Midnight Garden Floral Velvet Cushion - Grey

The Midnight Garden cushion carries a painterly floral print across a deep grey velvet ground: pink and crimson blooms, coral trumpet flowers, sprays of green foliage and clusters of dark berries, all set against a near-black background so the colours read as vividly as they do. It is a square cushion, 43cm by 43cm, printed on the front and finished with a plain velvet reverse in the same grey. Contrasting piping runs the full edge, and the closure is a hidden zip. The cover is made from 100% polyester.

This is a cushion for a room that can take a bit of colour against a dark base. It sits well on a neutral sofa or a leather armchair, where the grey ground ties into muted upholstery while the flowers do the talking. In the photograph it reads happily on a natural rattan chair, so it suits a mix of textures rather than a single matched scheme. Group it with plainer velvet cushions in one of the print's colours, pink, coral or a deep berry red, and let this one be the pattern in the arrangement.

Polyester velvet has a soft, short pile that catches the light, which is what gives the reverse its shifting depth of tone in the pictures. Being polyester, it is hard-wearing and holds its shape through everyday use, and the pile brushes back into place easily. The piped edge gives the cushion a defined, upholstered outline and helps it keep its square shape when plumped. The hidden zip lets you remove the cover from its pad. We would follow the care label for cleaning, as the supplier does not state a wash method here. As a finishing touch it brings a garden's worth of colour to a dark or neutral setting without needing anything else to work.

What is the cushion cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester velvet, with the floral print on the front and a plain grey velvet reverse, so it feels soft while standing up to everyday use.

Does it come with a pad or just the cover?

The hidden zip closure lets you take the cover off its pad, which is the usual way these are supplied. Check the listing for whether a pad is included.

How big is it?

It is a square cushion measuring 43cm by 43cm, a comfortable everyday size for a sofa, bed or armchair without dominating the seat.

Is the pattern on both sides?

No. The floral print is on the front only. The reverse is plain grey velvet with the same contrasting piping running around the edge.

Why is there piping around the edge?

The piped trim gives the cushion a defined, upholstered outline and helps it hold its square shape when plumped and arranged.