Accessories With a Patriotic Edge

By Gail Anderson

As far as accessories go, cushions have been one of the favourites for several years and these days it is possible to get every conceivable design to suit every home and style requirement. From traditional to contemporary, from rustic to funky they are all there to be used and enjoyed but one of the most appealing and unique designs has to be that of the union jack.

All over the world this emblem is instantly recognisable and the bold colours stand out in any environment so it is only fitting to use this truly unique standard in choosing to use a union jack cushion. The emblem itself can be 'tweaked' by for example keeping to the actual motif but using different colours or fabrics to fit in with a particular colour scheme. If the three traditional colours are going to be used then make sure that your design scheme is able to handle the boldness comfortably but as the design is timeless it should be fairly easy to incorporate it into any interior design project. There is no doubt that a union jack cushion would make a great fashion statement injecting a certain humour and patriotic touch to your domestic environment.

It would obviously be too much to try and co-ordinate a whole interior scheme based on this design so it is best to keep it as a major focal point bearing in mind that you can change the colours around, substitute primary for pastels, and use any type of material you think may be suitable for this purpose. You can, for example, play around with the shape whilst still maintaining the actual 'theme' or use colour coordinating piping bringing the three colours back into play. In some cases the union jack cushion may be for display only and you could go for the option of using glass beads, sequins or even semi precious stones but remember this choice would not be practical for every day living and would fall under the specialist category. Likewise, the use of luxurious materials look and feel magnificent but bear in mind any general wear and tear; natural silk is an extremely hard wearing fabric but is prone to quickly fading if exposed to direct sunlight so the more unusual fabrics should be used with care but they are the last word in luxury!

On a more practical level a rich velvet in contrasting colours would look fantastic or perhaps a soft chenille which tends to be more hard wearing and durable.

If a rich opulent look is a requisite, the use of beads, tassels or mirrored shapes might be what you are after or perhaps heavy appliqué or tapestry work - the comfort level of this would not be that of a boucle for example but there is no doubt that it would look absolutely fantastic and undoubtedly a scene stealer. It is intriguing to think that purely by using different materials and decoration features based on the original design, so many variations can be created and yet remain instantly recognisable as the union jack so why not play around with ideas and colours in your mind and you will see that you can have your cushion(s) exactly as you want making any design statement to suit your personal surroundings in the home of workplace.

Author Gail Anderson is a pet owner and writes for a wide variety of online specialty shops including a very popular online boutique with a great collection of patriotic cushions. The range includes a stylish Union Jack Cushion, available in a variety of colours and fabrics. Visit http://www.swankymaison.com today.

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