Chatsworth Topiary Velvet Linen Cushion - Petrol

The Chatsworth Topiary cushion pairs a printed leaf front with a plain velvet reverse, so one side carries the pattern and the other gives you a calm block of colour to turn to. The front is a polylinen weave, 96% polyester and 4% linen, printed with hand-painted leaf fronds that swirl and branch across a pale ground. The reverse is 100% polyester velvet in a deep petrol blue, with a piped trim running the whole way round the seam and a zip fastening along one edge. It measures 43 x 43cm, the standard square that fits the widest choice of ready-made pads.

This is a cushion that suits a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed, and it earns its place because it works whichever way you set it. Face the print out and it reads as a fresh, botanical print; turn the velvet forward and it becomes a quiet solid that lets a busier cushion beside it do the talking. The petrol blue reverse and the blue-on-cream front sit happily together and pull toward soft greys, warm neutrals and natural woods, so it settles into a relaxed living room or a bedroom without asking anything else to change.

The polylinen front is chosen to feel soft while standing up to daily handling, and the velvet reverse adds the weight and pile you want under your hand. The piped trim frames both faces and helps the cushion hold its square shape once the pad is in, and the zip means the cover comes off when you need it to. The design is one of a wider range of printed cushions sharing the Chatsworth Topiary print, so you can build a set across colourways if you want the look to carry across a room.

Which way round is it meant to be used?

Either way. The printed leaf front and the plain velvet reverse are both finished faces, so you can turn whichever side you prefer toward the room.

What size pad does it take?

The cover is 43 x 43cm, the standard square size, so a 43cm or a slightly larger pad will fill it out with a plumper finish.

Does the cover come off?

Yes. There is a zip fastening along one edge, so you can remove the cover from the pad when you need to.

What is the front fabric made of?

The front is a polylinen weave, 96% polyester with 4% linen, which is why it feels soft while standing up to everyday use on a sofa or bed.

Is the reverse really velvet?

Yes, the reverse is a 100% polyester velvet with a short pile, giving it weight and a soft feel under the hand alongside the printed front.

Where is it made?

The cushion is designed, printed and made in the United Kingdom, as stated by the supplier.