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Cushion Covers Buying Guide

Swapping out cushion covers is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to refresh your living room. A small change, but the impact on your space can be remarkable. Here’s what to consider before you buy.

Colour: start with what’s already in the room

Your rug is usually the best anchor — it tends to carry the most colour and sets the tone for everything else. If your sofa is neutral (grey, beige, or cream), pick one dominant shade from your rug or artwork and build around it. For a nature-inspired, coordinated look, our William Morris cushion covers — including the iconic Strawberry Thief — are a customer favourite, with botanical palettes that complement most living room colour schemes. Our oriental floral and vintage bird designs are equally versatile for adding colour in a way that feels considered rather than busy.

How many cushion covers do you need?

Five cushions on a three-seater sofa, four on a two-seater, and one on an armchair is a reliable guide. Use even numbers for a traditional, symmetrical arrangement; odd numbers suit modern or eclectic interiors. Don’t go beyond these numbers — comfort should never be sacrificed for decoration.

Size: measure before you order

On a standard sofa, 50x50cm covers work well as your base size. Anything smaller tends to look lost on a large couch. Layer in a couple of 30x50cm rectangular lumbar covers to add depth and variety. Our William Morris covers range from 30x50cm to 60x60cm, making it easy to mix proportions across one sofa.

Mixing patterns without the chaos

Vary the scale of your patterns — pair a large-scale design like our Peacock jacquard or Strawberry Thief with a smaller abstract print, then finish with a solid or textured cover in a complementary tone. Keep to a consistent colour family and the mix will look intentional. For a subtler approach, our Bird Singer and Coral Reef Charm jacquard embroidered covers add texture and interest without bold colour — ideal alongside a neutral sofa.

Fabric: match it to your lifestyle

For busy households, durability matters. Our water-repellent sofa cushion covers and PU leather cushion covers are easy to wipe clean and built to last. For outdoor spaces, our waterproof UV-resistant outdoor cushion covers are designed specifically for the Australian and New Zealand climate. Indoors, if you’re working with a neutral palette, let texture do the work — a velvet floral cover or jacquard embroidered design adds warmth and depth without introducing new colour.