26 Patchwork Quilts & Cushions To Add Retro Charm To A Room
Enter your cottagecore era with our edit of the best patchwork quilts and cushions, sure to add nostalgic charm to your home.
The last few years have seen the interior world move away from ultra-modern styling, clean lines and stripped-back spaces, instead, leaning into more eclectic, traditional and tactile homeware pieces. You may call it ‘granny chic’ or the return of chintz, and the look really isn’t for everyone, but it looks set to stay for the foreseeable with a plethora of cute independent brands bringing artisanal pieces to bedrooms or tired sofas, as well as plenty of high street iterations filtering in.
To ensure the look stays cool and contemporary and less Raggedy Ann, be selective with the types of home furnishings you choose. A patchwork cushion on a mid-century chair can add a homely touch; a whimsical bedspread over children’s bed linen can add character; and a kaleidoscope-esque throw on a sofa can spruce up a tired space and keep you cosy during chilly January nights.
Brands to look out for are the likes of Projektityyny, the Dorset-based label that specialises in patchwork quilting. Their bedspreads and blankets make for the perfect addition to a children’s bedroom or as an extra special newborn gift, but really they are so beautifully made and available in sweet ice cream shades that we’d happily style them all over the house.
Similarly, Coco & Wolf has some pretty cushions worked together from classic Liberty prints, and Etsy have some affordable options if you’re looking for something entirely unique.
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Florals work just as well in winter as they do the warmer months and this collab between Yolke and Salvesen Graham has us wanting to do a new bed linen order asap. Style at the end of the bed on it’s own, or add in the matching pillowcases too for a modern take on chintz charm.
YOLKE X SALVESEN GRAHAM WINTER ROSE QUILT, £350
The retro feel of patchwork plays perfectly into children’s bedroom design. Add a touch of nostalgia with Zara’s sweet checkerboard patchwork throw. Ideal for styling, adding extra layer of warmth and building dens in the daytime.
PATCHWORK QUILT, £129.99, ZARA
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