Description
The Lil Scallop is a plain velvet cushion built around one idea: a scalloped edge that runs the whole way round, picked out in a contrast pink thread against an orange velvet body. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square that most cushion pads are made to, and it is velvet on both faces rather than plain on the back, so it looks the same whichever way it lands on the sofa. The pile is polyester, which gives velvet its soft hand and its light-catching sheen while standing up to the everyday knocks a scatter cushion takes.
A 45cm square is the workhorse size for a sofa or a made bed, big enough to lean on and easy to pair in a row or a stack. This one is here to add colour rather than blend in: the warm orange and the pink scalloped trim make it a natural fit for a room that already has some character, and the photographed range shows it sits happily alongside blue, brown, yellow, teal and pink versions of the same shape if you want to build a mix. Against a plain sofa it does the pop-of-colour job on its own.
The two velvet faces are joined by a scalloped border finished with contrast threading, and there is a zip along one edge so the cover comes off the pad for cleaning. Being a polyester velvet, the pile responds well to a gentle brush to lift it and keep the nap even. Order the pad to match the cover at 45 x 45cm, or size up slightly if you prefer a fuller, plumper look. The scalloped edge is the detail to lead with when you style it, so give it a little room rather than wedging it tight into a corner.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain velvet with scalloped edge and contrast trim |
| Construction |
Double-sided velvet, zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Sold as |
Cushion cover with pad |
Frequently Asked
Is the velvet on both sides of the cushion?
Yes, both faces are the same velvet, so there is no plain back and it looks right whichever way it falls on the sofa.
What size pad does this cushion take?
It is a 45 x 45cm square. Match the pad to that size, or go one size up if you want a fuller, plumper finish.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
There is a zip along one edge, so the cover slides off the pad when you need to clean it or store it flat.
What is the scalloped edge made from?
The scalloped border is part of the velvet cover, finished with a contrast thread in pink that outlines each scallop against the orange body.
Will polyester velvet keep its look over time?
Polyester pile is hard-wearing and holds its sheen well. A gentle brush now and then lifts the nap and keeps the surface even.