Checkered Check Velvet Cushion - Eucalyptus

This is a square cushion in a cut velvet check, worked in soft greens, a pale silvery grey and a warm sandy tan across a small grid. The pile catches the light differently across the raised squares, so the pattern shifts a little as you move past it rather than sitting flat. The cover is made from a polyester and viscose velvet, a blend of 40% polyester and 60% viscose, and measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size that most cushion pads are sold to fit.

A 45cm cushion is the workhorse of a sofa or bed. It sits well at the back of a two or three seater, gives good support behind the small of your back, and layers easily with larger or smaller sizes if you like to build a mix. The muted green and tan palette here is a settled, easy-going one, so it works against a plain sofa in cream, grey or a deeper green, and sits comfortably alongside plainer cushions rather than fighting them. The check is small and busy enough to add texture without dominating the room.

The cover closes with a zip, which means you can take the pad out and put the cover back without wrestling with it, useful for the occasional refresh. Velvet has a directional pile, so it reads lighter or darker depending on how the light falls and which way you smooth it, and that is part of what gives the surface its depth. The viscose in the blend is what gives the pile its soft hand and sheen, while the polyester adds hardwearing body. Smooth the pile in one direction when you plump it and the check stays crisp and even.

What size cushion pad do I need for this cover?

The cover measures 45 x 45cm, so a 45cm square pad is the right fit. For a fuller, plumper look you can size up slightly to a 50cm pad if you prefer a firmer cushion.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes. It has a zip closure along one edge, so you can slip the pad out and put the cover back on again without any fuss when you want to freshen it up.

Is the pad included?

The record does not confirm whether a pad is supplied, so please check the product page or ask us before ordering if you need the filling as well as the cover.

Why does the colour look different across the surface?

Velvet has a directional pile that reflects light differently depending on the angle you view it from, so the squares can read lighter or darker as you move around the cushion. That shifting depth is normal for cut velvet.

What colours are actually in it?

The checked grid combines soft muted greens, a pale silvery grey and a warm sandy tan, so it reads as a gentle, textured mix rather than a single flat colour.