Sunningdale Plain Velvet Cushion - Kingfisher

The Sunningdale is a plain velvet cushion in kingfisher, a deep blue-green teal with a warm undertone that shifts a little as the light moves across the pile. There is no pattern here and none is wanted; the whole point is the velvet itself, a short dense polyester pile that catches and holds the light so that a single cushion reads as a block of rich, saturated colour. It comes in two shapes: a 30x50cm rectangular bolster and a 50x50cm square, so you can pick the proportion that suits your seat.

A plain velvet cushion is the piece that does the quiet work in a room. Sit one on a sofa or an armchair, or line a bed with a pair, and it gives you texture and depth without competing for attention. Kingfisher is a colour that carries its own weight, so it holds up on a neutral linen sofa and equally sits well against warm woods and brass. Because the design is plain, it is the easiest thing to mix: stand it beside patterned cushions or other velvet shades and it steadies the group rather than shouting over it.

Each cushion is finished with a knife edge, a clean flat seam with no piping or flange, and a hidden zip along one side so the cover can be taken off. Velvet has a directional pile, so a light brush along the nap settles any pressure marks and evens the colour. Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and holds its colour well against daily use and light. The cushion is made in the UK. Choose the rectangle to soften a deep seat or the square to fill a corner, and buy a pair if you want the arrangement to read as symmetrical.

What shapes and sizes does this cushion come in?

There are two options, a 30x50cm rectangular bolster and a 50x50cm square, so you can match the shape to your sofa or bed.

Can the cover be removed?

Yes, there is a hidden zip along one side, so the cover can be taken off the pad for handling and storage.

What is a knife edge finish?

A knife edge is a clean flat seam with no piping or flange around the border, which gives the cushion a simple, understated outline.

What is the cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester velvet, a short dense pile that is hard-wearing and holds its colour well through everyday use.

How do I keep the velvet looking even?

Velvet has a directional pile, so brushing lightly along the nap settles pressure marks and evens out the way the colour catches the light.

Will kingfisher work with other colours?

It is a deep teal that sits well on neutral upholstery and against warm woods, and mixes easily with patterned or plain cushions in other shades.