Cushions & Furnishings

How many cushions should you have on a sofa?

How many decorative cushions you should have on a sofa depends on the size of the sofa. We've got a guide on this below.

How many cushions for a two-seater sofa?

Two-seater sofas are small sofas and have the possibility to look crowded if too many cushions are placed there. A good rule of thumb is to have a maximum of 3 throw cushions to avoid a cluttered look.

How many throw cushions for a three-seater sofa?

Three-seater sofas are larger in size and would benefit from four to five decorative cushions. This is to add cosiness to the sofa but it will also add style.

How many scatter cushions for a large corner sofa or U-shaped sofa?

Large corner sofas make a statement. They look fabulous with 6 or more cushions for added cosiness for family movie nights and for luxurious style.

Which size throw cushions should I get?

The size of your scatter cushions depends on the size of the sofa and room. A large corner sofa would look great with larger cushions because of the huge space, whereas this could look overpowering on a two-seater sofa. For this, we'd suggest opting for regular-sized cushions.

How do you arrange scatter cushions?

It's easy to play around with decorative cushions to find the style that feels like home. You could try:

• An asymmetric pattern with two cushions on one side and three on the other.
• An equal number of cushions on each side - and even one in the middle.
• Using a mixture of sizes - try placing a smaller cushion in front of a larger one.
• Pairing different textures. You could opt for a range of textures and patterns - like one patterned feature cushion next to a neutral cushion.

Stuck on picking your dream cushions? Our team are happy to guide you through our selection so you can create a beautiful home with your perfect match. Make the most out of our 125 years of experience!

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