Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Ginger/Ecru

The Meridian is a plain velvet cushion in a warm ginger, finished with a contrasting ecru piped edge that runs around all four sides. The face and reverse are the same, so there is no right way round to fret over on the sofa. At 45 by 45cm it sits at the larger end of the standard square cushion size, which means it holds its shape against the back of a sofa rather than disappearing into the corner. The cover is made from 100% polyester with a velvet feel, and the pile catches the light differently as you move past it, shifting from a deep burnt tone to a brighter amber where the light hits.

A plain cushion in a rich autumnal shade is the one that does the quiet work in a room. This one sits happily against a patterned throw or a linen sofa, and the pale piping gives it a clean line that stops the colour bleeding into whatever it rests on. Use it on its own as a single accent, or build up a pile in the warm end of the spectrum where the ginger anchors the group. It suits a living room sofa, a reading chair or a bed dressed for the cooler months, and the size makes it a comfortable one to prop yourself against rather than purely decorative.

The cover closes with a small, discreet zip along one edge, so the pad slips in and out easily for washing or for swapping between seasons. Being polyester, the pile is hard-wearing and springs back well after use, which matters on a cushion that gets leaned on daily. Check the care instructions on the sewn-in label before washing. The piped edge is the detail that ties this into the wider Meridian range, where the same plain velvet fronts are trimmed in a spread of complementary colours, so you can mix ginger with its stablemates without any two fighting.

Is the ginger colour on the front only, or on both sides?

The cushion is plain ginger on both the front and the reverse, so it looks the same whichever way it faces on a sofa or bed.

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

The piped edge is a contrasting ecru cream that runs around all four sides, giving the cushion a clean outline against darker furniture.

How big is the cushion and will it fill a sofa corner?

It measures 45 by 45cm, which is at the larger end of standard square cushions, so it holds its shape well in a sofa corner or against a headboard.

Can I remove the cover to wash it?

Yes, there is a small discreet zip along one edge so you can take the pad out. Follow the sewn-in care label before washing.

What does the velvet feel like to lean on?

The polyester pile has a soft velvet feel and is hard-wearing, springing back after use, so it stays comfortable on a cushion you rest against daily.