Description
The Aviary Cushion is a 50 x 50cm square in 100% cotton velvet, printed on both sides with a design of garden birds perched and nesting amongst flowering foliage. The ground is a deep teal green, and across it run trailing stems carrying pink blooms, yellow and cream flowers, and small brightly coloured birds. Cotton velvet has a short, dense pile that catches the light and gives colour real depth, which is why a print like this reads so vividly against the dark ground rather than sitting flat on the surface.
At 50cm square this is a standard scatter-cushion size, which makes it easy to plan around: it sits comfortably at either end of a three-seater sofa, works in a pair against the arms, or drops onto an armchair or the head of a bed. The palette gives you two ways to use it. Set against neutral linens and pale walls it becomes the colour in the room; placed with other greens and pinks it settles into a busier, layered scheme. The print carries equally well in a contemporary room and a more traditional one.
The cover is finished with a plain knife edge for a clean, square outline, and the print runs across both faces so there is no wrong side to hide. A zip closure lets you take the cover off and put the pad back in without a struggle, and because both sides are printed you can turn it over as the front sees the most wear. Cotton is a natural fibre that holds dye well and is comfortable to lean against; treat the velvet gently to keep the pile looking its best. If you like a bird-and-botanical print, it is an easy one to build a group around.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton velvet |
| Design |
Double-sided printed floral and bird design, teal green ground |
| Construction |
Knife edge with zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the cushion pad included or is this the cover only?
The record does not confirm whether a pad is supplied, so please check the listing before ordering if you need the filling as well as the cover.
Is the print on both sides of the cushion?
Yes, the bird and floral design is printed on both faces, so there is no plain reverse and you can turn the cushion over whenever you like.
What size is this cushion and what does it suit?
It measures 50 by 50cm, a standard square scatter size that works well on a sofa, an armchair or at the head of a bed.
How is the cover made and can I remove it?
The cover has a plain knife edge for a crisp square shape and a zip closure, so you can take it off the pad easily.
What is cotton velvet like to live with?
Cotton velvet has a short dense pile that feels soft and gives the colours real depth. Being a natural fibre, it is comfortable to lean against.