Description
The Sunningdale cushion is a plain velvet square in a deep charcoal, a near-black grey with a soft sheen that shifts as the light moves across the pile. There is no pattern here and none is needed. Velvet catches and releases light depending on how the nap lies, so a single colour reads as several across the surface of the cushion. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square size that most cushion pads are made to fit, which makes replacing the insert straightforward down the line.
A plain velvet square is one of the most useful things you can put on a sofa or bed, because it does the work of pulling a scheme together without competing with anything. Charcoal sits comfortably against warm neutrals, natural linen upholstery and pale wood, and it holds its own beside brighter patterned cushions when you want a grounding note. Buy a pair for symmetry at each end of a sofa, or mix it with the other shades in the range for a layered, tonal look. It suits a living room, a reading chair or the head of a bed equally well.
The cover is made from 100% polyester velvet, which is hard-wearing, holds its colour and resists crushing better than many natural-fibre velvets. It is finished with a knife edge, the clean flat seam you can see running round the side, and a hidden zip so the cover comes off for cleaning and the closure stays out of sight. The cover is made in the UK. If you like the effect, the Sunningdale range runs to other shades that sit well together, so you can build a set that coordinates without matching exactly.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain, minimalist |
| Construction |
Knife edge with hidden zip closure |
| Size |
50x50cm |
| Country of origin |
United Kingdom |
Frequently Asked
Does the cushion come with a pad or just the cover?
The listing is for a velvet cover with a hidden zip. Check the product page for whether an insert is included, and if not a standard 50cm square pad will fit.
What colour is the velvet in daylight?
It is a deep charcoal, a very dark grey that can read close to black, with the sheen of velvet lightening it wherever the pile catches the light.
Can I take the cover off to clean it?
Yes. The hidden zip lets you remove the cover completely, which is far easier than trying to clean around a fixed pad.
Will it wear well on a sofa we use every day?
Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and holds its colour, which makes it a sensible choice for a cushion that gets daily use and the occasional knock.
Can I mix it with other cushions?
Yes. A plain charcoal square is a grounding colour that sits happily beside patterned cushions or the other plain shades in the same range.