How To Keep Couch Cushions From Sliding (4 Ways To Do It!)

Having a comfy couch is easily one of the best parts of a living room. After a long, exhausting day, nothing beats sitting on the sofa and relaxing. Since it’s one of the most heavily trafficked furniture pieces in your home, it’s important to have it just how you like it.

It’s less than pleasant when you’re trying to kick back, and the couch cushions keep slipping. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to prevent your couch cushions from sliding around. By far, the easiest method is to add a rubber mat to keep everything in place.

To keep your living room as cozy as possible, I’ve found three easy ways to keep your couch cushions in place. I’ve also included tidbits on how to keep a couch cover looking great and more. Hopefully, this helps you and leaves sliding cushions as a thing of the past.

To keep your sofa cushions where they should be, I like adding four pieces of velcro to each cushion. I cut my strips to be about two inches each and place them at the four corners of the cushion. Do this to all of the cushions before moving on.

Then, you’ll need to add velcro in the same spots on the base of your couch lining. To ensure that you have velcro pieces that match up, you can measure where they are on the cushion. Then simply put your couch back together, and the problem will be solved!

Another thing you can try is the trusty ol’ hooks and rings method. This requires a bit more skill than the previous options, but it will work like a dream once completed. You’re essentially hooking the couch.

Using clips and rings requires a little bit of DIY skills. This method can be the most convenient since it becomes a permanent part of your couch. You can hook the cushion to the sofa and keep it from sliding forward.

Now that you’ve got your cushions all figured out, another thing you may deal with a slipping couch cover. It may seem like common sense, but the easiest way to keep these in place is by tucking them into every crease on the couch.

Some sofa covers have drawstrings on the bottom that make it easy to tighten everything and keep it in place. A lifehack you can apply to make sure everything looks great is by stuffing newspaper into the crevices behind the cushions.

Because a couch cover can get pretty dirty, it’s important to wash it regularly. Consider doing a load of laundry that consists of the sofa cover, the cushion covers, and any throws or pillows you use in the living room.

Performing routine maintenance like this will ensure your living room will always look beautiful. It also extends the life of your couch, which can be an expensive piece of furniture to replace.

Related Questions

Should cushions on the sofa match?

While most people opt for cushions that match the sofa, you can reupholster them to get a unique look. There are color pallets that you may want to stick with that use color theory to give a cohesive look. As long as you like it and it makes you happy, that’s what matters most. 

How do you arrange a scatter couch cushion?

Take the matching cushions on either side of the sofa and make sure there’s enough distance between them. It doesn’t matter what type of fabric you’re working with; the look should bind together. This is best for a smaller couch and can be done on both ends of the sofa if you’re working with larger furniture. 

Can you wash couch cushions?

You can and should wash your couch cushions. Of course, it matters what type of fabric you’re working with. Most that are removable can be thrown in the washer on a gentle cycle using colder water. It’s crucial that the cover is zipped closed before washing it. Consider using a mild detergent if there are any stains or dirt that needs to be removed. You can dry them on a line or in the dryer. Cushion covers can be put back on when they’re slightly damp.