Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Navy/Silver

The Meridian is a large, plain-fronted cushion in a soft velvet-feel fabric, made from 100% polyester and finished at 55x55cm. It is a bigger-than-average square, and that scale is the point of it: a cushion this size holds its shape against the back of a deep sofa or a wide armchair rather than disappearing into it. The face here is a deep navy blue, plain front and reverse, edged with a contrasting piped border in silver grey that traces the seam all the way round.

A plain velvet cushion earns its place because it does the quiet work in a scheme. Sat against patterned throws or a printed cushion, the flat navy face gives the eye somewhere to rest, and the silver grey piping picks up cooler greys and metals elsewhere in the room. It suits a living room sofa, a bedroom bench or a reading chair, and the generous size means you can prop against it rather than merely arrange it. Polyester velvet holds colour well and does not fade in the way natural fibres can under a sunny window, which is worth knowing for a cushion that will sit on show.

The cover closes with a zip, so it can be taken off the pad, and the piped trim gives the edges definition and a little more structure than a plain seam would. The Meridian is one of a range built to be mixed: the same cushion comes in other complementary colourways with their own contrasting piping, so you can pair the navy with another shade from the range without hunting for a match. Style it as a single anchor cushion or in a pair at each end of a sofa.

What is the cover actually made from?

The cover is 100% polyester in a soft velvet-feel fabric, which gives the plush hand of velvet while staying durable and holding its colour well over time.

How big is this cushion?

It measures 55x55cm, which is larger than an average square cushion, so it fills the back of a deep sofa or armchair and gives real support rather than sitting flat.

Can the cover be removed?

Yes, the cover has a zip closure, so it can be taken off the pad. Do check the sewn-in label for the manufacturer's care guidance before cleaning.

What is the piping around the edge?

It is a contrasting silver grey piped border that runs around the seam, giving the edges definition and a little extra structure compared with a plain unpiped edge.

Will it match other cushions in the range?

The Meridian comes in several complementary colourways with their own contrasting piping, so you can mix this navy with another shade from the range without hunting for an exact match.