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The best sofa cushions to update your living room

Louise Whitbread
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Our roundup features budget-friendly designs, colourful hues and removable covers.(Getty Images)

One of the easiest ways to spruce up your living room is with a sofa cushion.

They can completely change a room by adding a bright burst of colour, pattern or print, and are perfect for cosying up with in front of the TV.

They needn't cost a fortune either, high-street jaunts like H&M Home, Marks & Spencer and Dunelm all sell soft furnishings, and we've handpicked our top 12 below.

Some come ready to be fluffed up for your sofa, while others have removable covers so you mix and match colours to suit the style of your living space.

Starting from just £9.99, our round-up is a one-stop shop, whether you're a minimalist, maximalist or something in between.

The best sofa cushions for your living room

Rainbow cushion | £9.99 from H&M

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This colourful rainbow is made from printed cotton twill.

Brighten up your surroundings with this rainbow cushion that makes for an inexpensive, fun bit of soft furnishing. The pastel shades ensure it's not too garish and it's perfect for resting your phone or laptop for a spot of working in front of the TV.

Cushion cover with trim | £22.99 from Zara Home

These Zara Home cushions are also available in oyster white, ecru and grey.
These Zara Home cushions are also available in oyster white, ecru and grey.

A neutral cushion cover such as this is a simple way to balance out a brightly-coloured sofa. We love the luxurious addition of a trim, which feels like a hotel cushion, and the muted hues of green.

Velvet Bee Embroidered Cushion | £19.50 from Marks & Spencer

This fun bee print will add a splash of ochre to any living room.
This fun bee print will add a splash of ochre to any living room.

We love the fun bee embroidery on this sofa cushion from Marks & Spencer. Perfect for adding a touch of texture, it's double-sided too – one side is velvet, the other a plain cream shade.

Seletti x TOILETPAPER lipstick-print square cushion | £95 from Farfetch

Featuring Seletti's famous lipstick print, this would make a great housewarming gift.
Featuring Seletti's famous lipstick print, this would make a great housewarming gift.

A cushion for the maximalist, this Seletti design is simply fabulous. The perfect gift for the beauty enthusiast in your life, it's unique, fun and abstract.

Evans Lichfield Opulent Velvet 2 Pack Cushions | £24 from Dunelm

This Dunelm pair come in nine different colours.
This Dunelm pair come in nine different colours.

This two pack is perfect is you're feeling too lazy to brows through hundreds of styles to suit a new sofa. This emerald green shade is luxurious and cosy – perfect for an afternoon nap.

Round Grey Velvet Boho Cushion | £37 from Graham and Green

Add a luxurious bohemian cushion like this one from Graham and Green to your sofa.
Add a luxurious bohemian cushion like this one from Graham and Green to your sofa.

This is one of the most expensive cushions on our list, but it's truly an indulgence, and much cheaper than a new sofa. The circular shape is unique and the 100% cotton velvet fabric is super soft to touch.

Diamond Knit Sofa Cushion Cover – White/Charcoal | from £11 from Dusk

Snuggle up on these cosy cushions from Dusk.
Snuggle up on these cosy cushions from Dusk.

If you love the colour grey but don't want your living room to look bland, the geometric diamond shapes on these cushion covers are the perfect compromise.

Poppy Meadowfield Square Reversible Cushion | £165 from Liberty

This design from Liberty reworks of one of the store's best-loved archival prints, which dates back to 1910.
This design from Liberty reworks of one of the store's best-loved archival prints, which dates back to 1910.

Love the iconic Liberty London print? Pay homage to the boutique London department store with this reversible cushion which features its well-loved floral designs on one side and a velvet green on the other.

Möjlighet Cushion | £22 from Ikea

This is the perfect cushion to provide lumbar support while reading.
This is the perfect cushion to provide lumbar support while reading.

Designed for kids and adults, this Ikea cushion is larger than most and is made to provide support for you back when sitting up on the sofa or bed.

Wilko Autumnal Wreath Cushion | £10 from Wilko

This Wilko cushion is ideal for styling up sofas, beds or chairs.
This Wilko cushion is ideal for styling up sofas, beds or chairs.

We love the warm, autumnal colours on this leaf print, which would pair perfectly with a jewel-toned sofa or cream-coloured armchair.

Natural Abstract Line Print Cushion | £10 from George at Asda

This Asda cushion is washing machine-safe.
This Asda cushion is washing machine-safe.

We love the luxury look of this abstract design, which you'd never guess is from your local Asda supermarket. One shopper said: "Large cushion, looks really good in a neutral home and good quality."

Grey Cushions Covers 2 Pack 18x18 | £14.99 from Amazon

One Amazon shopper said about this decorative pair:
One Amazon shopper said about this decorative pair: "Covers gorgeous – even better than the picture."

This elegant pair of cushions comes in a set of two, making them ideal addition to a two or three-seater sofa. Keeping them clean is easy too, simply pop them in the washing machine on a gentle cycle with cold water.

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