The Scatter Cushion Buyer’s Guide
Everything you need to choose the right cushion size, inner filling and set for your home.
From practical sizing advice to filling comparisons and styling guidance, this guide will help you create cushions that feel comfortable, look beautifully balanced and sit naturally within the room.
Core Cushion Sizes
Berry & Grouse cushion cases are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the design and collection.
Please refer to the individual product listing for the exact size offered.
Our cushion cases are sold without an inner, allowing you to choose the filling and finish that best suits your room.
Cushion cases are measured from seam to seam across the front of the cover. Where a cushion has a piped trim, the visible face of the cushion may appear slightly smaller, as the piping draws the outer edge in slightly.
All sizes are approximate, and small variations may occur as part of the handmade process.
Cushion Case Size and Typical Use
16" × 16" - Armchairs, smaller sofas, benches and layered arrangements
18" × 18" - Sofas, beds and fuller decorative arrangements
20" × 20" - Larger sofas, beds and more generous room schemes
Other shapes and sizes may be available within individual collections or by request.
Choosing the Correct Cushion Inner
The right inner size depends on both the size of the cushion case and the density of the filling.
Our Essential Inners have a lighter fill and are supplied two inches larger than the cushion case. Our fuller Handmade Inners are supplied one inch larger.
Simply choose the size of your cushion case when ordering. The product listing will confirm the actual inner size supplied.
Cushion cover Size
16" × 16"
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18" × 18"
Essential inner Size
18" × 18"
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20" × 20"
Handmade inner Size
17" × 17"
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19" × 19"
Essential or Handmade?
Essential Inners
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A practical choice for everyday comfort.
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Essential Inners have a lighter fill and are sized two inches larger than the cushion case to help fill the corners and create a comfortably full finish.
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Choose from lightweight synthetic fibre or naturally soft feather, depending on the individual collection.
Handmade Inners
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A fuller, more considered option produced specifically for your order.
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Handmade Inners have a denser construction and are sized one inch larger than the cushion case. Our current collection includes premium MicroCluster fibre, duck feather and sheep wool, with selected alternative fillings available for bespoke or specialist projects.
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Please allow approximately 8–10 working days for Handmade Inners to be prepared and dispatched.
Cushion Filling Guide
The filling inside a cushion affects its softness, weight, structure and shape recovery.
Explore the principal natural and synthetic fillings used or sourced by Berry & Grouse. Some form part of our current collections, while others may be available for bespoke, seasonal or specialist projects.
Choosing Your Set
From a single accent cushion to a fuller room arrangement, choose the set that best suits your furniture and the look you would like to create.
Berry & Grouse cushion cases are available as a Single, Pair, Set of Three or House Set of Five. Cushion inners are purchased separately and can be selected in the corresponding quantity.
A well-balanced cushion arrangement should feel layered and considered, without looking overly formal or crowded.
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Start with the largest cushions at the back to create structure.
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Place smaller cushions in front to add depth and variation.
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Use a Pair for a balanced, symmetrical look.
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Choose a Set of Three for a softer, more relaxed arrangement.
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Use a House Set of Five across a larger sofa or bed for a fuller room scheme.
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Mix plain, patterned and textured fabrics rather than using every cushion in the same finish.
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Repeat one or two colours across the arrangement to keep the overall look connected.
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Vary the scale of patterns so the cushions do not compete with one another.
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Leave enough space for the sofa, chair or bed to remain comfortable and usable.
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Plump and reshape the cushions regularly to maintain their fullness and form.
How to Arrange Scatter Cushions
The best arrangements feel collected over time, with enough repetition to create harmony and enough variation to keep the room interesting.
Matching Cushion Cases and Inners
Berry & Grouse cushion cases are sold without an inner, allowing you to choose the filling and finished feel that best suits the room.
When ordering several cushions for the same arrangement, we recommend selecting the corresponding set quantity for both the cushion cases and inners.
This helps keep the order simple and ensures each case has the correct inner size and filling.
Please check the individual product listings carefully, as cushion cases and inners may be dispatched separately.
Bespoke & Interior Enquiries
For interior projects, larger quantities or cushion cases requiring an unusual size or shape, our premium bespoke cushion inners are handmade to order in the UK by a carefully selected specialist provider.
Please send us the cushion-case measurements taken from seam to seam, together with your preferred filling, required quantity and any particular preference for softness, weight or support. We will advise on the most suitable inner size and provide a tailored quotation, including availability, lead time and delivery.
As a general guide, bespoke inners are usually made approximately 1" / 2.5cm larger than the cushion case in each direction.
For example:
12" × 20" cushion case
13" × 21" cushion inner
Please allow approximately 7–10 working days for processing. Delivery charges apply to all bespoke orders.
Bespoke cushion inners made to confirmed measurements or specifications cannot normally be returned unless faulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Berry & Grouse cushion cases supplied with an inner?
No. Our cushion cases are sold without an inner, allowing you to choose the filling, size and finished feel that best suits your room.
How are cushion cases measured?
Cushion cases are measured from seam to seam across the front of the empty cover.
Where a case has piped trim, the visible face may appear slightly smaller because the piping draws the edge in. All handmade measurements are approximate.
Which inner should I choose for a 16" cushion case?
Choose an 18" Essential Inner or a 17" Handmade Inner.
Essential Inners have a lighter fill and are sized two inches larger. Our fuller Handmade Inners are sized one inch larger.
Which inner should I choose for an 18" cushion case?
Choose a 20" Essential Inner or a 19" Handmade Inner.
Which inner should I choose for a 20" cushion case?
Choose a 22" Essential Inner or a 21" Handmade Inner.
Please check the individual listing, as availability may vary.
What is the difference between Essential and Handmade Inners?
Essential Inners provide practical everyday comfort and have a lighter filling density.
Handmade Inners are produced to order by our selected specialist provider and offer a fuller, more considered finish in premium MicroCluster fibre, duck feather or sheep wool.
Which filling holds its shape best?
Sheep wool offers the firmest structure and strongest shape retention.
MicroCluster fibre also provides good recovery, while feather creates a softer, more relaxed shape and benefits from regular plumping.
Which filling is feather-free?
Essential synthetic fibre, hollow fibre, MicroCluster fibre, eco-synthetic fibre and outdoor synthetic fibre are feather-free options.
Please check the individual listing for the exact filling supplied.
Do feather cushion inners need plumping?
Yes. Feather inners should be plumped and reshaped regularly to redistribute the filling and maintain their fullness.
Can I order several matching cushion cases and inners?
Yes. Cushion cases and inners are available as a Single, Pair, Set of Three or House Set of Five where shown on the individual listing.
Select the corresponding set quantity for both the cases and inners to complete the arrangement.
Will my cushion cases and inners arrive together?
They may be dispatched separately, particularly where Handmade or bespoke inners are included in the order.
You will not be charged additional delivery unless a separate or split delivery has been specifically requested.
Can you supply unusual sizes or shapes?
Selected premium cushion inners are available in bespoke sizes and shapes.
Send us the empty cushion-case measurements taken from seam to seam, together with your preferred filling and required quantity, and we will advise on suitability and provide a quotation.
How long do Handmade and bespoke inners take?
Please allow approximately 7–10 working days for processing.
This is an estimated timeframe and may vary according to the requested size, filling, quantity and supplier schedule.
Can bespoke cushion inners be returned?
Bespoke cushion inners made to confirmed measurements or specifications cannot normally be returned for a change of mind.
This does not affect your rights if an item is faulty, damaged or not made to the agreed specification.
Can you help with larger interior orders?
Yes. We welcome enquiries for larger quantities, premium fillings and bespoke interior projects.
Please provide the required sizes, filling preferences and quantities so we can advise and prepare a tailored quotation.