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A 45 × 45 cm cushion is the standard size, while 50 × 50 or 55 × 55 cm suits deeper or larger sofas. Finish the arrangement with a rectangular lumbar cushion of around 30 × 50 cm in front. Cushions that are too small look lost on a large sofa, so scale them to the depth of the seat.

Three to five suits a three-seater and two or three a two-seater. Layer them from largest at the back to smallest at the front, and leave enough room to sit comfortably. A symmetrical pair at each end looks formal, while an odd number arranged asymmetrically feels more relaxed. Fewer, larger cushions look calmer.

Feather pads look fuller, hold the fashionable chop shape and last longer. Fibre pads are hypoallergenic, cheaper and machine washable, but flatten more quickly. Choose a pad about 5 cm larger than the cover, so a 45 cm cover takes a 50 cm pad, for a plump, generous look. Feather pads need regular plumping.

Keep to one colour palette and vary the scale: one large pattern, one small pattern and one plain or textured cushion. Make sure each colour appears at least twice across the arrangement. Mixing textures, such as velvet with linen, adds depth even when the colours are similar. Piping and fringing add finishing detail.

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