Description
The Aviary cushion is made from 100% cotton velvet, printed on both sides with birds nesting amongst garden foliage. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square that most sofa and armchair scatter cushions are cut to, so it slots straight into an existing arrangement without leaving one odd size out. The ground is a warm gold, worked over with peonies, daisies and small perching and hovering birds in pink, green, teal and soft yellow. Cotton velvet gives a short, dense pile that catches the light differently as you move past it, which is why a printed velvet reads richer than the same design on a flat cotton.
A 50 x 50cm square is the workhorse of cushion sizes. It sits well at the back of a sofa with smaller cushions layered in front, holds its own singly on an armchair, or pairs up at either end of a bed. The busy, colourful print does the talking, so it suits a plainer sofa in a neutral or a deeper tone rather than competing with another strong pattern. It reads happily in both contemporary and more traditional rooms, and the gold ground keeps it warm through the darker months.
The print runs across both faces, so there is no plain reverse to hide and the cushion looks finished whichever way it lands. It is put together with a simple knife edge for a clean, flat border, and a zip closure lets you take the cover off the pad. Cotton is a natural fibre that responds well to gentle handling; velvet in particular prefers a light touch, so treat it kindly and smooth the pile back in the direction it lies. The Aviary print sits within our wider Aviary range if you want to build the look out.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton velvet |
| Design |
Double-sided floral and bird print on a gold ground |
| Construction |
Knife edge with zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the print on both sides of the cushion?
Yes, the birds and foliage design is printed on both faces, so there is no plain back and the cushion looks finished from either side.
What is the cushion made of?
It is 100% cotton velvet, a natural fibre with a short dense pile that gives a soft feel and catches the light as you move around it.
What size is this cushion?
It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square scatter cushion size, so it layers easily with cushions you already own on a sofa or bed.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so you can remove the cover from the pad when you need to.
How should I look after the velvet?
Velvet prefers a light touch, so handle it gently and smooth the pile back in the direction it naturally lies to keep it looking even.