Description
This is a plain velvet cushion in a soft ivory cream, made from 100% polyester and finished with a crushed velvet pile on both faces. The pile catches the light and shifts between bright and shadowed as you move past it, which is what gives the surface its lustre rather than any print or pattern. The cover measures 50cm square, a generous size that holds its shape when propped against the arm of a sofa or the headboard of a bed. Being polyester, the pile is hard-wearing and holds colour well, and the fibre does not creep or shrink the way some natural piles can.
A square 50cm cushion is the workhorse size for layering, and this one is built for exactly that. The plain surface means it sits happily alongside patterned and textured pieces without competing with them, so it works as a calm anchor in a mix or as a matched pair either end of a sofa. Ivory is an easy neutral to place against warm woods, taupes and other creams, and the velvet pile adds depth to a scheme that might otherwise read flat. It suits a living room sofa, a reading chair or a bed, wherever you want a soft surface with a little light in it.
The cover is styled on both sides, so there is no wrong way to face it, and it is finished with a neat self-piping around the edge that defines the seam and helps the cover keep a crisp square shape. A zip closure runs along one edge, which makes taking the cover off for cleaning straightforward. Polyester velvet responds well to gentle handling, so treat the pile kindly and it keeps its sheen. Style it as a plain foil among prints, or build a tonal group of creams and neutrals around it.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Plain crushed velvet, styled both sides |
| Construction |
Self-piped edge, zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the cushion the same on both sides?
Yes, it is styled on both faces with the same crushed velvet pile, so there is no front or back and either side can face the room.
How big is the cushion?
The cover is 50cm square, which is the standard size for layering on a sofa or bed and works well as a matched pair.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so you can remove the cover from the pad quickly whenever you need to.
What is the self-piping around the edge?
It is a slim piped trim made from the same velvet fabric, run around the seam to define the edge and help the cover hold a neat square shape.
What does the velvet feel like?
It has a soft crushed pile that catches the light, giving the plain ivory surface a subtle sheen and a little depth rather than a flat finish.