Solene Ruffle Velvet Linen Cushion - Pink

The Solene Ruffle is a square 45 x 45cm cushion with a matt velvet face and reverse, framed by a gathered ruffle trim in a fine linen-blend stripe. The velvet is soft to the touch on both sides, so there is no wrong way to sit it on a sofa or bed, and the ruffle runs the full way around the edge to soften the outline. The body reads as a gentle blush pink in our photographs, with the trim in a warm oatmeal-and-cream stripe that picks up the light. A zip closure runs along one edge for filling and for lifting the cover off when it needs a wash.

This is a cushion for a made-up bed or a well-dressed sofa, where the ruffle earns its place layered against plainer cushions and a heavier throw. It sits happily among neutrals and softer pastels, and the striped trim gives it a place alongside checks and stripes without matching them exactly. At 45cm square it is the standard scatter size, so it stacks neatly two or three deep against pillows or fills the corner of a two-seater without swallowing it. The lightweight feel means it moves easily from bed to chair as the room is rearranged.

The cover is a polyester velvet with a trim of 85% polyester and 15% linen, which is what gives that slightly textured, matt striped edge rather than a shiny one. Polyester velvet holds its colour well and resists the flattening that catches out some pile fabrics, and the linen content in the trim brings a drier, more natural handle to the ruffle. The zip makes the cover straightforward to remove. Style it on its own for a quiet look, or layer it with velvet and linen pieces from across the range to build up texture without adding pattern.

Is the cushion the same velvet on both sides?

Yes, the velvet face and reverse are the same, so you can turn it either way round on a sofa or bed without a plain back showing.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

The cover has a zip closure along one edge, so it lifts off the pad when you need to freshen it up or move it between rooms.

What is the ruffle trim made from?

The trim is a blend of 85% polyester and 15% linen, which gives the striped edge a drier, more natural texture than the velvet body.

How big is the cushion?

It measures 45 by 45cm, which is the standard square scatter size and layers neatly against pillows or in the corner of a sofa.

Will the velvet flatten with use?

Polyester velvet holds its pile and colour well over time and resists the flattening that can catch out some softer pile fabrics.

What colours does it work with?

The blush body and oatmeal striped trim sit well with neutrals, soft pastels and gentle checks or stripes for a layered, relaxed look.