When it comes to amping up the comfort and style in an essential and functional room such as the living room, how often is it that you give elements like cushions a thought? You’re not alone if you give them the back seat because of paying all the attention to focal points such as certain pieces of fittings, fixtures, and furniture (e.g. fireplace, pendant, armchair, coffee table). If this sounds like you, and you haven’t given these décor features some well-deserved thought, this is your time to do so.

How to Choose Living Room Cushions?

As there are various options of cushion living room designs to pick from, here are a few basic ways to go over them and find something that matches your taste. 

Decide On Your Needs

First of all, what is it you’d use these décor elements for primarily? Is it a need to enhance the seating comfort on your living room sofa and armchairs, or is it that you need a few for a decorative purpose? Answering these questions would help guide you on the right path in a vast market of designs and styles. 

For those after comfort and support for the back, the focus should be on the design itself (specifically how supportive it is), with the accent on the material, size, as much as the filling. Cotton cushions for sale filled with durable foam make for a great option as they tick all the boxes, and are durable and low in maintenance. 

For a balance of support and comfort, there’s also an affordable hybrid solution that combines the best of both foam and fibre filling. Bigger models can also serve as extra floor seating when you’ve got limited seating furniture, as well as make for comfy pet beds that are easy to clean, especially those with natural wool or synthetic polyester filling. 

Merely on the lookout for ornamental elements? Aesthetics play a huge role here, so the focus should be on fabric along with texture, pattern, and colour. The key is to plan the outcome of the purchase, carefully considering the living room’s existing style and colour scheme. If you’re after a smooth and subtle result, look for colours and textures that match what you already have, whereas for something truly contrasting and outstanding you have the chance to be more flexible with the choices. 

For a luxurious and soft feel, a linen, silk, or velvet design with down and feather filling and details like embroidery, tassels, or sequins is the perfect choice, just keep in mind it tends to require regular fluffing to maintain the filling’s shape. It’s also not that great of an option if you suffer from allergies or have a busy schedule that makes you avoid delicate pieces that require more care and maintenance. 

Think Through Sizes and Shapes

This decision again highly depends on the main purpose you intend to use the cushion living room solutions for. The standard options you can choose from are:

Standard Sizes

• Small – When in need of decorative cushions to fill a sofa that’s already got bigger and supportive cushions, or require the right dose of cuteness, comfort and fluff for chairs, the smaller 30 cm x 30 cm designs are a great choice. 
• Standard – Suitable for most sofas, these are the 40 cm x 40 cm, 45 cm x 45 cm, and 50 cm x 50 cm models. As you can see, you’ve got a range to pick from, so be sure to look for something that fits right in your sofa and living room comfort needs.
• Big – If you’ve got an oversized sofa in a large living room, then the 55 cm x 55 cm or bigger models would do. Besides the more notable role they have in the interior décor, these also make for comfy floor seating too, and you can repurpose them for porch, balcony, or deck seats when the time calls for it.

Standard Shapes

• Square – This has got to be one of the most common shapes most of us associate with living room cushions. It’s suitable for sofas as much as chairs, which makes it versatile.
• Rectangular – If you’re looking for the cushion design that provides lumbar support, and a fun twist to the arrangement, then browse through the rectangular shapes.
• Round – In need to enhance the room with some playfulness that also adds a touch of elegance? Be sure to invest in round cushions.
• Bolster – Another option that makes for a playful and decorative touch, the bolster also serves as comfortable armrest wherever you require it. 

Don’t Forget Arrangement

This step is all about thinking through the number of cushions you’d use, and the layering you’d get to do. Smaller two-seat sofas do well with just the two cushions, though you can spice things up with two more. Three-seater sofas provide more space for an additional cushion to make it five in total. In the case of larger sofas, you can include six or more as you see fit. 

The key to layering it right lies in setting the base properly with the larger cushions. Medium-sized cushions are next, and lastly the followup are the small and decorative designs. As a final piece of advice, I’d suggest to consider if you prefer a symmetrical arrangement for a neat appearance, or an asymmetrical one for an eclectic and fun outcome.