One of the best bits about Christmas (besides the food of course) is decorating your home. While you may already be thinking about the obvious choices, such as the type of Christmas tree you want to go for and what decorations you’ll be styling it with, why not add an extra festive touch to your home with a cosy Christmas cushion?
There are so many fun and festive designs that are available to suit every type of household. We've rounded up the best Christmas cushions from some of your favourite retailers, including Asda, Next and Dunelm.
The best Christmas cushions
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If you don't mind a bit of novelty, what about this candy cane-shaped cushion? It's made from recycled polyester - from melted plastic bottles or textile waste spun into a whole new yarn.
"Love it. My daughter will be so pleased her room is turning Christmassy on December 1st."
Pros
- Made from recycled materials
- Great for kids rooms
Cons
- More of a novelty item than for comfort
www.marksandspencer.com
Impress your guests with this cushion from M&S which features an embroidered Christmas scene which lights up for an extra festive feel. The piping around the edge provides a premium finish.
Review: "Wow this looks lovely lit up on my chair in the dining room in the dark. Love it."
Pros
- Lights up
Cons
- Requires batteries
www.marksandspencer.com
This wonderfully whimsical cushion has a woolly jumper-wearing reindeer, which features colourful pom poms for a fun touch of texture. It's made from durable pure cotton, so will make a comfy addition to your home.
Review: "Love this cushion. The bright Pom poms sold it to me!"
Pros
- Fun design
- Can be washed
Cons
- None
www.dunelm.com
If you love your dogs, you'll want to pick up a couple of these cushions with a dog wearing a Christmas hat on a stone-coloured background, available in a variety of dog designs. It has a luxurious fibre filling and zip-fastened removable cover.
Review: "Love this cushion, will need to look out for a non-Christmassy one for the rest of the year!"
Pros
- Great for dog lovers
- Removable cushion cove
Cons
- None
www.next.co.uk
Gonks (and Santa!) are continuing to grow in popularity so you'll be bang on-trend with this festive oblong cushion featuring three gonks with pom-pom hats.
Pros
- Fun design
Cons
- Sponge clean only
www.notonthehighstreet.com
This velvet cushion cover has a Christmas 'Fa La La La La' motif on the front in gold and a concealed zip. Available in forest green, pink blush, rosy red or cream to suit your home decor.
Pros
- Stylish design
- Handmade
- Free delivery
Cons
- Extra cost to include the cushion infill
www.notonthehighstreet.com
A lovely choice for a gift (even just for yourself!) the wording in the middle of the wreath design on this cushion can be personalised to suit any message required, simply fill in the details.
Review: "Nice printed cushion. I really like the design, however, it took an absolute age to arrive."
Pros
- Would be a great gift
- Available in two sizes
Cons
- Extra cost to include the cushion infill
www.tesco.com
Let's be honest, Christmas is all about keeping snuggly, which is why this ultra-soft cushion is a must-have. You may want to keep your hot chocolate away from it though...
Pros
- Super-soft
- Suitable for washing
Cons
- None
www.matalan.co.uk
A lovely addition to your jolly Christmas decor, this cushion features a green piped edge and a robin perched on the edge of a 'Merry & Bright' slogan on the cushion's face.
Review: "Gorgeous little cushion to bring a splash of Christmas colour to the sofa!"
Pros
- Generous size
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Handwash only