How Decorative Cushions Enhance Acoustics and Noise Softening in Living Rooms
Decorative cushions play a quiet but powerful role in improving acoustic comfort at home. Many Australian living rooms have hard surfaces, open layouts, and high ceilings that create echo and sharp noise. Cushions help soften these sounds by absorbing sound waves through their fabrics, inserts, and textures. Materials such as wool, boucle, velvet, linen blends, and dense filling perform especially well. Placing cushions on sofas, armchairs, window seats, and large floor areas reduces echo, improves conversation clarity, and enhances TV sound without increasing volume. When combined with rugs, curtains, and other soft furnishings, they create a calmer, more peaceful living room. With thoughtful choices, decorative cushions bring both comfort and noise control to modern homes.