This is my quick The Range vs John Lewis price check. I was redecorating my living room on a budget and wanted it to look pricier, so I compared cushions, lamps and accessories side-by-side to see if you can get the look for less without it feeling cheap. Prices were seen in June 2025 (always worth double-checking online).
The Range vs John Lewis: Cushion prices (quick verdict)
- Cushions: Cushions (complete 60×60): The Range ~£10–£14 · John Lewis ~£25–£60 (heavier fills & nicer fabrics at JL)
- Table lamps: The Range ~£18–£40 for basics. John Lewis ~£45–£120 if you want real wood/ceramic and linen shades.
- Accessories: Fill your shelves at The Range; buy one “hero” piece at JL to lift the whole look.
Check current ranges: The Range (Home) · John Lewis (Home).
Cushions: where I’d save (and where I wouldn’t)
If you need to pad a sofa fast, The Range’s ~£10 60×60 covers + £6–£10 inners are handy. For the front cushions, JL’s £25–£40 covers feel denser and sit nicer. My move: bulk from The Range, then 1–2 JL covers at the front so it looks finished.
Pro tip I learned: The Range’s cushion covers can look way more expensive if you buy cushion pads that are 5cm bigger than the cover (so a 60×60 cover gets a 65×65 pad). This makes them look plumper and more luxurious – a trick I picked up from an interior designer friend!
In short, The Range vs John Lewis comes down to basics vs materials: The Range for budget fillers, John Lewis for a hero piece that lifts the room.
Lighting: basic glow vs cosy glow
The Range has table lamps around £18–£40 that totally work. When you want that cosy, “editorial” glow, JL’s £45–£120 lamps with linen shades and real wood/ceramic bases are worth it. Save: spare rooms or side tables. Spend: the lamp you switch on every night.
What I noticed in person: The Range’s lampshades can look a bit thin when the light’s on (you see the bulb outline). But for £18-£40, they’re brilliant for spaces you don’t use much. The John Lewis linen shades diffuse light beautifully – that’s where you really see the price difference.
Accessories: fillers vs heroes
Trays, baskets, simple vases? The Range ~£6–£18 is perfect for styling. If you want one thing people notice, grab a JL vase/tray (~£25–£45) and let that be the hero.
My discovery: The Range’s baskets and trays are genuinely good quality for the price. I bought a £8 woven basket that looks identical to a £35 one I saw at John Lewis. But for statement vases or anything people will actually pick up and examine, the weight and finish difference is noticeable.
My 80/20 rule (simple)
80% save: basics, storage, filler cushions, extra lamps. 20% splurge: one hero lamp or two premium cushion covers from JL. That tiny upgrade carries the room.
Planning a child’s room refresh? See my luxury kids’ bedroom ideas for palettes and layout tips.
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Quick FAQ
A. You mainly feel it in fabric weight, shade material and hardware. Mixing one JL piece into a budget base looks great.
A. Not if you overfill it a touch and mix textures (linen, bouclé, knit). Keep busy patterns to one or two
A. Absolutely! Some of the best-styled homes mix price points. The key is keeping a consistent color palette or style theme. Nobody will know your £8 basket is from The Range when it’s next to a beautiful John Lewis lamp
My verdict
You absolutely can mix The Range and John Lewis successfully. Start with your hero pieces (the lamp everyone sees, front cushions), then fill in with budget basics.
Have you tried mixing high street with higher-end stores? I’m thinking of doing Dunelm vs M&S next – let me know in the comments what comparisons you’d find useful!
Happy styling!
P.S. Always double-check prices online as they can vary from in-store, especially during sales season.
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