A particular trend that shows no sign of disappearing any time soon is folk inspired designs, which create a fun, bohemian feel wherever these items are placed. Folk prints which are extremely intricate and bold can easily become a focal point of a room, therefore you don’t need much to make a statement.

This Niki Jones Dara cushion features in Homes & Antiques this month, its gorgeous embroidery and hand stitched butterfly is perfect for carrying out the folk look. With this trend, mixing and blending of patterns & colours are a must. Be bold and layer cushions and throws from different brands & colour spectrums.

This quick and easy interior reinvention can be carried out with any theme or style. Which exciting new trend would you add to your home?

Cushions and throws by Bronte

Many of Bronte’s cushions feature subtle button detailing which contrast beautifully against their luxuriously soft textures.

Avoca Button Stoneware

Avoca are huge fans of the button design and their range of stoneware features the quirky and colourful mixed button design.

Avoca Block Button Stoneware

As well as white with colourful all over buttons, they also have a range of block coloured stoneware with a hint of the button pattern – ideal for a nod to this trend.

Marcus Rainbow Chair in Arielli Snow

Classic and understated, this Marcus Chair and footstool get a modern overhaul with their rainbow button detailing.

Are you a fan of the button trend? Which pieces would you add to your home?

Disney

Disney cartoons are famous all over the world, and the characters and comic strips have now entered the world of bed linen & towelling. From cushion covers & beautiful duvet sets to plush bathrobes & towels, this luxury range celebrates some of the most recognised cartoons of all time.

Disney

Fun yet sophisticated, the cushion covers have a sketchy feel and feature some famous faces- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. 

Disney

All of the Disney products are 10o% cotton, making them fantastically soft, and the bed linen, bathrobes and towels all feature comics starring Mickey Mouse alongside Donald and Goofy. A beige colour scheme is available alongside the white, too.

Would you add some Disney sparkle to your home, or perhaps give these as gifts this Christmas?

Pip Studio – Chinese Rose Cushion – Red

The floral design features butterflies and ribbons on a red background and the cushion is 100% cotton percale, measuring 45x45cm. It also features gingham piping, making it the perfect cushion to update a sofa or bed. Not only that, but this design is also available as a bolster cushion.

Chinese Rose Bolster Cushion – Red

These look great layered with other Pip Studio cushions, and with the beautiful vintage inspired design they will brighten up any home and make an ideal luxury gift for someone special!

Are you a fan of Pip Studio? Which cushion is your favourite?

Kigali Cushion – 149 – Missoni Home

Missoni Home are famous for their striped designs and this Kigali cushion adds a fantastic twist to a classic look. The waves in the stripes give it an unusual 3D rippled look and the colours range from reds through to cooler greens. This cushion complements the Karoo design from Missoni but looks fabulous with many other decors too!

Abruzzo Cushion – Ocean Blue – William Yeoward

This stunning cushion from William Yeoward has a light-reflecting metallic sheen, and the velvet stripes and dots are all hand stitched with utmost care. Blue fringing on the ends gives it a fashionable look and it would sit perfectly on a neutral sofa- but the easy colours mean it can blend easily into several interiors. It’s available in other colour schemes, too.

Phipps Cushion – Aubergine – Designer’s Guild

Velvet stripes are  big hit and Designer’s Guild have got it down perfectly with this Phipps cushion. It’s reversible and richly textured, and it’s also trimmed with satin. The pad is filled with duck feathers making it a marvellously soft and luxurious addition to a chair or sofa. Six different colours are available!

Sensuelle Faux Fur and Striped Cushion – Blue & Purple – Sonia Rykiel

If all-over velvet is a little too rich for your interior, this cotton and acrylic mix could be perfect. The stripes are thin, even and delicate in purples, pinks, yellows and greens, and a pop of luxury is added by the fur trim and backing, meaning it can be reversed easily and add a different feel to your room. Other colours are available and it looks fantastic layered with Sonia Rykiel bedding and throws.

Which cushion is your favourite? Do you have a brand you rely on for sensational stripes?

This week has seen the London 2012 Multi Heart Emblem Cushion in blue prove extremely popular with the press being featured in both The Times and the Daily Mail newspapers. A must have memento of the London 2012 Olympic & Paraympic games, each cushion from the collection will be treasured for years to come. With the modern Olympic 2012 Emblem, the traditional Union Flag and the ubiquitous Jan Constantine heart the collection embodies a crescendo of Britishness, creating fantastic Olympic heirlooms of the future.

Ideal mementos of the London Games each of these bright and stylish cushions have been manufactured under license as official merchandise of the 2012 Olympics. Featuring hand embroidered detailing each design will instantly brighten up your sofa and they look great mixed and matched together.

Jan Constantine has also created the striking Team GB collection of cushions. Both quintessentially British and perfectly suited to be heirlooms of the future, no sofa this summer will be complete without one of these must-have collector’s items.

Have you got tickets to the Olympics or will you be enjoying the action at home?

Nadaun Cushion by Missoni Home

This striking Nadaun cushion features a bold graphic wave / flame design in multi colours of purple, orange, blue, yellow, cream & green. It is the perfect cushion for adding pattern to a plain sofa or bed.

Neda Cushion by Missoni Home

Invest in one of the season’s biggest trends with this bold and beautiful floral print Neda cushion. Included in the Neda range are patchwork & embroidered cushions, poufs and a throw, layer all together or mix and match with more Missoni Home soft furnishings for a stunning effect.

Nossen Cushion by Missoni Home

If your tastes are more understated than the Nossen cushion is for you, it features a classic Missoni zigzag stripe design in grey & white and is available in three different sizes. An ideal luxury gift, this Nossen cushion will be a welcome addition to any home.

Noceda Cushion by Missoni Home

Create a truly striking modern look in your living space with this vibrant Noceda cushion. With a graphic geometric design in pastel multi colours this unique cushion will be an instant eye catcher in any room and there is also a matching pouf available.

Nantes Cushion by Missoni Home

This Nantes cushion is a modern take on a classic stripe look, with graphic broken stripes in an array of colours it will refresh any room in need of a quick update. Available in two sizes, add two of each size to a sofa for a sensationally stripy look.

For more stunning Missoni Home cushions head to Amara where we have over one hundred designs for you to choose from.

Lobelia Cushion by Missoni Home

 Made from 100% cotton with a down filled cushion pad it is as comfortable as it is stylish. The bright floral design consists of a fusion of various flowers in neutral colours on a vibrant purple background, giving this cushion a delightful dramatic effect. The Lobelia floral pattern looks fabulous layered with more soft furnishings from Missoni Home, especially the Lobelia-Luz cushion, or combined with ranges such as Libertad or Lobos.

Mini British Bulldog Cushion by Jan Constantine

This Mini British Bulldog Cushion from the Jan Constantine Collection features a hand embroidered British Bull Dog appliqué on a cream background, quirky and original it will look fabulous layered with other cushions.

Black Crown Cushion by Jan Constantine

Add regal style to your sofa or bed with this Crown Cushion, it’s made from wool and also comes in cream and duck egg blue. Collect the set and mix together for an instant style update.

Galleon Cushion by Jan Constantine

‘A ship is a breath of romance…’ is embroidered on the bottom of this magnificent Galleon cushion from the Jan Constantine collection. A stand alone eye catcher, this cushion is perfect for placing on your favourite arm chair.

Black Psychedelic Zig Zag Cushion by Jan Constantine

Bright and stylish, this Psychedelic Zigzag Cushion features hand embroidered multi-coloured zigzag appliqués on a black background. It looks fabulous combined with other Jan Constantine cushions and throws and will add instant character to any living space.

Eye Cream Cushion by Jan Constantine

Everyone will be envious of this striking and unique Eye cushion! It has a fabulous hand embroidered eye design that looks great as a single cushion, paired, or mixed with more quirkily designed soft furnishings.

View more fabulous heirlooms of the future from the Jan Constantine Collection at Amara.