Berry Woods Plain Velvet Cushion - Burgundy

The Berry Woods velvet cushion carries an embroidered woodland scene across a deep burgundy face: an owl, a hare, a fox, a fawn and a pair of hedgehogs picked out in warm tans and creams, scattered among leaves, berries, stars and a crescent moon. The stitching sits raised and slightly glossy against the matt pile, so the design catches the light differently as you move past it. It measures 45cm square, the standard scatter-cushion size that most covers and pads are built to.

A square velvet cushion of this size earns its place at the corner of a sofa, propped against the arm, or layered in a pair at the head of a bed. The rich berry ground reads as a warming accent against darker upholstery, and the animal motif suits a country or seasonal scheme without tipping into novelty. It pairs comfortably with plainer cushions in green, cream or gold, letting the embroidery stay the thing you notice. The reverse is a plain chocolate-brown velvet, so the cushion still works turned over when you want the pattern to rest.

The cover is velvet throughout, with a contrast piped edge running the full seam and a hidden zip closure along one side, which means the pad lifts out for cleaning and the fastening stays out of sight. Velvet has a directional pile that shows pressure marks and shading, part of how the fabric behaves rather than a fault, and a gentle brush settles it back. With no care instructions given by the supplier we would treat the embroidery cautiously and keep it away from rough handling. Look to the wider Berry Woods range for the matching pattern in a deep teal blue.

What size cushion pad does this cover take?

The cover is 45cm square, so a 45cm pad fits it well. Many people size up to a 50cm pad for a fuller, plumper look if they prefer a firmer cushion.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes. There is a hidden zip along one side, so the pad lifts out and the cover can be handled separately. The embroidery means you should treat it gently.

What does the back of the cushion look like?

The reverse is a plain chocolate-brown velvet with no pattern, so the cushion still looks tidy if you turn it over to rest the embroidered face.

Why does the velvet look lighter or darker in places?

Velvet has a directional pile that catches the light and shows pressure marks. That shading is normal for the fabric and a gentle brush settles the pile back.

Is the woodland design printed or stitched?

The animals, leaves and stars are embroidered, so the design is raised and threaded into the fabric rather than printed flat onto the surface.

Does this come in other colours?

The same Berry Woods embroidered pattern is offered in a deep teal blue velvet as well as this burgundy, so you can mix or match across a room.