Heavy Chenille Eyelet Velvet Cushion - Nutmeg

This is a plain-fronted cushion in a heavy chenille velvet, made up in a warm reddish-brown the supplier calls Nutmeg. The cover measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square that most scatter cushions are cut to, so it drops straight into an existing set without leaving you hunting for an odd-sized pad. The face is a densely woven chenille pile with a soft, faintly washed look, and the whole cover is finished with a piped trim that runs around all four edges to give the square a crisp, defined outline.

A 50cm square cushion is the workhorse of a sofa or a bed. It sits well at the corners of a three-seater, props comfortably against a headboard, and pairs happily with both patterned cushions and plainer ones. The muted, earthy tone here is meant to sit alongside neutral and natural-toned rooms rather than shout over them, so it works with wood, jute, cream throws and other warm browns and rusts. If you already have the Heavy Chenille eyelet curtains, this is the matching cushion made to go with them for a pulled-together, relaxed look.

The cover is 100% polyester, which is what gives chenille its hard-wearing softness: it keeps its pile through regular use, resists everyday knocks better than a natural fibre, and holds colour well against daylight. The reverse repeats the same fabric, so the cushion is reversible and you can turn it to even out wear or freshen the look. A hidden zip runs along one edge, keeping the pad tidily enclosed and letting you remove the cover when you need to. It is one square in a wider Heavy Chenille range that also runs to curtains, so you can build up a coordinated scheme in the same cloth.

What size pad should I put in this cover?

The cover is 50 x 50cm, so a 50cm square pad fits it well. A slightly larger pad, such as 55cm, gives a fuller, plumper finish if you prefer that look.

Is the cushion the same on both sides?

Yes, it has a reversible design in the same chenille velvet front and back, so you can turn it over to even out wear or simply refresh how it sits.

What is chenille velvet actually like to the touch?

Chenille has a dense, soft pile with a gentle sheen and a faintly washed appearance. It feels plush and understated rather than shiny, and it wears well through regular everyday use.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a hidden zip along one edge that keeps the pad enclosed and lets you take the cover off when you want to.

What does the polyester fabric mean for durability?

Polyester is hard-wearing and holds its shape and colour well, so this cushion copes with daily use on a sofa or bed and keeps its soft pile over time.