Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Petrol/Blush

This is the Meridian cushion, a plain velvet cover measuring 55 by 55cm, which is a generous square by cushion standards and larger than the more common 45cm size. The face and reverse are both petrol blue, a deep and slightly muted teal, and the whole cover is finished with a piped edge in soft blush pink. That contrast piping is the point of it: a plain velvet cushion reads as calm and substantial, and the blush cord traces the seam and gives the square its outline. The fabric is 100% polyester, a velvet-feel weave rather than a natural pile.

At 55cm this sits well at the back of a sofa or across the head of a bed, where its size lets it hold shape and give something to lean into rather than disappearing behind smaller scatter cushions. The petrol blue is a settled, grown-up colour that works against grey, cream and natural wood, and the blush piping picks up warmer pinks and terracottas in a room. The Meridian range runs across several colourways with complementary piping, so you can layer petrol beside a plain pink, a grey or a mint and keep the piping detail consistent across the group.

The cover fastens with a small, discreet zip along one edge, so it is straightforward to fill and to take off again. Polyester velvet is a hard-wearing fibre that holds colour well and resists crushing, and this one is both machine washable and suitable for ironing, which makes it an easy cushion to live with day to day. The piped border is a neat, tailored finish rather than a frill, so the cushion keeps a clean line whether it is sitting square or slumped. Pair it with plainer weaves and a throw to build up a layered, tonal look.

How big is this cushion?

It measures 55 by 55cm, which is a large square and bigger than the standard 45cm scatter cushion, so it holds its shape well at the back of a sofa.

What is the cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester in a soft velvet-feel weave, which is a hard-wearing fibre that holds its colour and resists crushing over time.

Can I wash it?

Yes, the cover is machine washable and suitable for ironing, which makes it an easy cushion to keep looking fresh in everyday use.

How does the cover come off?

There is a small, discreet zip along one edge, so the cover is easy to fill and to remove for washing when you need to.

What colour is the piping?

The face and reverse are petrol blue and the piped border around the edge is a soft blush pink, so the two tones contrast along every seam.

Does it come in other colours?

The Meridian range runs across several colourways with matching contrast piping, so you can layer petrol beside pink, grey or mint and keep the look consistent.