The Wanderful Rule of Odd Numbers

There’s a quiet little styling trick that interior folk, stylists and serial cushion shufflers swear by.
It’s not about colour.
It’s not about matching.
It’s not even about symmetry.
It’s about odd numbers.
Three. Five. Seven.
The sweet spot where things feel relaxed, layered and lived-in - never stiff, never staged.
And when it comes to Wanderfuls, this rule changes everything.

THE SECRET STARTS WITH 3

Three cushions is where the magic begins.

It’s the easiest way to add depth without overthinking it. One anchor. One contrast. One wild card.
A rectangle against a square. A deep tone next to something earthy. A soft lean mixed with structure.

Perfect for:

Smaller lounges
Beds that want breathing room
People easing into layering without committing fully

Three says: I care, but I’m not trying too hard.

FIVE IS WHERE THE STORY STARTS TO UNFOLD

Five cushions is when things start to feel styled - but still natural.

This is where Wanderfuls really come alive. You can mix shapes, play with negative space, and let the cushions spill slightly off-centre. Nothing lined up. Nothing too neat.

Try this:

Two rectangles as a base
Three squares layered forward
Let one sit slightly sideways - trust us

Five feels generous. Inviting. Like you could land here with a book and lose an afternoon.

SEVEN IS FOR THE WANDERERS

Seven is bold. Seven is playful. Seven is for those who like their homes to feel collected, not curated.

It works best when you let go of symmetry completely. Think floor cushions drifting into lounges. Corners getting cozy. A sense that the cushions arrived over time - not all at once.

Seven is perfect for:

Big lounges
Family homes
Holiday houses
Anyone who believes comfort is king

Seven says: Stay a while.

MIX YOUR SHAPES (THIS PART MATTERS)

Wanderfuls come in:

60 x 60 cm squares
48 x 90 cm rectangles

The secret is not choosing one - it’s mixing both.

Squares ground the space.
Rectangles soften it.

Layer rectangles behind or to the side. Let squares sit front and centre. The imbalance is what makes it feel right.

COLOUR TIP: STAY IN THE SAME MOOD

You don’t need everything to match - just to belong.

Choose colours that live in the same landscape. Think dusk tones, shadows, earth, smoke, sand. When the palette feels connected, you can push texture and shape without chaos.