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Can you make cushions for my built-in couch, daybed or mattress to turn it into a sofa?
Also asked as:Can you make cushions for a concrete couch?My daybed should look more like a couch.
A built-in bench is already a sofa. It is only missing the soft parts.
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Yes, cushions for a built-in concrete couch, a daybed or a mattress sofa are made to order from your measurements or a sketch, as seats, back cushions and bolsters, quoted as a set; the quote states the shipping cost. One concrete couch took three 23.5 x 27.5 x 4 in (60 x 70 x 10 cm) seats, an 83 in (211 cm) back cushion and two cylinder armrests.
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Key facts
- Concrete couch set: three 23.5 x 27.5 x 4 in (60 x 70 x 10 cm) seats, an 83 x 14 x 2 in (211 x 35 x 5 cm) back and two 23.5 in (60 cm) cylinder armrests.
- Sets such as 3 seats and 3 backs at 63 x 23.5 x 4 in (160 x 60 x 10 cm) are made to order.
- A daybed can get seat covers plus filled angled backrests.
- A queen mattress, 60 x 80 in (152 x 203 cm), can become a sofa with a backrest and arm bolsters.
- Mattress covers are sewn closed like a French quilted mattress, with no zipper, flat or tufted.
- The quote lists foam, custom-sewn covers and the shipping cost for the whole set.
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What to send for a built-in quote
- Each seat: length, depth and thickness, e.g. 23.5 x 27.5 x 4 in (60 x 70 x 10 cm)
- The back: full length, height and thickness, e.g. 83 x 14 x 2 in (211 x 35 x 5 cm)
- The arms: bolster length, e.g. 23.5 in (60 cm) cylinders
- A simple drawing if it is a mattress or an odd layout
- Your fabric; ask for color photos and the linen chart
Four built-ins and the cushion sets made for them
| You have | What was made | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A built-in concrete couch | 3 seats, 1 long back, 2 cylinder armrests | Mint and beige photographed, linen charts sent |
| A floor seating plan | 3 seats and 3 backs at 63 x 23.5 x 4 in (160 x 60 x 10 cm) | Foam, sewn covers and delivery quoted together that time |
| A daybed | 2 seat covers and 2 filled angled backrests | Buyer's choice of color |
| A queen mattress, 60 x 80 in | Sewn-closed cover, backrest, arm bolsters | Made from a drawing, flat or tufted |
The mattress that became a sofa
A buyer sent a drawing of a queen mattress, 60 x 80 in (152 x 203 cm), and asked for a sofa.
The cover was sewn closed like a French quilted mattress. No zipper. Flat or tufted, as they chose. The backrest and armrests were French-style, with buttons.
One mattress. A cover, a back, two arms. A different room.
Measure the structure, not the idea of it
A built-in is measured piece by piece. Each seat on its own, then the back, then the arms. The workshop quotes from those numbers, or from a sketch, and the quote lists foam, custom-sewn covers in your fabric and the shipping cost.
For a daybed, you may need less than you think: seat covers and filled angled backrests are enough to read as a couch. The daybed styling Pattern and the daybed cushion sets show real builds, and daybed cushions collects the shapes.
What is your built-in made of, and how deep is the seat?
A daybed can look like a couch with two things added: seat covers and filled angled backrests, sized to the daybed you already own.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Can you make cushions for a built-in concrete or masonry couch?
The workshop's answerYes. Three 23.5 x 27.5 x 4 in (60 x 70 x 10 cm) seats, an 83 x 14 x 2 in (211 x 35 x 5 cm) back cushion and two 23.5 in (60 cm) cylinder armrests were quoted as one set. The shop sent photos of mint and beige plus linen color charts.
- A common question
Three seats with matching backs at 63 x 23½ x 4 in (160 x 60 x 10 cm): is delivery in the price?
The workshop's answerIn that case, yes: the quote for three seat cushions and three back cushions at 63 x 23.5 x 4 in (160 x 60 x 10 cm) included the foam, custom-sewn covers in the chosen fabric and delivery. Check the shipping line on your own quote.
- A common question
I already own a daybed. Can I buy floor-sofa covers and the filled angled backrests so it looks like a couch?
The workshop's answerYes. Two filled backrest pillows plus two seat covers were quoted as a set, in the buyer's choice of color.
- A common question
Can a floor cushion sofa double as a bed?
The workshop's answerYes. Floor cushions are soft yet supportive enough to sleep on, can be joined into a double bed or made in bed sizes, and the soft fabric is recommended over linen for regular sleeping.
Questions buyers ask next
Do I need a drawing, or are measurements enough?
Measurements are enough for straight seats and backs. For a mattress turned sofa or an odd layout, a simple drawing with each piece labeled helps the workshop quote the right set the first time.
Does the cover on a mattress sofa have a zipper?
No. The mattress cover is sewn closed like a French quilted mattress, flat or tufted, and the backrest and armrests are made French-style with buttons to match the look.
Can I see the fabric in real color before choosing?
Yes. The workshop sends color photos and linen charts; for one concrete couch it photographed mint and beige for the buyer. Order swatches too if the exact shade matters in your light.
