Hampton Black Velvet Cushion Cover: Plain Velvet with a Smart Finish
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Hampton Black is a straightforward cushion cover, and that is a large part of its appeal. The plain black velvet gives it a smart, versatile look, while the double-sided finish and self-piped edge add enough detail to stop it feeling basic. It is part of the Enhanced Living range from Tyrone Textiles and comes in two square sizes, so it can work as either a standard accent cushion or a larger layering piece.
A plain velvet cushion with a clean finish
The design is deliberately simple: plain black velvet, finished with a self-piped trim and made to look the same from either side. The fabric is listed as woven, with a composition of 100% Polyester. That combination gives Hampton Black a neat, finished appearance without introducing another pattern into the room.
Black works particularly well when a room already has plenty going on. Against patterned curtains, warm neutrals or lighter upholstery, a plain dark cushion can provide a visual pause. In a simpler scheme, it gives definition and contrast without relying on a bold motif.
Two sizes make it easier to layer
Hampton Black is available in 43 x 43 cm and 55 x 55 cm. The 43 x 43 cm option is an easy everyday size for sofas, armchairs and beds, while the 55 x 55 cm version has more presence and works well behind smaller cushions in a layered arrangement.
For a customer choosing cushions in store, showing the two sizes together is useful. It makes the difference immediately obvious and helps them picture a more considered arrangement than a row of identical cushions.
How Hampton Black can sit with curtains and other colours
The Hampton story can also be carried onto the window. Hampton Black is live in the Tyrone range, so a retailer can build a coordinated display rather than asking the cushion to do all the work on its own.
The wider Hampton cushion range also gives retailers a way to show the same plain velvet idea in different colours. That can be useful when a shopper likes the finish but wants something softer than black, or when a display needs a mix of grounding neutrals and stronger accents.
Care is simple to explain
The care instructions are clear: Hand wash only. Do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Cool Iron. For retail staff, that is an easy message to pass on at the point of sale and it is worth keeping the care guidance visible alongside the product rather than leaving it to the customer to find later.
Where it fits in an independent retail range
Hampton Black works best as part of a considered cushion offer rather than as a stand-alone novelty piece. A plain black velvet gives a range a useful grounding option, particularly alongside patterned curtains, textured neutrals and lighter cushion colours. The two sizes also make it easier to build a display with some variation in scale.
For retailers reviewing the balance of their soft-furnishing offer, our guide to choosing a curtain range for your shop looks at the same principle from the window-furnishing side: giving customers enough choice without making the assortment feel repetitive or confusing.
You can also browse the wider Tyrone Textiles cushion range to see how Hampton sits alongside other textures, colours and styles.
Hampton Black product details
Colour: Black
Style: Plain Velvet
Material: Woven
Composition: 100% Polyester
Sizes: 43 x 43 cm and 55 x 55 cm
Finish: Double sided with self-piped trim
Care: Hand wash only. Do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Cool Iron.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hampton Black cushion cover?
Hampton Black is a plain black velvet cushion cover from Enhanced Living. It is double sided, finished with a self-piped trim and supplied as a cushion cover.
What sizes does Hampton Black come in?
The live Tyrone Textiles range lists two sizes: 43 x 43 cm and 55 x 55 cm.
What is Hampton Black made from?
Hampton Black is listed as 100% Polyester. The material is described as woven.
How should Hampton Black be cared for?
Hand wash only. Do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Cool Iron.
Is Hampton available as a curtain as well?
Yes. Hampton Black is also live in the Tyrone Textiles range, allowing cushions and curtains to be coordinated.
Hampton Black is a good example of why a plain cushion still matters in a wider home-textiles range. The velvet finish, piped edge and two practical sizes give it enough character, while the black colour keeps it easy to combine with more decorative pieces.
