Round Velvet Pleated Pumpkin Pillow

A sofa full of square pillows can look tidy but a little flat. What it often needs is one piece with a different shape and texture, something that catches the eye and makes the arrangement feel collected rather than bought as a set. The Round Velvet Pleated Pumpkin Pillow is made for that role. It is a 15 inch round of soft velvet, pleated into a pumpkin shape with a button at the center, and it adds instant character to a sofa, chair or bed.

It is also an easy pillow to live with. Its size is generous enough to notice and small enough to fit almost anywhere, and it comes in sixteen colors, so it can blend into a calm palette or bring a bold accent to a neutral room. It is the kind of accent that makes a room look finished.

What makes the pumpkin pillow stand out

The shape is the first thing people notice. The velvet is gathered into pleats that run from the edge toward a button pulled into the center, creating the rounded, segmented outline of a pumpkin. It looks sculpted and a little playful, and it breaks up the straight lines of square pillows and sofa cushions.

The velvet does the rest. Velvet has a soft, rich pile that reads deeper and more luxurious than a knit or woven cover, especially under lamplight. Along every pleat, the pile catches the light slightly differently, so the pillow shows gentle highlights and shadows that change as you move around the room.

The fill keeps it soft and squishy. It is made as a decorative throw pillow rather than a seat, so it feels comfortable to lean against or hug while you read, and it holds its rounded shape on a sofa or bed.

Then there is the color range. The sixteen shades run from quiet cream, gray and light blue through lilac, pink and light green to rich navy, dark green, coffee, wine red and dark purple, with bright orange, red, yellow and purple for a stronger accent. It is easy to find one that suits the room, or two that work together.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Living room sofas. In front of two larger square pillows for a layered look.
• Beds. At the center of the pillows on a made bed.
• Armchairs. A single round pillow in the small of the back.
• Window seats. A soft accent alongside a throw blanket.
• Nurseries and kids' rooms. Soft pastel shades suit a gentle, playful room.

Because it is round, it also works in places where a square pillow looks awkward, such as a curved chair back, a round ottoman or a daybed. And because it is velvet, it brings a touch of warmth to rooms dominated by linen, cotton and wood.

Deep shades such as wine red, dark green and navy look especially good in autumn and winter, while cream, light blue and light green feel fresh through spring and summer.

Choosing the size and placement

The pillow is round and 15 inches across. On a sofa, that is the ideal size to sit in front of larger square pillows, so both shapes are visible. On a bed, it looks best at the center of the arrangement, in front of the sleeping pillows and any larger decorative ones.

A few simple styling rules help:

• Place round pillows in front of square ones, never behind, so the pleated shape shows.
• Use one pumpkin pillow as a centerpiece, or a pair at each end of a long sofa.
• Pick one color from the room, such as the rug or a painting, for a pulled together look.
• Keep it out of long periods of direct sun so the velvet color holds.

Plump it by hand now and then, smoothing the pleats toward the center button, and it will keep its neat, rounded outline.

Pillows are also one of the easiest ways to change a room with the seasons. Because this one comes in so many shades, it is simple to keep a quiet cream or gray pillow on the sofa most of the year and add a wine red, dark green or orange one when the evenings turn cooler. A single swap like that makes a familiar room feel new without moving any furniture.

Pairing it with other pieces

A pleated velvet pillow looks best with calmer neighbors. Pair it with solid square pillows in linen or cotton, and let the pumpkin shape be the feature. A knit or chenille throw blanket folded over the arm of the sofa adds another soft texture without competing.

Browse the throw pillows collection for square covers to layer behind it, and the throw blankets collection for a matching throw. If you want a seat rather than an accent, the floor cushions collection has larger pieces made for sitting.

Is the pumpkin pillow right for your space?

This pillow is a strong fit if you:

• Want a decorative accent with a sculpted, rounded shape.
• Love the rich look and soft feel of velvet.
• Like having a wide choice of colors to match your room.
• Need a pillow that suits a sofa, a bed and an armchair alike.

It is not the right choice if you need a cushion to sit on regularly, since it is made as a decorative accent rather than a seat, or if you want a cover that goes in the washing machine. For floor seating, a larger floor cushion with a firmer fill will serve you better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about colors are answered at info@norafurnish.com.