Choosing Cushions

Small cushions, pillows or throw pillows are attractive home accessories which complement your overall home furnishing. Before you buy them, determine where you are going to use them because different kinds of fillings serve different purposes. The most popular types of pillows/cushions are these five:

1. Feather and down: Ideal for scatter cushions as well as for loose cushions for the seats of sofas and chairs. It’s soft, resilient and wears well.
2. Sythetic wadding: Light in weight and the filling is washable. Some are allergy-free which makes them ideal for anyone allergic to feathers or down.
3. Kapok: This is a lightweight, inexpensive filling suitable for cushions both indoors and out. It’s non-absorbent but not as longlasting as some other fillings, as it tends to go lumpy with wear.
4. Plastic foam chips: Foam chips do not have the smooth appearance of the latex and plastic foams. This type of pillow/cushion is economical and are suitable as garden cushions because the chips do not absorb moisture.
5. Latex and plastic foam: Made in various shapes and sizes and in different qualities, this type of cushion wears well.