Lustrell Charisma Colour Ideas for Banquettes, Dining Chairs and Window Seats

Quick answer: Lustrell Charisma is Warwick's wipe-clean faux leather, which suits kitchen banquettes, dining chairs and family window seats. Four easy pairings: Breeze with Walnut, Ballet with Jungle, Coral with Black, and Endive with Ecru. We make Lustrell Charisma cushions to measure in 66 colours.

Warwick recently paired its signature Lustrell Charisma range with its textured Terrain fabrics in four colour stories, from soft duck-egg blue to bright coral (see Terrain Collection x Lustrell Charisma). We loved the idea, so here are four Lustrell Charisma pairings you can order as made-to-measure cushions for the seats that work hardest in your home.

Why Lustrell Charisma for busy seats

• A smooth faux leather that wipes clean with a damp cloth
• Doesn't hold pet hair, so it suits homes with dogs and cats
• 66 colours, from soft neutrals to bold brights
• Made to your exact size as a seat cushion, back cushion or cover only

1. Calm and cheerful: Breeze with Walnut

Pale duck-egg Breeze on the seat with chocolate Walnut back cushions. It works beautifully with oak tables and white walls in a coastal kitchen nook.

2. Soft and natural: Ballet with Jungle

Blush Ballet paired with moss-green Jungle. Try Ballet on a window seat and Jungle on a pair of dining chairs nearby, so the colours talk to each other across the room.

3. Bold and graphic: Coral with Black

Vivid Coral on a banquette with Black piping or back cushions. A strong look for a café-style breakfast nook or a kids' study bench.

4. Fresh and easy: Endive with Ecru

Fresh green Endive with neutral Ecru. It suits rooms full of plants and timber, and Ecru keeps the green from feeling too bright.

Tips for choosing colours

• Use one colour throughout for a calm, built-in look, or contrast seat and back cushions.
• Mid-tones hide wear best on daily-use seats; very pale colours show marks sooner.
• Order swatches first. Faux leather looks different in morning and evening light. Order swatches.

Which cushion for which seat

• Kitchen banquettes: a long seat cushion, often L-shaped for corner nooks, with separate back cushions.
• Dining chairs: a 40–50 mm pad with ties, shaped to the seat. Most dining seats taper, so measure the front and back widths.
• Window seats: 50–100 mm, often with piping in a contrast colour.
• Bar stools: round or square pads; see bar stool cushions.

Caring for Lustrell Charisma

1. Wipe spills straight away with a soft, damp cloth.
2. For marks, use a little mild soap and water, then wipe with clean water.
3. Dry the surface with a soft cloth.
4. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
5. Keep it out of long stretches of direct afternoon sun, which is hard on any faux leather over time.

Foam for faux leather cushions

Faux leather shows the shape of the foam clearly, so a firm, even foam gives the smartest finish. High-density foam suits seats, and a Dacron wrap softens the edges and adds about 6 mm. Foam for Australian orders is made in Australia by our partner Premier Group.

Mistakes to avoid

• Using Lustrell outdoors. It is for indoor seats; choose Sunbrella for the alfresco area.
• Choosing very pale colours for a family banquette, where marks show sooner.
• Rounding your measurements. Faux leather shows every gap and wrinkle, so give us exact sizes in mm.
• Skipping swatches. Faux leather looks different in morning and evening light.

Lead times and delivery

Standard shapes take 2–3 weeks to make, and custom shapes from a template 5–6 weeks. We cut within ±13 mm of your measurements. Shipping is free anywhere in Australia and GST is handled for you, so nothing is due on delivery. Weighing up real leather? Read leather vs faux leather cushions.

Mixing Lustrell with woven fabrics

Faux leather seats pair well with woven back cushions or scatter cushions. A Lustrell seat takes the spills, while a soft Warwick weave behind it adds warmth and texture. Keep one colour common to both, such as Ecru with a natural weave, so the banquette reads as one piece.

Where to start

Browse every colour in Lustrell Charisma, then build a banquette cushion, dining chair cushion or window seat cushion. Measure first with our guide in mm. Prefer a woven fabric with stain protection? See our WarGuard and OnGuard guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lustrell Charisma good for dining chairs and banquettes?

Yes. It is a smooth faux leather that wipes clean with a damp cloth, which suits seats that see daily spills.

Is Lustrell Charisma pet-friendly?

It doesn't hold pet hair and wipes clean easily, though sharp claws can still mark any faux leather.

How many Lustrell Charisma colours can I order?

We make Lustrell Charisma cushions to measure in 66 colours.

Can I order just a cover in Lustrell Charisma?

Yes. You can order a complete cushion, a cover only or foam only.