Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Teal/Navy

This is the Meridian cushion in teal, a large square in soft velvet-feel fabric with a plain front and reverse. It measures 45cm by 45cm, which puts it at the larger end of the standard cushion range, so it reads as generous on a sofa or bed rather than getting lost among smaller scatter cushions. The face is a deep teal blue, and the edge is finished with a fine piped trim in a contrasting navy that runs right around the seam.

A plain velvet cushion earns its place because it does the steadying work in a room. Set one or a pair against patterned throws, a printed duvet or a busier armchair and the flat colour gives the eye somewhere to rest. Teal sits comfortably with warm neutrals, brass and darker woods, and the navy piping picks up any blue already in the room. On a two or three seat sofa the 45cm size holds its shape well against the back cushions rather than slumping. It works equally at the head of a bed or on a reading chair.

The cover is made from 100% polyester, which is what gives the fabric its dense, short pile and its resistance to everyday knocks and fading. The piped border is a sewn-in detail, a length of cord bound into the seam, and the cover fastens with a zip closure so it can be taken off. Polyester velvet holds colour strongly and does not crease the way natural pile does, so it keeps its look with little effort. The Meridian range runs across a set of rich complementary colours, so matching or mixing pairs across a room is straightforward.

Is this cushion just the cover, or does it include a filler?

The record confirms a zip closure so the cover can be removed, but does not state whether an insert is included, so please check the listing before ordering.

How big is this cushion compared with a standard scatter cushion?

It measures 45cm by 45cm, which sits at the larger end of the usual cushion range and gives a fuller, more generous look on a sofa or bed.

What does the velvet feel like?

It is a soft velvet-feel fabric with a short dense pile, made from 100% polyester, which gives it a smooth surface that is hard-wearing for daily use.

What is the navy edge on the cushion?

It is a contrasting piped trim, a fine cord sewn into the seam that runs all the way round the edge and frames the teal face.

Will the teal colour hold up over time?

Polyester velvet holds dye strongly and resists fading, so the teal should keep its depth well through normal use in a living room or bedroom.

Does the cushion coordinate with others in the Meridian range?

Yes, the Meridian range comes in a set of complementary colours with the same plain face and piped edge, so pairs and mixes work together easily.