Description
The Sunningdale is a plain velvet cushion in a deep cerise pink, a rich magenta with a warm blue undertone that catches the light across its pile. There is no pattern here and none is wanted: the appeal is the velvet itself, a short dense pile that shifts between lighter and darker as you move past it or plump it. The cover measures 50cm square, the standard scatter size, and is made from 100% polyester velvet, which holds colour strongly and resists the fading you get from natural pile fabrics left in a sunny room.
A square velvet cushion in a strong colour earns its place on a neutral sofa or bed, where it does the work a plain oatmeal or grey base cannot. The cerise sits happily against beige, cream and pale wood, and it takes to mixing: pair it with the same cushion in a contrasting shade, as the photograph shows it beside an ochre, and the two hold their own without competing. It suits a living room, a reading chair or the head of a bed equally well, and one on its own reads as considered rather than sparse.
The cover is finished with a knife edge, so the seam runs flat and clean to the corner rather than sitting on a piped border, and it closes with a hidden zip that keeps the back plain and lets you take the cover off. It is made in the UK. Velvet is best kept fresh with a light brush or a shake to lift the pile and settle any crushing from use; check the sewn-in label before washing. As a single plain colour it is an easy piece to build a scheme around and to add to as your other shades change.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain, minimalist |
| Construction |
Knife edge, hidden zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
| Country of origin |
Made in the UK |
Frequently Asked
What size is the Sunningdale cushion?
The cover measures 50cm by 50cm, the standard square scatter size, which suits most sofas, armchairs and beds and pairs easily with other 50cm covers.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, it has a hidden zip along one edge, so you can take the cover off the pad without the zip showing on the front or back.
What is a knife edge?
A knife edge means the front and back are sewn straight to the corner with no piping or flange, giving a flat, clean seam rather than a raised border.
Is the velvet hard wearing?
It is a polyester velvet, which holds its colour well and resists the fading that natural pile fabrics can show when left in bright, sunlit rooms.
Can I mix it with other colours?
Yes, as a single plain shade it is made to mix and match, and it works well set beside cushions in contrasting or complementary tones.