Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Ecru/Ginger

This is the Meridian cushion in ecru with a ginger piped edge, a plain velvet-feel cover that carries its interest in the contrast rather than any pattern. The face and reverse are the same soft cream, and the piping that runs the whole way round is a warm rust-orange, so the shape of the cushion is drawn out cleanly against a sofa or bed. It measures 55 x 55cm, which is larger than the more common 45cm cushion, so it reads as generous and fills a corner rather than getting lost in it. The cover is made from 100% polyester with a velvet feel.

A plain cushion earns its place by working with everything, and that is what this one is for. The ecru is a quiet, useful neutral that sits happily against a green, blue or grey sofa, and the ginger piping picks up any warm tones already in the room, whether that is timber, leather or an autumnal throw. Because there is no print to clash, it layers easily with patterned cushions or with other plains in the same range. On a bed it works well banked in front of pillows, and on a two or three seater a pair at each end frames the seat nicely.

The cover closes with a small, discreet zip, so it comes off for cleaning and goes back on without a struggle, and the piped trim gives the edges a defined, finished line. Polyester is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, which suits a cushion that gets leaned on and moved about daily. The Meridian range runs across a set of rich, complementary colourways with the same contrasting piped edges, so if you like the idea of a coordinated group you can build one that still has a bit of variety in it.

Is this cushion just the cover or does it include a filler pad?

The record describes it as a cover with a zip closure, so treat it as a cover and check whether a pad is supplied before you order a separate insert.

What size insert should I buy for it?

The cover is 55 x 55cm, which is larger than a standard 45cm cushion, so you will want a 55cm pad to fill it out fully and keep the corners plump.

Is the whole cushion ecru or is there any orange on the face?

The face and reverse are both ecru cream. The only ginger-orange is the piping that runs around all four edges, so it is a neutral cushion with a warm contrast line.

What does the fabric actually feel like?

It is a velvet-feel fabric made from polyester, so it has a soft, smooth surface with a slight pile while being hard-wearing and easy to live with.

Will it match the other cushions in the Meridian range?

Yes, the Meridian range shares the same plain design and contrasting piped edges across several colourways, so pieces are made to sit together while giving you a bit of colour variety.