Henley Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Warm Taupe

The Henley cushion carries a jacquard velvet face woven with a bold geometric pattern, a lattice of interlocking diamonds and diagonals that stands up from the ground in a raised, almost three-dimensional relief. The pattern is worked in two tones you can see clearly in the cloth: a soft taupe base and an off-white line that traces the geometry. It is a 50 x 50cm square, the standard scatter size, and the whole face is made from 100% polyester, which is what gives the woven velvet its even sheen and its resistance to crushing underfoot on a sofa.

A 50cm square is the size most people reach for first on a three-seater sofa or across the head of a bed, either as a single anchor or in a pair either side of a run of smaller cushions. The neutral palette here, taupe and cream with no strong accent, means it sits with almost anything already in the room: it works against darker upholstery where it lifts the corner, and against pale linen where the raised pattern gives the eye something to catch. The photographs show it alongside its siblings in the wider Henley range of jacquard velvets, so if you like the texture there are matching hexagon and diamond patterns to build a group.

The face is a textured jacquard velvet and the reverse is a plain soft velvet in a complementary tone, so the cushion reads differently depending on which way you turn it. It closes on a hidden zip, which keeps the line of the edge clean, and finishes with a knife edge rather than a piped or flanged trim. Being fully polyester, it is an easy-care cushion cover that keeps its shape and colour with very little fuss. Turn it face-down now and then to even out the wear, and it will hold its texture across a room in daily use.

What is the cushion cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, with a woven velvet jacquard face and a plain soft velvet reverse in a complementary tone, so it is soft to the touch on both sides.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a hidden zip along one edge so the cover can be taken off, and the supplier describes it as an easy-care fabric that keeps its shape and colour.

What size is this cushion?

It is a 50 x 50cm square, the standard scatter cushion size that works well as a single piece or in a pair on a sofa or bed.

Is the pattern the same on both sides?

No, the geometric jacquard is on the face only. The reverse is a plain soft velvet, so you can turn it either way depending on the look you want.

What colours are in the pattern?

The face is a soft taupe ground with an off-white line tracing the raised geometric design, a neutral pairing that sits with most upholstery and bedding.