scatter cushions

Sofa's soft accents

Scatter cushions are small decorative pillows arranged casually on sofas, chairs, or beds.

Unlike functional pillows for sleeping, they're meant to add color, texture, or visual interest: She arranged the scatter cushions on the sofa.

The term is more common in British than American English, where throw pillows is the usual phrase.

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tufting · comforts · decoration · pillowcases · piping · plushes · throw blanket · neutral tones · damask · chenille · soft furnishings · velvet · feather · fabric swatches · interior decorations · bespoke design · home decor · layered look

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Opposites
furniture function

scatter cushionsmattress

Padded sleeping surface

seat cushions · box spring · bolster pillow · sleeping bag · bedding

placement and arrangement

scatter cushionsbuilt-in seating

Integrated permanent seating

sleeping support

scatter cushionsbody pillow

Elongated cushion for sleeping

bolster pillow · neck pillow · orthopedic pillow · memory foam pillow · duvet

Family

scatter, cushion, scattered, scattering, scatters, cushions, cushioned, cushioning

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Top 500,000
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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G