How-to Guides and Design Ideas

It's A Spring Thing

Grab a glass of lemonade and head outdoors to make this spring the best one yet. When summertime gets here, we have you covered! Furnish you outdoor living space with shading products so that the "perfect" spring day will last for months...

Take the Green Home Challenge

Take The Green Home Challenge this spring and learn three ways to add life to your outdoor space and heal the environment. By using recyclable, eco-friendly and all natural products, you can do your part in saving the environment from the comfort of your own home. Learn how you can create an eye-catching outdoor space by simply incorporating design, quality and eco-friendly products...

Deep Seating Cushions Explained

Deep seating as a phrase simply refers to a style of furniture. Think of a lounge chair, loveseat or sofa that can only be comfortably sat on WITH cushions. The furniture is nothing more than a frame without a cushion. In many cases, the furniture may not have anything other than a simple support structure for holding a cushion...

High Performance Outdoor Products

It's certainly evident that creating outdoor rooms is becoming the latest lifestyle movement. With television shows such as "Yard Crashers," "Take it Outside" and "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," we are looking at our outdoor spaces as extensions of our homes. It really makes sense to invest in a great outdoor space because it may add to the value to your property as well as give you and your family a better way to spend time together outside...

Custom Cushions are the Perfect addition to any Mudroom

You rarely hear people speak of mudrooms anymore. Of course they still exist, its just people would rather use a more hygienic term like laundry room, foyer, or an entry way. Nevertheless, mudrooms are a must have in every home. The very idea of having an extra space to hide away muddy shoes, extra shopping bags, sports equipment and those soggy rain coats just sounds heavenly for those of us who hate clutter in the rest of the house...

Mudrooms Can Provide a Barrier to Outdoor Allergens and Pesticides

Mudrooms provide a great place to drop off not only umbrellas, jackets and muddy boots but also all those outdoor allergens and pesticides that are easily transferred by your clothes and shoes directly into your home. Having a mudroom that separates the outside from the indoors is a necessary barrier when you are dealing with pollutants and toxins. Cleaner air quality and less cleaning products consumed is a huge benefit to your health and pocket book...

Replacement Cushions Add Life to Old Furniture

It's the time of year when we go outside. The chill of winter is finally gone for good; spring is beckoning us to come out and play. For some of us, going outside means looking at the outdoor patio furniture and raggedy-old cushions. Did you know that you can get replacement cushions for much less than buying all new furniture?...

Springtime Is Approaching; Add New Life to Your Outdoor Space

If you're ready to put away your winter boots and jackets it's a pretty good sign that you've got Spring fever. There is nothing better than feeling the warmth of the sun hitting your head and shoulders and a balmy breeze after a long cold winter of wishing and waiting for things to heat up. The outdoors is one place that people love to congregate, hang out with friends, get some sun and catch up on a little rest and relaxation...

Accessorize Your Space with Custom Cushions

Accessorize your living, dining and outdoor space with custom cushions from Cushion Source. We offer superior quality, beauty and customer satisfaction. Bench cushions, window seat cushions, chair cushions, outdoor cushions and more....

How to Coordinate Colors

When you are deciding on fabric choices, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Color Wheels are a great way to help you decide what colors coordinate, how pattern on pattern can work as well as using stripes. There really isn't an exact science when it comes to design...

How to Choose Throw Pillows for Your Indoor Setting

Incorporating throw pillows is one of the quickest ways to bring life to furniture, bedrooms and window seats without breaking the bank. Indoor throw pillows make a room more cozy and comfortable, more importantly they can provide a dramatic look to an otherwise dull room...

How to Bring Comfort to Your Kitchens with Custom Indoor Cushions

Kitchens are the place where memories are made. Baking with mom and grandma, sharing recipes past down from generation to generation and having long conversations with family over delicious holiday meals. The kitchen is the place for lots of nurturing of the body and mind; however, the kitchen should be a place that is comfortable for your family and guests so they will want to stay and linger...

Outdoor Settings for Fall and Winter Gatherings

During the fall and winter months most of us are accustomed to staying indoors and snuggling under a blanket next to a fire. Even though cooler months are headed this way you can still create an outdoor setting perfect for fall and winter with a few minor changes to your current outdoor area...

French Country Design

French country design has a unique way of combing elements that are found in nature such as wood textures, lavender flowery settings, blue calm waters and burnt red and yellow sunsets. There are many features that contribute to the French Country style of decorating but it always looks casual, Old World and welcoming...

Victorian Design

Victorian design consists of elegant floral prints, rich colors of mauve, hunter greens and purples elaborate ornate posts, staircases and plaster work with large furniture and heavy draping and wall paper. Many people still incorporate elements of this era into their home decor. Though the Victorian style was a popular one, it was not unique...

Art Deco Design

During the Roaring Twenties, the United States was heavily influenced by Europe after World War I. It was a time of great innovation, new technologies and an awakening of new ideas and expression. It was a way of coping during a post-war time. Everything from music, dancing, fashion and design were all changed and altered...

Mid-Century Design

The Mid-Century modern design era was around the mid-1940s to 1960s. This style was hugely influenced by Scandinavian architecture and design. Providing function and comfort was as important as form and design in the Mid-Century. Furniture was especially made with simple lines and organic curves and shapes...

Create a Fall Harvest Living Room

Some of the best weather is during the fall harvest months. There are colors and textures which are incomparable to any other time of year. Even though this season seems to come and go very quickly, it is great to revel in all its glory, even if just for a moment. Decorating our homes is one way we welcome the season with open arms. Though we sometimes make decorating a difficult task, it doesn't have to be...

Add a New Look to Your Kitchen Before the Holiday Feast

The holidays are around the corner, do you have plans to invite friends and family over? It might be time to rethink your kitchen area. It's been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home so take a long hard look at what is stopping your kitchen from looking its best. Most would say they need to replace the counter tops, appliances and lighting. While this would be ideal, why not go a different route and update your chairs and kitchen nooks with custom cushions? Cushions can create ...

How to Store Your Cushions

Fall is upon us and it's time to think about bringing in your outdoor cushions and pillows. Of course, you have the option to keep your Sunbrella cushions outdoors year-round; however, you can up the life span of your cushions by taking proper care and maintenance ...

Creating a Room that Grows with Your Child

Decorating a kid's room can be a big task, especially when you may not have the resources to decorate at every stage of your child's budding life. Eventually, children grow up and so does their taste in style. So why not choose a pallet that will serve your child well into the future. Believe it or not the pallet you choose has a huge impact on how accommodating and flexible your room ...

Designing for Small Spaces

Most homes in the city are not known for their enormous amount of square footage. Nevertheless, it hasn't stopped people from wanting to live there. Designing for small spaces can be quite challenging. There are plenty of creative ways to make a small room look larger and less crowded. The question is, are you ready for your creativity to be challenged? ...

Outdoor Entertaining during the Winter Season

Don't let cold weather stop you from creating a functional outdoor space during the winter months. The cold chill of the season is always a great opportunity to gather with family and friends and still stay warm. Here are a few suggestions to help you get your outdoor area ready for whatever event you may consider ...