Description
This is an outdoor cushion built around a hand-painted print of three small birds, a goldfinch, a female reed bunting and a blue jay, perched among bright botanical florals on a soft aqua ground. It measures 43 x 43cm, the standard scatter-cushion square, and is made from 100% polyester. That single fact does most of the work here: the fabric is woven and finished to be UV and water resistant, which is why this belongs outside where a cotton cushion would fade and sulk in the damp.
It is made for garden furniture, a bench, a rattan sofa or a pair of chairs on a patio, and it is happy to be left out through sunshine, a passing shower or the odd spilled drink. Turn it over and the design changes: the reverse carries a denser all-over floral, the same palette of magenta, pink, cream and blue-green foliage but without the birds, so you can flip it to suit your mood or the setting. Two looks in one cover makes it easy to pair across a bench of mixed cushions, and it sits naturally alongside the bee design from the same Midnight Garden range shown beside it.
Construction is a knife edge with a zip closure, so the cover is easy to remove and the seams sit flat and neat rather than piped or flanged. Being polyester, it wipes down and shrugs off moisture, which is exactly what you want from something living outside for a season. As a square 43cm cushion it works in pairs or in odd-numbered groups, and the aqua ground reads fresh against natural wood and greenery. Designed, printed and made in the UK, it is a cheerful, practical way to bring pattern to an outdoor seat without worrying about the weather.
Specification
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Design |
Midnight Garden bird and floral print, aqua ground, alternative floral on the reverse |
| Construction |
Knife edge with zip closure, UV and water resistant fabric |
| Size |
43 x 43cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
| Country of origin |
United Kingdom |
Frequently Asked
Can this cushion be left outside?
Yes. It is made from UV and water resistant polyester and is designed to withstand sunshine, showers and the occasional spill, so it suits garden furniture.
Is the pattern the same on both sides?
No. The front shows three birds among the florals and the reverse carries a denser all-over floral in the same palette without the birds, giving you two looks.
What size is it and does it come with a pad?
It measures 43 x 43cm, the standard scatter square. The record does not state whether a filling pad is included, so please check before buying.
How do I keep it clean?
Being water resistant polyester, it wipes down easily and shrugs off moisture, which makes it practical for an outdoor seat used through the season.
Does the cover come off?
Yes. It has a zip closure, so the cover can be removed. The knife edge finish keeps the seams flat and neat rather than piped.