Description
This is a 45 x 45cm cushion cut from a plain velvet, worked on both faces so there is no wrong side to hide. The photograph shows a bright pink body with a scalloped edge trimmed in a contrasting red thread, a soft wave running right around the four sides rather than a straight seam. It is a plain cushion in the truest sense: no print, no pattern, just a saturated block of colour and the shaped edge doing the decorative work. Velvet is a pile fabric, which is why it reads deep and slightly luminous under the light, catching brighter on the raised faces and darker in the folds.
A square 45cm cushion is the standard sofa and bed size, so it drops straight into an existing scheme without leaving you with an odd one out. This one is loud in the best way, so it earns its place as the pop of colour on a neutral sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed. The side view shows a plump, well-filled pad that holds its shape, and the group photograph shows the same cushion in several other colourways, so you can build a stack that reads as a set while each piece keeps its own edge colour. It sits happily against calmer linens and cottons, letting the velvet be the thing your eye goes to.
The cover is polyester velvet throughout, front and back, and closes with a zip so the pad slips out for cleaning. The scalloped edge is stitched with a contrast thread that outlines every curve, and the second photograph shows the zip set into a plain back panel. Being a synthetic pile, polyester velvet holds its colour and resists crushing better than many natural velvets, which suits a cushion that gets sat against daily. Pair it with the other colours in the range for a considered mix, or let this pink and red stand on its own.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain, double-sided velvet with scalloped contrast-trimmed edge |
| Construction |
Zip closure for a removable cover |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the velvet on both sides of the cushion?
Yes, it is a double-sided velvet cover, so the front and back are both the same plush pile with no plain reverse.
Can I take the cover off to clean it?
Yes, the cover has a zip closure along one side, which lets you slip the inner pad out for cleaning the cover.
What does the scalloped edge look like?
The four sides are cut into soft, rounded waves rather than a straight seam, and each curve is outlined with a contrasting thread.
What size is this cushion?
It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size, so it fits alongside most existing sofa and bed cushions without looking out of place.
Will velvet feel warm or heavy?
Velvet has a dense, soft pile that feels warm to the touch and gives a plush, substantial feel against a plainer sofa or bed.