Description
This is a plain velvet cushion with a scalloped edge, made from double-sided velvet so the pile catches the light on both faces. The photograph shows a soft dusky-pink body edged with a deeper burgundy trim that follows the curved, cloud-like scallops all the way round. The scallop shapes are picked out with a contrast thread along the border, which is the detail that gives the cushion its character. It measures 45 by 45cm, the standard square size that most cushion pads and covers are cut to, so it drops straight into a set you already own.
A square velvet cushion in this size earns its place at either end of a sofa, propped against the arm, or layered along the head of a bed. The two-tone pink and burgundy sits happily with warm neutrals and works as the colour lift on a plainer sofa. Because the print is plain rather than patterned, it mixes readily with figured or textured cushions without competing with them, and the scalloped border does the decorative work on its own. Use one as a colour accent or a pair for symmetry.
The cover is velvet on both sides, so there is no plain reverse to hide, and it closes with a zip that lets you take the cover off for cleaning and slip it back over the pad. The scalloped border is finished with contrast threading along its curved edge. Velvet has a directional pile, which is what gives it that shifting sheen as you move past it, and it responds well to a gentle shake and a smooth of the hand to keep the nap sitting evenly. Style it plainly against textured throws, or let the scallops set the tone for a softer, playful arrangement.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain, two-tone; scalloped edge with contrast threading |
| Construction |
Double-sided velvet with zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
Frequently Asked
Is the velvet on both sides of the cushion?
Yes, it is double-sided velvet, so there is no plain backing fabric and either face can be shown when you arrange it.
What size cushion pad do I need for this cover?
The cover measures 45 by 45cm, the standard square size, so a 45cm pad fits it well and a slightly larger pad gives a fuller, plumper look.
Can I take the cover off to clean it?
Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge that lets you remove the cover from the pad for cleaning and put it back easily.
What colour is it really?
The body is a dusky, slipper pink and the scalloped border is a deeper burgundy, with a contrast thread picking out the curved edge.
Will it work with patterned cushions?
It should, because the face is plain velvet rather than a print, so it sits alongside figured or textured cushions without the two competing.
How should I care for velvet?
Velvet has a directional pile that catches the light, so a gentle shake and a smooth of the hand keeps the nap sitting evenly.