The Ultimate Stripe Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Chocolate Caramel

This is a square cushion in a woven stripe, alternating bands of warm caramel-brown and a deeper chocolate tone across the face. The stripes are jacquard, meaning the pattern is woven into the cloth rather than printed on top, so the design runs through the fabric and does not sit as a separate layer that can wear or peel. The pile has the soft, light-catching quality of velvet, and you can see in the photograph how each stripe reads differently as the light moves across it. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard scatter-cushion size that most covers and inserts are made to.

A 45cm square is the workhorse of cushion styling. It sits comfortably at the back of a two or three-seat sofa, fills the corner of an armchair, or lines up along the head of a bed without crowding. The chocolate and caramel pairing is warm and grounded rather than loud, so it settles into a room built on browns, rusts, creams and other earthy tones, and it gives you something with a bit of texture to break up plainer upholstery. Group two or three together, or set one against a flatter weave to let the velvet stand out.

The cover is woven from polyester, which holds colour well, resists fading and keeps its shape through regular use, and the stripe is the same on both sides, so you can turn the cushion over for a quick refresh or to even out wear. A zip closure runs along one edge, which means the cover comes off when you need it to. The supplier does not state washing instructions for this cushion, so we would treat it gently and check the sewn-in label before cleaning. It is part of The Ultimate Stripe range, which comes in other colour pairings if you want to mix and match.

Is the stripe printed or woven in?

The stripe is a jacquard, which means it is woven into the fabric rather than printed on the surface, so the pattern runs through the cloth and will not peel or flake with use.

What size insert do I need for this cushion?

The cover measures 45 x 45cm, the standard scatter-cushion size, so a 45cm insert fits. Many people size up slightly to a larger pad for a fuller, plumper look.

Can I use the cushion on both sides?

Yes. The stripe design is the same on both faces, so you can turn it over for a quick change or to spread wear evenly across the two sides over time.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so the cover can be removed from the insert when you need to take it off for any reason.

What does the velvet feel like?

It has a soft pile with a matt rather than shiny finish, so it catches the light gently along each stripe without the high sheen you get from a glossier velvet.