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Off-white square cotton floor cushion with a teal handle on a grey floor, open magazine on it, red mug on books
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Floor cushions for Indian living rooms: sizes, shapes and how to use them

What size floor cushion suits an adult, round or square, where they go in a baithak, and why these are wipe-clean rather than machine wash.

cushionsGrey, charcoal and black cushion covers layered at different heights on a white two-seater sofa

How many cushions for a 3-seater and an L-shaped sofa

How many cushion covers a 3-seater or L-shaped sofa needs, with real backrest widths, size mixes in inches, and where the corner cushion goes.

cushionsTwo mustard gold velvet cushion covers stacked on the arm of a cream sofa with a grey knit throw

6 signs your sofa needs new cushion covers, not a new sofa

Fading, pilling and marks that never wash out are covers problems, not sofa problems. Six signs a cover refresh fixes the room, and what it costs.

buying guideGold velvet cushion covers on a white sofa with a grey knit throw

Velvet cushion covers: are they worth it?

Velvet cushion covers look expensive and feel plush, but are they worth it in an Indian home? An honest verdict by room, climate and household.

comparisonTwo ribbed brick corduroy cushion covers resting on a cream sofa

Cotton, velvet or polyester: which cushion cover fabric to buy

Cotton vs velvet vs polyester cushion covers compared on feel, durability, wash and cost, with a simple rule for matching fabric to the room.

careRed buffalo-check cushion covers styled on a white sofa with plant and wall art

Why cushion covers slip, sag, and gape (and how to make them sit right)

Covers sagging or twisting on the insert? How insert size, fill type and the cushion cover zip work together, with a cm sizing table and fixes.