Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Eucalyptus/Mocha

The Meridian is a plain velvet cushion in a soft eucalyptus green, framed all the way round by a contrasting mocha piped trim. That single line of piping is what makes it read as a considered object rather than a plain square: it defines the edge crisply and gives the front and back panels a clean border. The velvet itself is a soft-touch pile that catches the light differently as you move past it, so the same green looks lighter across the top and deeper towards the seams. It measures 45 by 45cm, a full-size square that holds its own on a sofa rather than getting lost among larger scatter cushions.

A cushion this size sits comfortably at the corner of a three-seater, or as a pair at either end of a bed. The muted green is easy to place against grey, cream or natural linen upholstery, and the mocha edge picks up warmer woods and leather without needing to match them exactly. Use it on its own as a quiet accent, or layer it with patterned and textured cushions where the plain velvet gives the eye somewhere to rest. It suits a living room, a reading chair or the head of a bed equally well.

The cover is made from 100% polyester velvet, a hard-wearing fibre that resists crushing and keeps its colour well, which is part of why the pile bounces back rather than flattening under 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 build and the piped border are the whole design here, and both the eucalyptus and mocha are worth noting as a colour pairing when you are choosing the rest of your soft furnishings.

What size is this cushion?

It is a 45 by 45cm square, a full-size scatter cushion that works well singly on a sofa or as a matching pair on a bed.

Does the cover come off?

Yes. There is a concealed zip along one edge, so the cover can be removed and the closure stays hidden when the cushion is in place.

What is the piped edge?

A contrasting mocha trim is sewn into the seam all the way round, giving the eucalyptus velvet front a defined border and a neater finish.

What does the velvet feel like?

It is a soft-touch polyester velvet with a short pile, so it feels smooth to the hand and shifts tone slightly as the light moves across it.

Will it hold its shape?

Polyester velvet is a resilient fibre that resists crushing, so the pile tends to recover and the cushion keeps its square form with regular use.

What colours does it work with?

The muted green sits well against grey, cream and natural linen, while the mocha piping ties in warmer woods and leather tones.