To create a welcoming and cozy home, it’s less about how much you can fill your rooms with decorations and more about how you combine different textures, fabrics and shapes. At Kolka, we know that the perfect mix of decorative cushions, throws and quilts can turn an ordinary room into a warm and inviting environment, or from simple to chic. Whether you're updating your living room or giving your bedroom a seasonal makeover, layering is the easiest way to create an upscale comfortable feel.
This article explains the process of how to layer to create a comforting feel with Kolka's handmade products.
1. Start With a Strong Base: Decorative Cushions
Start the process of layering with the use of decorative cushions. Cushions help to establish the overall feel of your room and provide a fun way to express yourself through colour and pattern. By adding decorative pillows to your lounge furniture, your unique personality will become evident to your guests.
Select cushion styles that coordinate with your room's colours, as this will have a dramatic impact on the overall appearance of your space. Brightly-coloured visual pillows can help liven up an otherwise dull or dark space, while muted hues will lend themselves well to an organic, minimalistic appearance. Our decorative cushion collection was crafted by hand to create a unique and authentic feel, allowing for creativity in styling.
Pro Tip: When styling with decorative pillows, use a variety of shapes, sizes, textures, and colours to make a stylish and comfortable look. Consider using a combination of embroidered designs and solid styles, and play with layering on your sofa by adding 2–3 decorative pillows per corner to create an inviting space.
2. Add Warmth With Throws: Blanket and Throws That Do More
The cushions are like the character of your home and the blankets and throws form the "soul" of your home decor. A throw tossed over the back or arm of a sofa or chair can instantly change the way a piece of furniture looks. Throws also create a much-needed sense of warmth and they add texture to furniture while creating that 'lived-in' aesthetic that most designers are after.
At Kolka, we create the best quality cotton throws. They are made to be soft and breathable and can be used throughout the entire year. Each of our throws is built to not only look good hanging on your furniture but also to be used daily; they are a great option to place over the back of a sofa, on a chair for reading, or across your bed for a little extra warmth.
How to Layer Throws for Sofas:
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Hang a throw loosely over one arm of the chair/sofa to create a more casual and relaxed appearance
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Fold a throw and drape it across the arm of the chair/sofa to achieve a cleaner and more streamlined look.
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For a more expensive-looking 'hotel-style' sofa look, layer multiple throws on sofa, in similar colour tones.
3. Finish With Comfort: Quilts That Add Depth & Personality
Your bedroom is not the only place to use quilts. The layering nature of your project would be incomplete without quilts included as part of that equation. An already beautiful quilt will give your design palette a more complete and rich-looking appearance.
The collection of Kolka's handcrafted quilts is renowned for its soft feel, complex stitching pattern, and artisan quality. Kolka's quilts are made from cotton and drape light enough to allow layering, but they also keep you warm by providing an additional layer of comfort and stability to your bed.
Styling Tip:
Layer your quilt at the end of your bed and place 2–3 complementary cushions that match either the colour or texture of your quilt next to it. By doing this, you will create a more sophisticated and polished appearance for your bedroom.
How Layering Works (and How Kolka Enhances It)
Layering brings depth to your space, both physically and emotionally. With the right selection of textiles, your home's interiors will become a more intimate environment without feeling cluttered or overstuffed.
Kolka has created an entirely new way of layering your textiles with their products:
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Handcrafted textile designs that radiate personality and artistry
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Small batch production — delivering the highest quality
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Using natural fabrics ideal for the climates and lifestyles of Australians
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Creating textiles with timeless textures that do not follow trends, but instead, become trendsetters
Conclusion:
Kolka offers a wide variety of decorative cushions, cotton throws and quilts, that allow you to layer your home creating a comfortable and inviting living environment that is enjoyable to come home to.
Discover the handmade collection of Kolka and start creating your own unique layered home today!
FAQs
1. What type of decorative cushions are best suited for my home?
When selecting decorative cushions, it's important to consider the colour palette of your room, its overall look and feel (e.g., modern, timeless, rustic, etc.) and the fabric types used. Mixing up different patterns, solid colours and/or textures can create visual interest and depth. Kolka has designed their range of handmade decorative cushions to match those various styles.
2. How many decorative cushions should I use on my sofa?
To create a well-balanced visual effect, place two to three decorative cushions on the corners of the sofa. Use larger-sized pillows in the centre area of the sofa to provide additional visual interest.
3. What is the best type of throw blanket for all seasons?
Cotton throw blanket are perfect for year-round use. They are breathable in the summer months, but provide warmth during winter. They also make it easy to create layered furniture seating on sofas, beds, etc.
4. How can I incorporate quilts into the layering process?
Incorporate a quilt by adding it to the foot of your bed, and pairing it with your favourite decorative cushions and a bordering throw to create a finished, structured look, plus the added benefit of extra colour and warmth. Kolka has designed their long-lasting cotton quilts to provide comfort while remaining lightweight and easy to incorporate into your layered décor.
5. Does layering decorative cushions and throws truly have an impact on the atmosphere of a room?
It definitely does! Adding decorative cushions, decorative throws and quilts adds visual interest and create a much more personable feel to any room or location. By layering these items together, you instantly enhance the atmosphere of a space without needing to undergo any significant changes to the furnishings.
6. Are the cotton quilts great for weather in Australia?
Cotton quilts are great for Australia because they are lightweight, breathable, and can be used as a layer for most climates all year round.
7. What colour combination is best for layering cushions and throws?
Neutral colours like sage green, beige, grey and cream are perfect for layering. Accent cushions and seasonal décor can be added in bright colours for some variety and excitement.