Rowan Faux Fur Plain Velvet Cushion - Ecru

The Rowan cushion pairs two textures on one square: a deep, shaggy faux fur front with the long, loose pile of a Mongolian sheepskin look, and a smooth velvet reverse. It measures 50 x 50cm, a generously sized scatter cushion that holds its shape against the back of a sofa or across a bed. The face is a soft ecru, a warm off-white rather than a stark bright white, and the same tone carries through the velvet on the back. The pile is long and irregular, so the cushion reads as pure texture with no pattern to place or match.

This is a cushion for the parts of the room where you actually sit. Set it against a plain sofa or a leather chair where the fur can catch the light, or layer it on a bed alongside flatter woven cushions so the depth of the pile stands out. Its neutral ecru sits happily with almost anything, from grey and stone to caramel and cream, which makes it an easy piece to move from the living room to the bedroom as the seasons change. Two together, one at each end of a sofa, balance a long seat.

The reverse is velvet, chosen for a smoother contrast to the fur so the cushion feels different depending on which way it faces. A hidden zip runs along the back, so you can take the cover off and the fastening stays out of sight. The cover is 100% polyester throughout, which is what gives the faux fur its resilience and lets the pile spring back after it has been leant on. To keep the pile lively, shake the cushion and smooth the fur through with your fingers now and then rather than letting it flatten. It works as a single accent or as a matched pair.

What does the faux fur feel like?

The front has a long, loose pile in the style of a Mongolian sheepskin, so it feels deep and shaggy rather than short and flat, with a soft, springy texture.

Is the whole cushion faux fur?

No. The front is faux fur and the reverse is a smoother velvet, so you get two contrasting textures on one cushion depending on which side faces out.

Can I take the cover off?

Yes. There is a hidden zip along the back, so you can remove the cover from its pad while keeping the fastening out of sight for a clean finish.

What size is it and what does that suit?

It is a 50 x 50cm square, a generous scatter size that holds its own against a sofa back or layered across the head of a bed.

How do I keep the pile looking full?

Give the cushion an occasional shake and run your fingers through the fur to lift and separate the pile, so it does not settle flat where it is leant on most.