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Bolster cushions

Feature Piia McWilliams
Laura has chosen a colourful selection of cushions to dress her sofa

Buying tips

⚫ If you will be sitting on your cushions regularly, go for a hard-wearing fabric such as cotton or microfibre that won’t easily pluck or fray. Delicate silks and satins look beautiful for decorative purposes, but are not as durable.

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