Berry Woods Plain Velvet Cushion - Navy

The Berry Woods velvet cushion carries an embroidered woodland scene across a deep navy velvet face. An owl, a hare, a standing deer, a seated fox and two hedgehogs are stitched among leaves, berries, stars and a slim crescent moon, worked in warm ambers, russets and greens that sit brightly against the dark ground. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square that suits most sofas and beds, and the plush pile catches the light so the embroidery shifts between matt and sheen as you move past it.

This is a cushion for a living room that leans cosy and characterful, and it comes into its own through autumn and into the darker months. It sits well against a plain sofa, whether a deep green, a muted grey or a natural linen weave, where the navy reads as a settled anchor and the stitched creatures do the talking. Layer it with plainer velvets or a chunky knit throw, and mix it happily with the sibling colourways in this range if you want the scene repeated in a different tone.

The face is velvet with a smart contrast piped trim running the full edge, a green cord here that outlines the square and gives it a tailored finish. The reverse is plain, and a hidden zip closure keeps the fastening out of sight so the cover can be removed. Being polyester, the pile is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, which is what you want from a piece that gets plumped and leaned on daily. The embroidery is the whole point of it, so give it a spot on the sofa where the light falls and the woodland detail can be seen up close.

Is the cover removable?

Yes, there is a hidden zip closure along one edge, so the cover can be taken off the inner pad when you need to.

Is the woodland design printed or embroidered?

The animals, leaves and stars are embroidered, stitched directly into the velvet face, which gives them a raised, tactile quality rather than a flat printed look.

What size is this cushion?

It is a 45 x 45cm square, the standard cushion size that layers easily on most sofas, armchairs and beds without dominating them.

What does the velvet feel like?

It has a soft, plush pile that catches the light, and being polyester it is hard-wearing and holds its colour through everyday use and plumping.

Does the front differ from the back?

Yes, the embroidered woodland scene sits on the front only, and the reverse is a plain matching velvet, so display the stitched face outwards.

Is there a matching colourway?

This design comes in more than one velvet tone within the range, so you can pair the navy with a sibling shade if you want the same scene in a different colour.