Help me choose cushions - pic inc

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Hi I have just got new grey sofas and curtains are quite new and I think I need some new cushions to pull it all together. Question is what ones and how many? Ideally I would like to spend as little as possible please don't suggest a rug as I can't bear them tucking up and moving on the carpet all the time

something colourful

Yes mustard ? Patterned or plain?

Plus I think I need to move the picture above the sofa so it centre with the sofa rather than the wall ?

I'd pick a colour from the pictures you have hanging on the walls and get a couple more cushions,
Eg either red
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-rectangular-cotton-velvet-cushion/paprika/p4251072
Or ochre
www.dunelm.com/product/barkweave-square-cushion-1000091688?defaultSkuId=30379952&gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v1xASYECF01vbGunZXK9h1-yxHmM2L7OHcM7obJclMQdhEYAdL8e3XxoCcM4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

The ochre from your curtains and/or the burnt orange in the painting.

An odd number per sofa. I like symmetry so would have a large and smaller square cushion at either end and a rectangular one in the centre.

If you have a sewing machine making your own cushion covers is not difficult.

Mustard or gold to tie in with your curtains. And since there's pattern on the curtains I'd go with plain cushions (though you could get different textures) Definitely re-centre that picture on the wall! And do get a rug, you can get sticky things for under (can't recall the name) to stop rugs from moving about.

Your curtains are patterned so I'd be cautious about getting cushions that weren't plain. Maybe look at something textured?

You urgently need an injection of colour OP!

As others have said

autumn colours
plain but textured
different sizes
odd number per sofa

I already had these in my basket on Dunelm, but wasn't sure it was a bright enough

I've just got rid of a big beige / burnt orange colour textured rug even with the backing it moved and was so heavy to straighten

Just wanted to say I've got those curtains in my dining room - I love them! I would personally go for red cushions.

brighter for me

This time of year I have a throw (well, truthfully it's a ginormous scarf/shawl thing I'm not going to wear) that's lying on one arm of our sofa. It's in a contrasting colour and just adds a splash of brightness. Practical too for snuggling up late at night.

Oh yes - a throw!

I received this one for Christmas - www.marksandspencer.com/fleece-throw/p/hbp60473541?image=PL_05_T47_4366T_VP_X_EC_90&prevPage=srp&color=OCHRE#intid=prodColourId-60473542

Also saw these cushions on the M&S website -
www.marksandspencer.com/velvet-bee-cushion/p/hbp60448261
www.marksandspencer.com/velvet-embroidered-bee-cushion/p/hbp60291558

Something less plain?

Texture

@rosegoldwatcher I LOVE the bee, do you think just one and others in different textures or one bee per sofa. I've never been this indecisive before !

I would go with 1 bee & 1 of the multi bees

https://www.marksandspencer.com/velvet-bee-cushion/p/hbp60448261?extid=psps-gplaagglhomeech--UK----&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIitzo4eqJ7gIVDNTtCh1fmgZpEAQYCSABEgKRgfDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

maybe 2 of these per sofa with in a bee in the middle
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-velvet-cushion/p4929627?sku=238638418&colour=Paprika&sppc=2dx92700059670960730&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkrXmjOuJ7gIVyJ7tCh3sJA48EAQYAyABEgLJIPDD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@Whatsnewpussyhat my DD would have the poms poms off in two seconds, but I like the knit texture

I’d go for a combination of ochre and teal/blue cushions. If you just go for one colour, the overall effect might still be a little bland. It’s also worth thinking about the texture of the cushions, as very flat looking fabrics can create quite a dull looking effect too.

I have these cushions, which have an interesting texture (without being too over the top)

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-mini-spot-cushion/gold/p5297601

John Lewis also do some rib knit cushions that might be worth looking at.

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-rib-knit-cushion/navy/p5297610

Try wilkos
The orchre velour and the orchre fake fur for colour and texture
www.wilko.com/en-uk/search?q=ochre+cushion%3Arelevance%3Atype%3ACushions
Add in a chunky knit throw www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-ochre-chunky-knit-throw-130-x-170cm/p/0488614

And the room wouldn’t be so bland