Scatter Cushions

Shop our curated scatter cushion collection — a carefully selected range of textures, colours, and sizes to layer and style on sofas, beds, and chairs. The easiest way to refresh a room without redecorating. Nationwide delivery across South Africa.

Scatter Cushions

13 products

How to Style Scatter Cushions Like a Pro

Scatter cushions are one of the quickest and most affordable ways to transform a sofa, bed, or chair. But getting the combination right takes a little know-how. Here's how to do it well.

1. Start with an Odd Number

Three or five cushions almost always look better than two or four. Odd numbers feel relaxed and natural rather than stiff and symmetrical.

2. Vary the Size

Mix large (60x60cm), medium (50x50cm), and lumbar (30x50cm) cushions for depth and interest. A lumbar cushion in front of two larger ones is a classic, effortless combination.

3. Build a Colour Story

Choose cushions that sit within your room's colour palette — you don't need to match exactly, but they should feel cohesive. A good formula:

  • One neutral (linen, cream, grey, or natural)
  • One texture (boucle, woven, or velvet in a tonal shade)
  • One accent (a colour or pattern that ties to another element in the room)

4. Mix Textures, Not Just Colours

Texture is what makes a cushion arrangement feel luxurious. Combine smooth with tactile — a linen cushion next to a boucle, or a cotton weave next to a velvet. The contrast is what makes it interesting.

5. Don't Over-Stuff Your Sofa

More cushions isn't always better. On a standard three-seater sofa, three to five cushions is usually the sweet spot. Leave enough room for people to actually sit comfortably.

6. Refresh Seasonally

Cushions are one of the easiest ways to update your interior for a new season. Swap out heavier textures and deeper tones in summer for lighter linens and natural weaves — it makes a bigger difference than you'd expect.