If you're looking for a cost-effective alternative for changing the look and feel of a room, then styling with rugs, throws and cushions is the answer. As these are an easily affordable option for updating the interior of your home or apartment, you can enhance your personal space more regularly, whether you choose to do it seasonally, annually or just when you feel your current look is becoming outdated. We've provided some simple and easy tips below highlighting how to use the latest designs in throws, rugs and cushions to create an inspired interior in 2020.

 Make the most of the latest rug trends

There are some striking rug designs making an appearance in 2020 that will perfectly transform your interior. Antique Turkish rugs are making a comeback and will add depth and richness to a room while having the versatility to match a broad range of styles. Shabby chic rugs showcasing a vintage worn effect are also popular this year, providing subtle detail to any space with soft, neutral tones.

Different shaped rugs are a less conventional choice to add detail to your personal space in 2020, with circular and oval rugs often replacing traditional rectangular ones. There continues to be a strong focus on incorporating natural fibres and colours in soft furnishings, so rugs in beige and other neutral tones are still sought after this year.

Design etiquette for choosing and styling throws

As temperatures begin to cool, it's time for throws to make an appearance. Throws seamlessly blend comfort with aesthetic appeal and can be styled more formally, folded neatly on chairs or couches or draped in a relaxed fashion over armrests and baskets.

Throws provide the perfect feature to add colour and texture to any room, so try mixing and matching different fibres. There's a wide range of colours to choose from in 2020, from subtle shades like silver, charcoal and dusky pinks to striking blues and vibrant copper and rust tones. Throws made from pure wool, cotton and other natural fibres are versatile and will complement all types of interiors. If you'd like to add a touch of luxe to your personal space, why not opt for faux fur.

Get creative with cushions

Cushions are a fantastic accessory for your home interior, creating cohesion with all of your design elements and providing splashes of colour to more neutral palettes. It's easy to over style with cushions, as there's such a vast array of colours, patterns and sizes available on the market. While it's nice to personalise your space with an eclectic range of cushions, you also need to be logical and don't pile too many on your chairs and couches you can't sit comfortably on these.

Mixing patterns and prints is popular in 2020 when styling cushions, but be careful to break these up with solid colour. Ensure the patterns you choose complement your chosen colour palette.

For more contemporary styling with cushions, mix different shapes, textures and sizes, as this will be more eye-catching.

For a more elegant and sophisticated interior, use cushions in more muted colour tones. If you're wanting to style a more informal and playful space with cushions, opt for a brighter colour palette. A tip for selecting cushion colours for your interior, base these on the artwork, lamps, throws and other features in your rooms.

Follow these style tips to create a stunning interior with soft furnishings. If you'd like further assistance with enhancing your personal space contact Jarvis Interiors. Our expert interior designers use colour, sound and light therapy to enhance environments and improve our clients' health and well-being.