Velvet Cushion Covers

Cushions are ornamental bags with soft stuffing like cotton, hair, feathers or polyester staple fibers. Cushions are used to provide a soft support on a hard surface. Cushions are most commonly used as seats. Velvet cushion covers have a soft feel and look. Many manufacturers blend velvet with silk to improve texture and give a richer color.

Advantages of Using Velvet Cushion Covers: Velvet cushion covers impart a luxurious and rich look to any room. The soft fabric makes it very comfortable. The cushion covers can be chosen to match the upholstery to give the room a well matched look. Or the covers can be contrasted with the upholstery fabric to lend a dramatic effect. The fabric of velvet is such that it reflects light to produce various effects and tones. The atmosphere of the room changes from romantic to dramatic according to the play of light .

Custom Designed Velvet Cushion Covers:

Custom designed cushion covers are in high demand by connoisseurs in home décor. Appliqué and patchwork on velvet is very common. Traditional motifs like flowers, symbols and symbolic designs are embroidered on the cushion covers. Velvet cushion covers are edged with laces, ruffles or tassels to make them more attractive.

Care of Velvet Cushion Covers:

Velvet is a delicate fabric. It needs to be stored properly to avoid creases or folds. Repeated creasing can damage the pile of the fabric. Velvet covers should be hung instead of folded. In case of creases, the velvet cover is steamed or pressed to remove the wrinkles. Velvet cushion covers should also be dry washed. However it should not be done too often. Only crushed velvet should be machine washed.

Cushion covers of velvet lend grace and sophistication to a room. By using attractive velvet cushion covers the beauty of any room can be significantly enhanced.