so three cushions are ideal for a typical 2-seater sofa. A pair of cushions on each arm, along with one in the middle, and the central cushion should differ in shape from the two on the sides.

To add warmth and layers, we often pop a throw on the back or the arm of a sofa and keep it in place with large slouchy cushions.' You could also open the throw up and cover the whole sofa ...

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