Description
The Aviary cushion is made from pure cotton velvet, a fabric that carries a soft, short pile and catches the light differently as you move past it. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square that most cushion pads are sold in, and wears a double-sided print so whichever way it lands on the sofa you see the pattern. The design is a busy garden scene of birds perched and nesting amongst flowering branches, worked in bright pinks, teals, ambers and greens against a soft mink-grey ground.
A square this size does the everyday work on a three-seater sofa, a reading chair or across the head of a bed, and because the print reads on both faces you never have to fuss over which side shows. The mink-grey background is a quieter base than a white or cream one, so the colours in the print carry the interest while the cushion itself sits comfortably against grey, taupe and warm neutral upholstery. It suits a room that mixes old and new rather than one that is strictly one or the other.
The cover is finished with a plain knife edge, which gives it clean, flat corners rather than a piped or flanged border, and it closes on a zip so the pad slides in and out for washing or replacing. Cotton velvet responds well to a gentle press with a cool iron and a light steam if the pile flattens in storage. Do check the care symbols on the sewn-in label before the first wash. Aviary is one of a wider Wylder range, so if the bird print earns its place you have other pieces to pull the look together across the room.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton velvet |
| Design |
Double-sided printed garden bird pattern |
| Construction |
Knife edge with zip closure |
| Size |
50x50cm |
| Sold as |
Cover, single cushion |
Frequently Asked
Is the pattern printed on both sides of the cushion?
Yes, the bird and foliage print runs across both faces, so the cover looks the same whichever way it sits on your sofa or bed.
What size pad should I buy for this cover?
The cover measures 50 x 50cm, so a 50cm pad fits it well. Many people size up slightly for a fuller, plumper look.
How do I keep the velvet looking good?
Cotton velvet has a soft pile that can flatten in storage. A cool iron with light steam on the reverse lifts it again. Check the sewn-in label first.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so you can slide the pad out to launder or replace the cover as needed.
What colours are in the print?
The birds and flowers are worked in bright pink, teal, amber and green, set against a soft mink-grey ground that keeps the colours the focus.