Black Floral Cushion | Noir

Noir Black Floral Tweed Cushion

A Floral Pattern With a Modern Edge

The Noir Black Floral Cushion takes a traditional motif and presents it in a restrained, contemporary way. Across the front, a graceful vine of black blossoms and leaves trails diagonally over a speckled ground of grey and white. The flowers are drawn with confidence, rich in detail, with layered petals and curling stems, yet the palette is limited to black and neutrals, so the pattern feels graphic and modern rather than sweet or decorative.

The ground fabric is as important as the design. Fine vertical streaks of black, grey, and white create a tweed-like texture that gives the cushion depth even in the spaces between the flowers. The two layers work together: the floral motif brings movement and romance, and the textured base keeps the surface visually grounded and tactile.

The Flanged Edge: A Tailored Finishing Detail

Around the perimeter, a flat black flange extends beyond the seam in the style of an Oxford cushion. It is a detail more often seen in tailored soft furnishings, and it changes the character of the piece. The border frames the pattern like a mounted print, sharpens the outline of the cushion, and gives it a structured, considered look that stays crisp on a sofa or bed.

The black edge also echoes the florals, so the design feels cohesive from the centre to the border. It is a small touch that lifts the cushion from a simple patterned accessory to something that looks deliberately designed.

Why a Black and White Floral Works So Well

Monochrome florals sit comfortably between tradition and modernity. The floral subject adds softness and a sense of nature, while the black-and-white palette keeps the effect crisp and adaptable. This makes the Noir cushion very easy to place. Against a pale boucle sofa or crisp white bedding it becomes a striking focal point, and beside darker upholstery or leather it blends into a tonal, layered scheme.

It also pairs well with other patterns. Placed next to a stripe, a plaid, or a plain textured cushion, the Noir’s limited palette prevents clashing, and its organic pattern adds an element of softness to more geometric arrangements.

Two Sizes for Different Roles

The Noir is offered in two sizes so it can serve different purposes. The 45cm x 45cm square is the classic scatter cushion, ideal for sofa corners, layered arrangements on a bed, and pairing with cushions of varying scale.

The 30cm x 50cm lumbar is longer and narrower, designed to sit across the centre of a sofa, armchair, or bed. It anchors a grouping of square cushions and provides focused support for the lower back. Used together, the two sizes create a balanced arrangement from a single pattern.

Why Choose the Noir Cushion

A well-chosen cushion can change the mood of a room without replacing any furniture, and the Noir does this with real subtlety. It introduces pattern and texture in a limited palette, so it suits minimalist rooms that need a point of interest as easily as it suits layered, eclectic spaces that want a calm, graphic anchor.

Because the colouring is neutral, it will remain relevant through changes in wall colour, rugs, and seasonal accessories. It arrives ready to use, with an insert included and a removable, washable cover, which makes it simple to keep fresh for the long term.

Benefits

• Refined Floral Pattern — a trailing black vine adds softness and movement in a modern, monochrome palette
• Textured Tweed-Style Ground — fine streaked weave adds depth between the floral motifs
• Tailored Flanged Edge — a crisp black border frames the design and sharpens the cushion’s shape
• Easy to Style — the neutral palette pairs with stripes, plaids, solids, and most interiors
• Ready to Use and Easy to Care For — insert included, with a removable and washable cover

Features

• Black floral vine motif on a grey and white textured ground
• Black flanged (Oxford-style) edge
• Available in 45cm x 45cm square and 30cm x 50cm lumbar sizes
• Cushion insert included
• Removable, washable cover

Materials

• Cover: Woven textile with a floral motif on a tweed-style ground, removable and washable
• Insert: Cushion insert include.

Care Instructions

1. Check the care label before cleaning, and test any cleaning product on a small hidden area first.
2. Vacuum the cover regularly with an upholstery attachment, working gently to protect the raised floral detail.
3. Spot clean spills promptly by blotting, never rubbing, with a clean cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
4. Remove the cover from the insert before washing, and machine wash it on a gentle, cold cycle. Avoid hot water, which can shrink woven fibres, and wash dark covers separately from lighter items.
5. Air dry the cover away from direct sunlight, and avoid high heat.
6. Fluff and rotate the insert regularly to keep the filling even, and refit the cover once both are fully dry.

For more detail on cleaning decorative cushions and their covers, see this guide to cleaning throw pillows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes is this cushion available in?
The Noir cushion comes in two sizes: 45cm x 45cm (square) and 30cm x 50cm (lumbar).

Does the cushion come with an insert?
Yes, every cushion comes with an insert, so it is ready to use as soon as it arrives.

Is the cover removable and washable?
Yes, the cover is removable and washable. Take it off the insert before washing, and follow the care label for water temperature and drying.

What does the flanged edge mean?
A flange is a flat border that extends beyond the seam around the cushion. It gives the Noir a tailored, framed look.

Which size should I choose?
The 45cm x 45cm square suits sofa corners and layered arrangements, while the 30cm x 50cm lumbar works best across the centre of a sofa or bed and for lower back support.