Description
The Contra cushion is a two-face design: a soft velvet front in a warm mustard yellow, and a linen-look reverse in a pale neutral. It is an oblong measuring 40 x 60cm, the classic bolster proportion that sits differently in a room to a square cushion. Both faces are made from 100% polyester, which is what gives the velvet its dense, even pile and lets the reverse mimic the flecked texture of a woven neutral without the upkeep of natural linen. A hidden zip along one edge keeps the closure out of sight, so whichever side you face outward reads as a clean, uninterrupted panel.
An oblong cushion earns its place at the front of a layered arrangement or as a lumbar support on an armchair or sofa. Turn the mustard face forward for warmth and depth against neutral upholstery, or flip to the linen-look reverse when you want the same cushion to recede and let a bolder neighbour lead. On a bed it works as the layer in front of your pillows, and the pale reverse means it will not fight with patterned bedding. It pairs comfortably with textured throws and other cushions in earthy or neutral tones.
Being 100% polyester, this cushion is shrink resistant and holds its shape through regular use. Velvet benefits from a gentle brush now and then to keep the pile sitting one way, and the hidden zip lets you remove the cover to launder it following the care label. The reverse gives you a second styling option built into a single cushion, which is useful when you want to change the feel of a room without buying more. Style it front-forward for a pop of colour, or reversed for a quieter, more grounded look.
Specification
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Design |
Plain velvet front with linen-look contrasting reverse |
| Construction |
Standard edging with hidden zip closure |
| Size |
40 x 60cm |
| Colour |
Mustard |
Frequently Asked
Is the cushion the same on both sides?
No, it is designed to be two-faced. One side is soft mustard velvet and the other is a pale linen-look neutral, so you can turn it to change the look.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, there is a hidden zip along one edge that lets you remove the cover, so you can clean it following the instructions on the care label.
What does 100% polyester mean for this cushion?
Polyester gives the velvet a dense, even pile and makes the cushion shrink resistant, so it holds its shape and softness through regular everyday use.
What size is this cushion and what is it good for?
It is an oblong measuring 40 x 60cm, which suits lumbar support on a sofa or armchair and works as a front layer against square cushions or pillows.
How do I keep the velvet looking its best?
A gentle brush of the pile in one direction now and then keeps the velvet sitting evenly and looking uniform across the mustard face.