Kielder Forest Mushroom Velvet Cushion - Natural

This cushion carries a hand-painted mushroom design printed onto a soft cream ground, with the cap in warm rust and the stem, gills and fronds picked out in olive, ochre and grey. The front is a printed fabric; the reverse is a plain olive-green velvet, so the cushion reads as a botanical study on one side and a quiet solid on the other. It measures 43 x 43cm, the standard square that most scatter cushions are cut to, which makes it easy to mix with covers you already own.

The face is detailed enough to sit as the focal point of a group rather than a filler, so it works best where it can be seen: propped at the corner of a sofa, centred on an armchair, or leaning against the headboard of a bed. The cream ground keeps it light, so it lifts a dark or heavily patterned sofa rather than disappearing into it, while the olive velvet reverse ties it to greens elsewhere in a room. It sits comfortably alongside textured neutrals, chunky knits and natural wood, and suits a relaxed, nature-led scheme.

The cover is finished with a piped edge, a corded seam that runs the full perimeter and gives the cushion a defined outline and a little extra structure at the corners. The velvet reverse has a short, soft pile that catches the light and shifts tone as you move past it. Polyester is hardwearing and holds printed colour well, which keeps the mushroom design crisp over time and makes this a practical choice for a seat that gets daily use. The plain reverse means you can turn it print-side down when you want the room to settle.

What size cushion pad should I buy for this cover?

The cover measures 43 x 43cm, so a 45 x 45cm pad gives the fullest, plumpest finish because a slightly larger insert fills the corners.

Is the same design printed on both sides?

No. The mushroom print is on the front only, and the reverse is a plain olive-green velvet, so you can turn it either way to suit the room.

What does the piped edge do?

The piped edge is a corded seam running the full perimeter of the cover, which gives the cushion a crisp, defined outline and adds a little structure to the corners.

What is the front made from?

The cushion is 100% polyester throughout. Polyester is hardwearing and holds printed colour well, so the mushroom design stays crisp with regular use.

Will it work with a dark or patterned sofa?

Yes. The cream ground keeps the cushion light, so it stands out against a dark or busy sofa rather than blending into it.