Simons Maison
Traditional Checkers Brushed Cushion 50 X 50 Cm
Traditional Checkers Brushed Cushion is a square throw cushion measuring 50 x 50 cm (20 x 20 inches). Its woven cover features a brushed finish and a traditional check pattern, with a removable cover secured by a zip closure for easy care (spot clean only). The cushion is filled with recycled polyester and is designed for decorative use on sofas, chairs, or beds.
- Style
- traditional
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Throw Pillows
Color
Size
Specifications
A checkered cushion with ultra-soft brushed feel, made from woven fabric with a brushed finish and recycled polyester fill.
Removable cover with zip closure. Spot clean only. 20" x 20" (50 x 50 cm).
- Material
- Cover: 100% polyester made from recycled plastic bottles; Filling: 100% recycled polyester
- Style
- traditional
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Throw Pillows
Additional Attributes
- woven fabric with brushed finish
- recycled polyester fill
- removable cover with zip closure
- spot clean only
- checkered pattern
- exclusive design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
This 50x50 cm cushion from Simons Maison anchors a sofa with its exclusive deep crimson check pattern, acting as a small-scale print in mixed-pillow sets while resisting bunching and keeping its shape. Its brushed recycled polyester cover and hypoallergenic, moisture-resistant fill provide an ultra-soft feel comparable to pricier cushions, with the recycled materials cutting CO₂ by 75% and matching virgin polyester in strength. Priced at $29, it offers significant value compared to similar design-focused checkerboard cushions, but as a decorative accent it is not intended for heavy daily seating and requires careful spot cleaning with cold water and mild soap, blotting rather than rubbing to preserve the soft texture.
Verified claims
- Color and exclusivity
- Exclusive deep crimson check anchors the sofa color palette.
- Pattern mixing
- Checkered pattern acts as a small-scale print in a mixed-pillow set.
- Size and shape
- 50x50 cm anchors sofa corners and resists bunching to keep its shape.
- Comfort
- Brushed polyester cover adds soft texture; best as decorative accent.
- Material
- All recycled polyester: plush, hypoallergenic fill resists bunching; durable cover nearly as strong as virgin polyester.
- Maintenance
- Spot clean with cold water and mild soap; blot don't rub to avoid fiber damage and preserve softness.
- Value
- $29 cushion offers ultra-soft brushed feel found on pricier cushions.
- Price comparison
- Priced 24–40% below comparable design-focused checkerboard cushions.
- Spot cleaning
- Use cold water and mild detergent; blot, don't rub.
- Carbon footprint
- Recycled polyester cover and fill cut CO₂ by 75%.
- Fill
- Recycled polyester fill is hypoallergenic, moisture-resistant, and resists bunching.
- Cover
- Woven recycled cover strength matches virgin polyester.
- Care
- Blot stains with cold water and mild soap; never rub.
- Intended use
- Decorative cushion not intended for heavy daily seating.
Product record
- Title
- Traditional Checkers Brushed Cushion 50 X 50 Cm
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Spot cleaning and maintaining the brushed finish
- Spot cleaning must be done with cold water; hot water can set oil‑based stains permanently into the polyester and may partially melt the brushed finish, leaving a stiff, discolored patch.
- Only mild soap or pH‑neutral fabric cleaner should touch the cover — bleach, enzyme‑based sprays, or strong solvents can break down recycled polyester fibers and may cause the crimson dye to bleed, leaving a permanent lighter halo.
- Stains must be blotted with a damp white cloth and cold water immediately — rubbing twists the brushed fibers, creating a rough, shiny patch, and pushes the stain deeper into the woven polyester.
How the price stacks up against alternatives
- As a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, this cushion delivers a curated, non-generic aesthetic that budget checkerboard pillows from Alex Liddy and MADE lack, while undercutting the design-driven Decotique Outline Check cushion (29 USD/~38 CAD with conventional cotton-linen) by a noticeable margin — effectively offering a design-focused identity at a mass-market price.
- The brushed woven cover provides an ultra-soft, tactile feel that normally commands a higher price among textured checkerboard cushions — the MADE Checkerboard Boucle Cushion with feather fill sells for 28.49 GBP (~48 CAD) and the Miller Jacquard Check Cushion retails between 40-69 AUD — making the Simons Maison a tactile upgrade at 29 CAD without the price premium.
Styling a traditional checkered 50x50 cushion
- The deep crimson of this checkered cushion provides a ready-made anchor colour for a sofa palette — repeating that red in a throw or a floral pillow's detail, as the two-to-three repetition rule advises, turns a single statement piece into an intentional colour story.
- The traditional checkerboard motif functions as the small-scale pattern in the designer rule of 'one solid, one small-scale print, one large-scale print' — paired with a solid linen and a bold floral or plaid, the cushion’s tight repeat prevents visual competition while adding graphic interest.
- The 50x50 cm size aligns with the designer-standard base cushion that anchors a sofa arrangement — it fills the back corners on a 2- or 3-seater, creating a structured backdrop that smaller cushions are layered against, and it avoids the 'lost' effect of sub-50 cm pillows on standard seating.
- The brushed woven polyester cover introduces a soft, fuzzy hand that satisfies the 'texture' slot in the Solid + Texture + Pattern styling formula, contrasting effectively with smooth cotton and lustrous velvet pillows on the same sofa.
Recycled polyester feel and eco-benefits
- Unlike natural fills that can clump or shift over time, recycled polyester stuffing maintains an even distribution and smooth consistency, so the cushion won’t develop lumps or thin spots through use.
- Recycled polyester production reduces carbon dioxide emissions by about 75% compared to virgin polyester — roughly 1.5 tons less CO₂ per ton of fiber — meaning the cushion’s recycled shell and stuffing collectively have a dramatically smaller climate impact than a conventional polyester cushion.
- Recycled polyester fiberfill does not absorb water, naturally inhibiting mold, mildew, and bacterial growth, and it is inherently hypoallergenic — making the cushion a safe choice for allergy-prone interiors.
- Mechanical properties of recycled polyester fabric — strength, stretch, and tear resistance — are nearly identical to virgin polyester, so the woven brushed cover holds up to daily handling without sacrificing the soft, brushed hand.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Square brushed plaid cushion placed front-center showing a pink/magenta and olive green check pattern with visible brushed texture and a small sewn white label near the lower right. A plain off-white cushion is partially visible behind it.
- Overall shapeSquare throw cushion showing the product's front face; corners slightly rounded and edges soft from brushed fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Surface textureBrushed, slightly fuzzy nap visible across the cushion surface producing a soft, diffused appearance of the plaid pattern.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - PatternLarge-scale checked/plaid pattern composed of broad magenta/pink blocks intersected by olive green and thin white stripes forming a grid.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high) - Sewn labelSmall rectangular white fabric label sewn onto the lower right front of the cushion; printed text present but illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Back cushionPlain square cushion behind the plaid cushion with a smooth off-white fabric and a narrow decorative piped edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Lifestyle shot of the cushion placed on a burnt-orange upholstered sofa with warm, directional lighting and soft shadows; a matching plaid throw is partially visible in the lower left.
- Supporting surfaceBurnt-orange upholstered sofa seat and back form the support surface for the cushions.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 1.00 · h 0.45 (high) - Throw fragmentLower-left corner shows a matching plaid fabric (same pattern as the main cushion) draped across the sofa.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm, directional lighting from upper left producing soft shadows on the sofa and slight specular highlights on the brushed fibers.
- Shot compositionVertical image framing with the main cushion centered slightly right-of-center; top portion shows a plain textured wall background.
Colors
magenta pink· plaid main fields#BC334Colive green· plaid secondary fieldssoft white· plaid stripesoff-white· rear plain cushion- Overall shapeSquare throw cushion showing the product's front face; corners slightly rounded and edges soft from brushed fabric.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a cushion corner showing a brushed, fuzzy fabric with a checkerlike color block pattern and a visible metal zipper with a pull tab along a seam.
- Brushed fabric textureSurface has a dense brushed, fuzzy nap with visible fibers and a slightly felted appearance.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Color blocking / check detailLarge blocks of color form a softened check pattern visible as adjacent olive green, dusty rose, and off-white areas with blurred edges where fibers mix.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Exposed zipperA metal zipper runs along a seam; teeth are visible and the zipper tape matches a dark olive-brown color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (high) - Zipper pullMetal zipper pull and slider visible near the lower-right of the seam; pull is dark metal with a small exposed brass-toned latch piece.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Seam and openingThe zipper is partially open at the slider, revealing a narrow dark interior gap under the teeth.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.56 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Shallow depth of field close-up shot with a neutral beige background and soft directional lighting causing gentle shadows and a warm tone across the scene.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing of a cushion corner placed diagonally; product fills most of the left and center with the background visible on the right.
- BackgroundOut-of-focus smooth beige/cream background occupying the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and focusSoft, warm directional lighting with a shallow depth of field; foreground fibers are sharp while background elements are blurred.
Colors
olive green· olive green fabric#8B641Cdusty rose· dusty rose fabric#8B3B34off-white· off-white fabric stripedark aged metal· metal zipper and pull#5C3C13- Brushed fabric textureSurface has a dense brushed, fuzzy nap with visible fibers and a slightly felted appearance.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- How firm or soft is the cushion filling? Is it supportive for lounging or more decorative?
- The cushion is filled with recycled polyester fiberfill, which gives it a plush, medium-soft feel — supportive enough for casual lounging but not overly firm. It's designed more as a decorative accent with an ultra-soft brushed finish, so it's comfortable for leaning against but not meant for heavy daily use.