Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Dove/Cylon

This is a plain velvet cushion from the Meridian range, measuring 55 by 55cm, which puts it at the larger end of the scale for a scatter cushion. The face and reverse are both a soft dove silver velvet-feel fabric, with a contrasting piped border in a bright yellow the supplier calls cylon. The piping runs right around the edge, framing the plain grey field and picking out the yellow as an accent rather than a whole-cushion colour.

At 55cm square, this is a cushion that reads generously on a sofa or a bed. Two of them will fill a three-seater without looking mean, and a single one sits well in an armchair or on a bench in a hallway. The dove grey is a quiet base that works against almost any upholstery, while the yellow piped edge gives it a lift, so it earns its place in a room that is otherwise neutral or that already carries a note of yellow. It sits comfortably in a living room, a bedroom or a reading corner.

The cover is made from 100% polyester with a velvet feel, chosen here for its softness and its hard-wearing nature, so it holds up to daily use and leaning. There is a zip closure, which means the cover comes off for cleaning and the pad can be replaced or plumped as needed. The piped trim gives the edges definition and helps the cushion keep its square shape over time. It belongs to the wider Meridian range, where each cushion pairs a plain body with a contrasting piped edge in a different complementary colour, so you can mix several across a room and keep them tied together.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 55 by 55cm, which is larger than a standard scatter cushion, so it fills a sofa or bed generously and reads well on its own.

What is the cover made of?

The cover is 100% polyester with a soft velvet feel. Polyester is hard-wearing and holds its softness through regular use, so it suits a cushion that gets leaned on daily.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so the cover can be taken off the pad when you need to and the pad plumped or replaced.

What colour is the piping?

The body is a dove silver grey and the piped border running around the edge is a bright yellow, which the supplier names cylon, giving the cushion a contrasting accent.

Will it match other cushions in the range?

Yes, the Meridian range pairs a plain body with a contrasting piped edge in a range of complementary colours, so several cushions can be mixed across a room and still tie together.