Platalea Botanical Velvet Cushion - Pink

The Platalea cushion carries a painted tropical scene across its front: two Spoonbill birds standing among broad jungle leaves, palms and white blooms, all set against a blush pink ground. The birds are worked in white, black and rose with warm orange bills, so the print reads as a single considered picture rather than a repeat pattern. It measures 43 x 43cm, the standard square size that most sofa and bed cushions are cut to, which makes it easy to slot in alongside covers you already own.

This is a cushion for a room that wants a little warmth and colour without going bold all over. The pink ground is soft rather than bright, so it settles happily on a grey, cream or dark green sofa, and the deep green velvet reverse means you can turn it over for a plain face when the mood changes. It suits a living room armchair, the head of a made bed, or a reading corner, and it sits well next to plain velvets and botanical prints in the same green and pink family.

The cover is made from a 73% polyester and 27% cotton blend, a mix chosen so the fabric holds its printed colour and stands up to daily handling while the cotton keeps it comfortable against the skin. The reverse is a soft velvet, the edge is finished with a piped trim, and a hidden zip closure lets you remove the cover. The print front and the plain velvet back give you two looks from one cushion, and both the pink and green faces are worth showing depending on the scheme.

What is the cushion cover made from?

The cover is a blend of 73% polyester and 27% cotton, so it holds its printed colour well and the cotton content keeps it comfortable to lean against.

Is the back of the cushion the same as the front?

No. The front carries the printed Spoonbill scene on pink, while the reverse is a plain deep green soft velvet, giving you two different faces to show.

Can I take the cover off?

Yes. There is a hidden zip closure along one edge, so the cover comes off the pad for handling and putting back on is straightforward.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 43 x 43cm, a standard square size that pairs easily with other cushions and fits most sofas, armchairs and beds without looking out of scale.

Where is it made?

It is designed, printed and made in the United Kingdom, so the print and the make come from the same place.

What does the piped trim do?

The piped edging runs around the seam to give the cushion a defined, finished outline that holds its square shape when the cushion is plumped.