Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Emerald/Blush

This is the Meridian velvet cushion in emerald green with a blush pink piped edge, and it measures 55 by 55cm. That is a generous square, larger than the 45cm cushion most sofas come dressed with, so it is worth having the tape measure out before you buy: on a smaller two-seater a pair of these will fill the corners handsomely, while on a deep armchair one is often enough. The face and reverse are both plain velvet, so there is no right way round and no print to line up. The colour is a deep, saturated green with the soft directional sheen velvet is known for, where the pile catches the light differently as you move past it.

Velvet like this earns its place in a room that wants some depth. Against a dark sofa, a teal or navy wall, or a mix of jewel colours, the emerald reads rich rather than loud, and the blush piping draws a clean line around the edge that keeps it looking finished rather than plain. It sits happily alongside the other colourways in the Meridian range, which share the same contrast-piped edge, so you can build a group that plays pink against green against orange without anything clashing. Use it on a bed as a front layer, on a window seat, or as the throw cushion that pulls an accent colour out of a patterned curtain.

The cover is 100% polyester, which is the practical part of the story: it is hard-wearing, it holds colour well, and unlike a natural velvet it takes machine washing and ironing without fuss, so it copes with a busy living room. A small zip along one edge lets you take the cover off to wash it and get it back on again. The piped trim is stitched into the seam all the way round, giving the edge its defined shape. Machine wash and iron as the label directs, and the pile will settle back with a light brush of the hand.

Does the cushion come with a filling pad or is it a cover only?

The supplier record does not confirm whether a pad is included, so please check the listing details before ordering. If a pad is not included you will want a 55cm inner to fill the cover fully.

What size inner pad fits this cover?

The cover measures 55 by 55cm, so a 55cm square inner suits it best. Many people size up slightly to a 60cm pad for a plumper, fuller finish that holds its shape.

Can I wash the cover?

Yes, the cover is machine washable and iron appropriate, which is one of the advantages of a polyester velvet over a natural fibre one. Always follow the sewn-in care label for temperatures.

Is the velvet the same on both sides?

Yes, both the front and the reverse are plain emerald velvet, so there is no wrong side and the piped border frames the cushion whichever way you turn it.

Will it match the other Meridian cushions?

Yes, the Meridian range shares the same contrast-piped design across several colourways, so you can group different colours together and they will sit comfortably as a set.