
If green isn't your thing, the piped contrast cushion is also available in a navy/cream, light orange/cream and a grey/white.
Next customers have raved about the cushion with one shopper saying: "For value alone these cushions are absolutely stunning! They look so expensive and high quality, which they are. Just beautiful!" And another said: "I would definitely recommend these cushions. Beautiful choice of colours and affordable."
If you're looking for more piped cushion inspiration, then these are some of our favourites on the high street right now:
Bailey Brushed Cotton Velvet Piped Cushion
Bailey Brushed Cotton Velvet Piped Cushion
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