Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Maroon/Moss

This is a large plain velvet cushion in a deep maroon, finished with a contrasting piped border in moss green that runs right around the edge. The face and the reverse are both the same rich maroon, so it reads the same whichever way it lands, and the moss piping traces the seam as a fine, clean line of colour. It is made from a soft velvet-feel polyester and measures 55 x 55cm, which is larger than the standard 45cm cushion most sofas are dressed with.

A cushion this size does a lot of work on a deep sofa or a wide bed, filling the corner and giving you something substantial to lean into rather than a token square that disappears behind you. The maroon sits happily against warm neutrals, dark greens and natural woods, and the moss piping picks up on any green already in the room. It is a good choice if you want depth of colour without a busy pattern, since the interest here is in the velvet pile catching the light and the sharp contrast of the piped edge.

The cover is 100% polyester, which means it holds its colour well and wears hard, taking daily use on a much-handled sofa in its stride. It has a zip closure, so the cover comes off for cleaning and the pad can be replaced or plumped as needed. The piped trim gives the edges structure and helps the cushion keep its square shape over time. It belongs to the wider Meridian range, where each cushion carries a plain body with a contrasting piped edge in a complementary colour, so you can build a group across several shades that still reads as a set.

How big is this cushion compared with a standard one?

It measures 55 x 55cm, which is larger than the usual 45cm square, so it fills a deep sofa corner more generously and gives more support when you lean into it.

Is the maroon on both sides?

Yes, the front and reverse are both the same deep maroon, and the moss green piping runs around the seam on every edge, so it looks the same however you place it.

Can I take the cover off to clean it?

The cover has a zip closure, so it comes away from the pad when you need to clean it or swap the filling. Follow the sewn-in care label for the cover itself.

What does the velvet feel like?

It is a soft velvet-feel polyester with a short pile that catches the light and shifts tone slightly as you move around it, giving the plain maroon some depth.

Will it match other cushions in the range?

The Meridian range pairs a plain body with a contrasting piped edge in several colours, so you can group different shades together and they still read as one set.