Description
The Connie cushion is a 45cm square in a linen-look fabric, woven with an olive-green stripe that runs on both faces of the cover. It is a polyester blend, 85% polyester with 15% linen, which is the practical part of the mix: the polyester gives the cover its durability and its resistance to creasing, while the linen brings the slubby, slightly irregular texture you can see across the ground. A gathered frill runs right around all four edges, standing the cover apart from a plain-piped cushion and giving it the soft outline shown in the photographs.
This is a cushion for a relaxed, cottage-style room rather than a formal one. The neutral cream ground and olive stripe sit comfortably on a linen sofa, a wooden bench or the head of a bed, and the palette works alongside plain cushions in soft blue, sage or oatmeal if you want to build a mix on a settee. Because the stripe is printed on both sides, there is no wrong way to plump it and no back to hide, which matters on a piece that gets turned and squashed daily. The 45cm square is the standard size most sofa cushions are cut to, so it slots in beside cushions you already own without looking out of proportion.
The cover fastens with a concealed zip, so the pad comes out easily when the cover needs washing and the closure stays out of sight along one seam. The frilled trim is the detail to notice: it is gathered rather than flat, which is what gives it the gentle ruffle rather than a stiff border. Style it singly on an armchair, or in a pair at the corners of a sofa, and let the stripe do the work against calmer, unpatterned pieces.
Specification
| Material |
85% polyester, 15% linen |
| Design |
Woven olive stripe, printed both sides, linen-look ground |
| Construction |
Gathered frill trim to all edges, concealed zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Colour |
Olive |
Frequently Asked
What is the cover made from?
It is a linen and polyester blend, 85% polyester and 15% linen, which gives you the slubby look of linen with the crease resistance and hard wear of polyester.
Can I take the cover off to clean it?
Yes. There is a concealed zip along one seam, so the pad slides out and the cover can be removed for cleaning whenever it needs it.
Is the stripe on both sides of the cushion?
It is. The stripe is printed on both faces, so you can turn and plump the cushion without a plain back showing.
How big is it and will it suit my sofa?
The cover is a 45cm square, the standard size most sofa and bed cushions are cut to, so it sits in proportion beside cushions you already have.
What does the frill add?
The frill is gathered around all four edges, giving a soft ruffled outline that suits a relaxed, cottage-style room rather than a plain, tailored one.