Black Velvet Cushions

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Black velvet cushions are a staple when creating a strong decorating scheme. 

See our full collection of velvet cushions here.

How to style with black velvet cushions

Black velvet cushions offer a luxurious and sophisticated touch to any home decor scheme. With their sumptuous texture and timeless appeal, these cushions can elevate the ambience of your living space, adding depth, contrast, and a touch of opulence. 
Here are some tips on how to style your house with black velvet cushions to create a chic and elegant look. 

Contrast with Lighter Tones

Black velvet cushions stand out beautifully against lighter-coloured furniture and bedding. Pair them with soft tones to create a striking contrast. Whether you're styling your sofa, bed, or armchair, the combination of black velvet cushions with lighter hues creates a sophisticated and balanced look.

Mix and Match Patterns and Textures

To enhance the luxurious feel of black velvet cushions, mix them with other fabrics like linen cushions. Don't be afraid to mix black velvet cushions with other patterns and prints to create a dynamic and eclectic look. This adds depth and great visual interest to your decor style while creating a tactile experience that is both inviting and stylish. Our Beija Flor Cushions have a range of fabulous patterned cushion designs that will pair beautifully with black velvet cushions.

Add some metallics

If you’re looking to create a really lux, glamorous look with your black velvet cushions you could consider incorporating metallic accents such as gold, silver, or brass. Opt for decorative objects, picture frames, or even side tables in metallic finishes to complement the richness of the velvet fabric and add a touch of sophistication to your space. These metallic accents can serve as focal points that draw the eye and enhance the overall elegance of your home decor. 

Black velvet cushions on the bed

Adding black velvet cushions to your bed can be a great way to add some strength and a masculine edge to your decor style. Dark velvets are particularly nice if you are looking to create a warm cozy space in the cooler months. 
You can choose to add large velvet cushions to your bed in place of traditional euro cushions behind your standard pillows and add some smaller throw pillows to the front.
If you prefer to keep things simple maybe you would prefer one smaller rectangular velvet cushion in the center of your standard pillows. 

Black velvet cushions for the sofa

Black velvet cushions can give your sofa a bold yet cozy appeal. 
When choosing cushions for your sofa you always want a mix of texture size and colour.
Black velvet doesn’t need to be the main feature on your sofa. You could start with a large linen cushion in a lighter colour, perhaps our 60x60cm linen cushions in Husk or Eucalyptus. Once you have your larger base you can bring in the velvet in a rectangular cushion. Using cushions of different heights is a really easy way to add more visual interest to your sofa. 

How to clean black velvet cushions

Cleaning your black velvet cushions requires gentle care to maintain their plush texture and luxurious appearance. It’s important to follow the care information on the tag of your cushion cover as each fabric can vary slightly. 
Generally speaking, we always recommend having velvet professionally cleaned by someone who is experienced and confident in cleaning velvet.
Carefully remove the cushion insert before taking your cushion cover to a dry cleaner. This will prevent any potential damage to your cushion zip if they were to remove the insert. It also makes it easier for them to clean and saves any moisture being absorbed by your cushion insert.
If you’re looking for easy care velvet cushions you can’t go past our Soft Touch collection. These cushions are still dry clean only however they are much more robust than a traditional velvet and will stand up to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Where to buy black velvet cushions 

Our cushions are all available to see in person in our brick-and-mortar store in Balmain, Sydney. If you can't make it in to our Balmain store you can of course shop with us online! All of our online orders are lovingly packed by our Balmain team and can be sent anywhere in Australia. 

Need cushion styling advice? 

If you need a little help choosing new cushions for your home you're more than welcome to send us photos of your space and our knowledgeable team can help you choose the perfect cushion combination. You can contact us online or call us on (02) 9555 1545.