Description
The Opulence cushion is a plain velvet square in a deep petrol blue, finished with a piped edge that runs cleanly around all four sides. It measures 55 x 55cm, which puts it at the larger end of the scale sockets go for on a sofa or bed, so it holds its shape and reads as a proper anchor cushion rather than a small accent. The face is a smooth, matt-sheen velvet with no pattern, letting the colour and the pile do the work.
A cushion this size sits well at the corners of a sofa, layered in front of larger scatter cushions, or propped against the headboard of a bed. The plain petrol shade is a steady blue with grey depth to it, so it works alongside neutrals, warmer tans and other blues without competing. Because there is no print, you can buy two or three and build a run of solid colour, or mix it in with patterned cushions where a plain foil is what the grouping needs.
The piped trim gives the edge a defined line and helps the cover keep its square shape through use. A hidden zip closure runs along one side, so the cover comes off for cleaning and the fastening stays out of sight. It is made in the UK. Velvet has a directional pile, so the shade shifts a little as the light moves across it, which is part of how a plain velvet earns its keep. As a solid colour, it is an easy companion to patterned cushions from across the wider range.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain, petrol blue |
| Construction |
Piped edge, hidden zip closure |
| Size |
55 x 55cm |
| Country of origin |
United Kingdom |
Frequently Asked
What is the cushion made from?
The cover is 100% polyester velvet, which gives a soft pile with a gentle sheen and holds colour strongly. Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and resists crushing better than some natural-fibre velvets.
How big is this cushion?
It measures 55 x 55cm, which is a large square. That size makes it a good anchor cushion on a sofa or bed, sitting behind or beside smaller scatter cushions.
Does the cover come off?
Yes. There is a hidden zip closure along one side, so the cover can be removed. The zip sits out of view along the seam so it does not interrupt the plain velvet face.
Will the colour look even across the cushion?
Velvet has a directional pile, so the petrol shade will look slightly lighter or deeper depending on how the light hits it and which way the pile lies. This is normal for velvet and part of its character.
Can I mix it with patterned cushions?
Yes, that is one of its strengths. A plain petrol velvet gives the eye somewhere to rest, so it works as a solid foil among busier prints or grouped together in a run of the same colour.