When it comes to styling your living room there's no greater way to make a strong first impression than with a stylish cushion or two for dramatic effect.
Instead of re-arranging your living room or purchasing a new sofa as each seasons' trends come and go, mixing up your cushions and how you arrange them is a quick and easy way to make the space feel brand new - without breaking the bank.
So, whether you're after tassels or texture, patterned or not, we've rounded up 11 of the best cushions to shop for your living room - and answered some of your burning cushion-related questions.
The answer to this question largely depends upon what the cushions will be used for. In general, you'll find yourself presented with three options: foam, polyester and feather or down.
Lightweight, durable, washable and allergy-friendly, polyester cushions tend to offer more back support and are by far the most resilient of the three fillings. Alternatively, down cushions will give you that sink-in feeling, ultra-plush, ultra-squishy and high quality, they're a luxe choice. Just be warned: like other feather-filled products, such as doonas, they are difficult to clean! Finally, foam. It's by far the cheapest option, so if your cushions are purely decorative, it's a great choice.
The most popular cushion sizes in Australia are 40x30cm, 40x40cm and 50x50cm. The cushion insert you buy should be the same size as the cover, or slightly bigger for a real plush effect - never go smaller or you'll end up with empty corners!