Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Dark Red/Fir Green

The Meridian is a plain velvet cushion in a deep, warm dark red, edged all the way round with a contrasting piped trim in fir green. That piping is the whole idea here: a slim raised cord that traces the seam, giving a plain-fronted cushion a defined outline and a little tailoring it would not otherwise have. The face is soft velvet with the short, dense pile that catches light and shifts tone as you move past it, so the red reads darker in the folds and brighter across the flat. It comes in three square sizes, 45cm, 50cm and 55cm, so you can pick the scale that suits your seating.

A square velvet cushion earns its place on a sofa, an armchair or across the foot of a bed. The dark red gives you a rich, grounded accent that sits happily against neutral linen, grey wool or natural wood, while the green piping picks up anything leafy or botanical already in the room. Use one on its own as a single point of colour, or build a layered arrangement with plainer cushions so the piped edge does the framing. The 45cm suits an armchair or a tighter sofa; step up to 50cm or 55cm where you want more presence or a deeper seat filled out.

The cover is made from polyester velvet, which holds colour well, resists everyday fading and keeps its pile through regular use. A concealed zip runs along one edge so the closure stays out of sight and the cover can be taken off when you need to. The square shape and the two-tone piped edge give it a finished, considered look whether it is working alone or in a group. It is offered here in dark red with fir green piping, one of several colourways in the Meridian range.

What is the piping made of and what colour is it?

The piped trim runs around all four edges in fir green, a contrasting cord that frames the dark red velvet face and defines the seam.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a concealed zip along one edge so you can remove the cover from the pad when you need to. We would suggest following any care guidance supplied on the label.

What sizes does the Meridian cushion come in?

Three square sizes are available: 45cm, 50cm and 55cm. Larger sizes give more presence on a deep sofa, while the smaller suits an armchair.

What is the cover made from?

The cover is polyester velvet, which has a soft short pile, holds its colour well and stands up to everyday use on a sofa or bed.

Is the front patterned or plain?

The face is plain velvet with no print, so the interest comes from the pile catching the light and the contrasting green piped edge.

One velvet cushion cover with pad, as pictured.