Why I Started Creating Curated Cushion Sets
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Why I Created The Curated Cushion Sets & How They Make Decisions Easier…
A small story from the studio: When I look back to 2023, I can still picture the studio exactly as it was then — piles of fabrics, trims, samples and half‑finished ideas spread across every surface. I’d share a new cushion or a new print, and almost immediately the same messages would arrive:
“What goes with this?” “Would these work together?” “I love it, but I don’t know what to pair it with.”
And I understood it. Completely.
Choosing cushions sounds simple, but when you’re looking at colours, textures, trims, sizes and prints, it can feel anything but. Even in the studio, with everything laid out in front of me, I still spend time moving pieces around until something just feels settled.
So in 2023, I decided to make it easier.
That’s when the Curated Cushion Sets began — small, considered pairings and trios designed to take away the overwhelm and give you something that simply works.
A way to make styling feel calmer
The idea wasn’t to create anything complicated. It was the opposite. I wanted to offer ready‑made combinations that felt balanced, soft and effortless — the kind of pairings you’d naturally reach for if you had the time (and the piles of samples) to experiment.
Each set is created the same way I style in the studio: slowly, by eye, with fabrics laid out next to each other until the colours, textures and proportions feel right.
Some sets are gentle and meadow‑inspired. Some are deeper and more woodland‑led. Some are playful, with bolsters and ruffles. Some are simple and timeless.
But they all share the same intention: to make your home feel considered without you having to overthink a thing.
Bring soft charm and timeless texture into your home with our Green Meadow Cushion Trio, a beautifully curated set that blends classic ticking stripe with delicate raised embroidery. This trio offers a fresh, cottage‑inspired feel while maintaining the refined, premium finish Alterme Home is known for.
The set includes one 45×45cm raised embroidered floral cushion in blue and green with elegant piping, paired with two 45×45cm green ticking stripe cushions finished with a matching ruffle trim. Each cushion comes complete with a luxury duck feather insert for a full, plump, high‑end look.
What’s Included
1 × 45×45cm Raised Embroidered Floral Cushion with Piping Beautiful blue and green floral embroidery with refined piping. Finished with a luxury duck feather insert.
2 × 45×45cm Green Ticking Stripe Cushions with Matching Ruffle Trim Classic stripe with a soft ruffle edge for a charming, layered look. Each includes a luxury duck feather insert.
Curated Set Price: £205 Enjoy a small saving when you purchase the complete, stylist‑designed trio.
Why This Set Works
Perfect balance of pattern and texture
Cottage‑inspired palette that feels fresh and timeless
Premium linen and embroidered detailing
Luxury duck feather inserts for comfort and shape
Ideal trio for sofas, beds, or accent chairs
Style Inspiration
Layer this set on a neutral sofa, pair with natural woods, or use it to soften a bedroom palette. The floral cushion adds gentle detail, while the ruffled ticking stripe brings movement and charm.
Three Years Later…
Now, in 2026, the curated sets have become one of my favourite parts of Alterme Home. They’ve grown with the collection — new prints, new trims, new shapes — but the purpose is still exactly the same.
People still tell me how much easier it feels to choose cushions this way. How a set has finished their sofa. How they finally feel confident mixing patterns. How they didn’t have to second‑guess themselves.
And that’s really why I keep creating them.
Bring depth, texture, and a touch of nature into your home with our Woodland Walk Cushion Duo, a beautifully curated pairing featuring our exclusive in‑house print. This set blends earthy khaki tones with rich green detailing, creating a calm, grounded look that works effortlessly across modern, rustic, and countryside‑inspired interiors.
The duo includes a 50×50cm khaki linen‑look stripe cushion and a 40×60cm exclusive Woodland Walk cushion — a dark green botanical print on natural linen, finished with a thick contrast green fringe trim. Each cushion comes complete with a luxury duck feather insert for a full, premium finish.
What’s Included
1 × 50×50cm Khaki Linen‑Look Stripe Cushion A warm, earthy stripe that anchors the set. Includes a luxury duck feather insert.
1 × 40×60cm Woodland Walk Exclusive Print Cushion with Thick Green Fringe Trim A dark green botanical print on natural linen, designed in‑house at Alterme Home. Finished with a bold green fringe and a luxury duck feather insert.
Curated Set Price: £125 Enjoy a small saving when you purchase the complete, stylist‑designed duo.
Why This Set Works
Exclusive in‑house print for a unique, elevated look
Beautiful contrast of scale (square + lumbar)
Earthy, nature‑inspired palette that suits any interior
Premium linen textures with statement fringe detailing
Luxury duck feather inserts for comfort and shape
Style Inspiration
Style this duo on an armchair, layer it on a bed, or pair it with neutral cushions for a warm, woodland‑inspired look. The lumbar cushion adds structure, while the stripe brings softness and balance.
Introducing this season’s new curated sets
As the collection has grown, so has the way I approach these pairings. This season’s sets continue the same idea that started back in 2023 — combinations that feel balanced, soft and easy to live with — but with new fabrics, new shapes and a few exclusive prints that have become part of Alterme Home.
Some sets lean into gentle meadow greens. Some are deeper and more woodland‑led. Some bring in playful bolsters and ruffles. Others stay simple and timeless.
Each one has been created slowly in the studio, piece by piece, until the colours and proportions felt settled. I hope this season’s collection makes choosing cushions feel calmer, and helps you find combinations that feel at home in your space.
Explore our latest cushion sets here!
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