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title: "Custom Floor Cushion for a Reading Nook or Odd Corner"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-shaped-floor-cushion-corner-reading-nook/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Nate Kowalski, The Pattern Engineer of Detroit"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/"
published: "2026-03-06"
updated: "2026-03-06"
keywords: "custom floor cushion reading nook, custom shaped floor cushion, corner floor cushion custom size, bay window nook floor cushion, hexagon floor cushion"
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# Can you make a custom-shaped floor cushion for my corner or reading nook?

*Yes. Every odd corner is a short list of honest measurements; the shape only decides which ones. Here's the list for each shape, partner.*

Also asked as: Can you make a custom-shaped floor cushion?; I have an odd-shaped corner in a room.

> **The quick answer:** A floor cushion can be made to the shape of your corner, bay or reading nook when you send the shape and measurements before ordering. Add a few room photos taken from a distance and a sketch; for a curve, the two straight sides are enough. The workshop confirms any size-based customization fee up front, and matching back pillows can be added.

![Cognac faux leather L-shaped bench cushions under a window with kilim and bouclé pillows, knit throws and braided jute rug](https://cushionguide.com/media/l-shaped-cushions/cognac-l-shaped-window-seat-boho-kilim-pillows-1536.webp "The cognac L-bench styled for everyday living: knit throws, kilim and bouclé pillows, a rattan lamp and a coffee table pulled close.")

## Key facts

- Custom-shaped floor cushions are made from your dimensions and a few room photos.
- Shape and size are agreed before you order.
- An extra customization fee may apply, depending on size.
- A quarter-round or curved cushion is calculated from its two straight sides.
- A hexagon needs two key measurements marked on a reference drawing the workshop sends.
- One end can be widened for an open corner, and matching back pillows can be added.
- For a corner with backrests, height is measured from the floor to the top of the backrest.

## Shape by shape: the numbers to send

| Your space | Send these | The workshop's check |
|---|---|---|
| Odd-shaped corner | Every side length, a sketch, a few photos from across the room | Agrees the shape and any fee before you order |
| Quarter-round or curve, e.g. by a stair railing | The two straight sides, drawn on paper with sizes | Calculates the curve from those two numbers |
| Hexagon inside a play structure | Two key measurements marked on its reference drawing | Sends you the drawing to mark up |
| Bay nook with a rounded front | A photo or drawing with every measurement, e.g. three 46 in (117 cm) window sections | Prices it for its size and cut |
| Corner with backrests | Wall sizes plus floor-to-top-of-backrest height, e.g. 44 in (112 cm) sides, 14 in (36 cm) high | Confirms which numbers are wall sizes |
| Open corner | Which end stays open | Can widen that end |

## Why a big shape doesn't cost like a square

A large custom shape is priced for its size and its cut, so it won't drop to the price of a standard square cushion. A bay-nook floor cushion spanning three 46 in (117 cm) window sections is a lot of foam and a long curved seam, and the quote reflected that. Whether a fee applies at all depends on size, and the workshop says so before you pay.

For the geometry, see [measuring a curved cushion](https://cushionguide.com/guides/curved-cushion-chord-rise-radius/). Angled nooks start in the [bay window cushion atlas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bay-window-cushions/) and the [bay window calculator](https://cushionguide.com/studio/bay-window-calculator/), and the [corner reading nook sketches](https://cushionguide.com/concepts/corner-reading-nook-floor-cushions/) show finished builds. Which edge of your nook is the open one?

## Before you order

1. Draw the shape on paper and write a length on every straight edge.
2. Photograph the space from across the room, not up close.
3. Mark which numbers are wall sizes and which are cushion sizes.
4. Decide on back pillows; a 6 in (15 cm) back pillow has been added to a corner cushion after the fact.
5. Wait for the shape to be confirmed, then pick your color number on the custom listing.

> **Tailor's margin:** For a quarter-round floor cushion, measure the two straight sides along the walls; the workshop calculates the curve from those two numbers.

> A corner floor cushion with backrests needs one extra number: the height from the floor to the top of the backrest, such as 14 in.
>
> — Nate

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can you make a floor cushion shaped to fit a corner?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Send the dimensions, a few photos of the corner and a sketch of the shape if you have one. One buyer later added a matching 6 in (15 cm) back pillow, and one end can be widened for an open-corner layout.

**A common question:** Can you make a floor cushion for a curved space, like a foyer by a railing?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Draw the shape on paper with sizes and send a photo taken from a distance. For a quarter-round, the two straight sides are what the workshop needs to calculate the curve.

**A common question:** Could you make a hexagon-shaped floor cushion to fit inside a play structure?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The workshop sends a reference drawing and asks you to mark two key measurements on it.

**A common question:** Can you make a corner floor cushion with backrests for a 66 in corner with 44 in sides?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The workshop first checked that those were wall sizes and that the 14 in height ran from the floor to the top of the backrest. The color was then picked by number on the custom listing.

## Questions buyers ask next

### What size floor cushion suits a reading nook?

About 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) suits a toddler's reading corner, and 32 in (80 cm) square is cozy for a 4-year-old. For an adult, choose the largest, 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm). Mark the size on the floor first.

### The order form takes one photo. How do I send several drawings?

Upload one image and write 'drawings sent via message', then send the rest in the chat or merge them into one image. If attachments are blocked, wait for the shop's first reply or send them by email.

### Should a long, shaped nook cushion be one piece or sections?

One piece is often possible, but it costs more and fits less reliably. For long, stepped or wrap-around seats the workshop recommends sections, which sit neater and are easier to wash.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can you make a cushion for a bay window with 5 windows, all at different angles?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/multi-angle-bay-window-cushion-5-windows/): Yes: a bay window seat cushion can have any number of angles, including 5-window, pentagon and hexagon bays.
- [What measurements do you need for a trapezoid bay window cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/trapezoid-cushion-measurements-needed/): Send every edge of the trapezoid: the front, the back, both angled sides and any clipped corners, plus one straight depth and the thickness.
- [My window seat has lift-up lids. Should the cushion be split?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/storage-bench-lift-up-lid-cushion-sections/): Yes: split a storage bench cushion at the lid lines, so each section lifts with its own lid; three lids get three cushions.
- [Bay Window Cushion in Knotted Stripe, Mixed with Plains](https://cushionguide.com/readings/knotted-stripe-bay-window-cushion-oak-ledge/): A striped bay window cushion mixes well when it is the only pattern on the seat: here a black, gray and cream knotted stripe carries the pattern, cream linen and gray pillows stay plain, and the oak…
- [Bay Window Cushion With One Clipped Corner in a Bedroom](https://cushionguide.com/readings/hunter-green-clipped-bay-seat-cushion-bedroom/): A bay window cushion for a lopsided bay may need only one clipped corner: measure the back edge, the front edge and the depth at each end separately, then draw the shape.
- [Bay Window Seat Cushion in Teal Outdoor Weave, Cat Included](https://cushionguide.com/readings/teal-bay-window-seat-cushion-sleeping-cat/): A bay window seat cushion in a sunny, pet-shared bay works best in a tight outdoor-grade acrylic weave in a mid-tone like petrol teal.
- [Measuring a 3-sided bay window seat cushion, panel by panel](https://cushionguide.com/guides/bay-window-seat-cushion-3-sided/)
- [Measuring a hexagon cushion, or an octagon, without a protractor](https://cushionguide.com/guides/hexagon-and-octagon-cushion-measuring/)

*± 1/4 in — Nate*

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Written by Nate Kowalski (https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-shaped-floor-cushion-corner-reading-nook/