Bardot Geometric Velvet Cushion - Natural

The Bardot cushion is worked in cut velvet, a technique that carves the pile at different heights so the pattern catches the light and shifts as you move past it. The face is a geometric play of circles and half-circles set within squares, in a run of soft neutrals: warm beige, oatmeal, stone grey and a chalky off-white. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square that suits most sofas and beds, and it is made from 100% polyester throughout.

This is a cushion for a room built on quiet tones rather than strong colour. The neutral palette sits comfortably against a grey or blue sofa, a linen bench or a wooden bedhead, and the graphic pattern gives a plain scheme something to look at without shouting. Group it with plainer cushions to let the geometry stand out, or pair it with the coordinating oblong in the same range for a layered look on a window seat or reading chair.

The reverse is a plain, soft velvet in a matching taupe, so the cushion looks considered from either side. It closes with a hidden zip, which keeps the fastening out of sight and makes the cover easy to take off the pad. Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, which is why it copes with a cushion that gets leaned on and moved about. Being 100% polyester, it resists creasing and keeps its shape through regular use. The cut-velvet face has a genuine depth of texture that a printed fabric cannot match, and it rewards a close look as much as it earns a place across the room.

What does cut velvet actually mean?

Cut velvet has its pile carved at different heights across the fabric, so the pattern is formed by texture and the way it catches light rather than by print alone.

Is the cover removable?

Yes. There is a hidden zip along one edge, so you can slip the cover off the pad when you need to and put it back without any visible fastening.

What colour is this cushion in real life?

The face is a mix of soft neutrals, warm beige, oatmeal, stone grey and off-white, with a plain taupe velvet reverse. It is a calm, muted piece rather than a bright one.

What size is it and what does it suit?

It is a 50 x 50cm square, the common size that works well on most sofas, armchairs and beds, and layers neatly with other cushions.

Is the front and back the same?

No. The front carries the geometric cut-velvet pattern and the back is a plain, soft velvet in a matching tone, so it reads well whichever way it faces.