The Cutting Table · a common question
Can I sleep on a floor cushion, and what size should I get?
Also asked as:Can I purchase this as my bed?Sturdy enough to sleep on?
A floor cushion that doubles as a bed is a mattress with better manners. Get the length and the thickness right and it earns both jobs.
The quick answer
Yes, a floor cushion is solid enough to sleep on, and many buyers use one as a child's sleepover bed. Typical sizes are 24-27 x 70 in (61-69 x 178 cm) for a child, about 38 x 75 in (97 x 191 cm) for a twin, and 30 x 73 in (76 x 185 cm) for a 5'9" adult. Choose 6-8 in (15-20 cm) thick to sit higher.
SaveKey facts
- Floor cushions are solid and comfortable enough to sleep on.
- Lengths of 70-75 in (178-191 cm) are made routinely.
- 24 x 70 or 27 x 70 in (61 x 178 or 69 x 178 cm) was suggested for a child's sleepover bed.
- A twin is about 38 x 75 in (97 x 191 cm).
- 30 x 73 in (76 x 185 cm) was recommended for a 5'9" sleeper.
- A 6 or 8 in (15 or 20 cm) thickness raises the bed off the floor.
- Two 63 x 27.5 in (160 x 70 cm) pallet couches side by side make a double bed.
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Sleeper by sleeper: the sizes the workshop suggested
| Sleeper | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Child, sleepover or under a loft bed | 24 x 70 or 27 x 70 in (61 x 178 or 69 x 178 cm) | 70-75 in lengths are routine |
| One adult about 5'2" (157 cm) | About 60 in (152 cm) wide | 6 or 8 in thick to sit higher |
| Adult 5'9" (175 cm) | 30 x 73 in (76 x 185 cm) French tufted set | Base, back and 2 end cushions, all filled |
| Twin | About 38 x 75 in (97 x 191 cm) | Longer custom sizes for taller adults |
| Two on a pallet frame | 2 at 63 x 27.5 in (160 x 70 cm) | Side by side for a double bed |
Length first, then thickness
Start with the sleeper, not the room. Lengths of 70-75 in (178-191 cm) are made routinely, and longer custom sizes suit taller adults. Measure twice; the fabric remembers.
Then thickness. A 6 or 8 in (15 or 20 cm) cushion sits higher off the floor, which you will appreciate at 6 a.m. Width is the flexible number: 24-27 in for a child, about 38 in for a twin, around 60 in for one adult.
For a toddler, partner, the workshop points to its separate kids' foam bed under crib and toddler mattresses. For the rest, see daybed cushions, floor sofa bed sizes and under-loft-bed nooks.
Who is the tallest person who will sleep on yours?
Before you order a floor cushion bed
- The sleeper's height, then a length of 70-75 in or longer
- Width: 24-27 in for a child, about 38 in for a twin
- Thickness: 6 or 8 in to sit higher off the floor
- Daytime depth: at least 28 in for cross-legged adults
A twin-size floor cushion bed is about 38 x 75 in; a 5'9" sleeper was matched to a 30 x 73 in French tufted set.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Can I use a floor cushion as my bed, and how wide should it be?
The workshop's answerYes. For one adult of about 5'2" the workshop suggested around 60 in (152 cm) wide, 6 or 8 in (15 or 20 cm) thick to sit higher off the floor; the filling is comfortable for sleeping.
- A common question
Are these long and sturdy enough to sleep on? What size is a twin?
The workshop's answerYes, they're very solid and made for sitting or lying on. A twin is about 38 x 75 in (97 x 191 cm), the listing has a 27.5 x 63 in (70 x 160 cm) option, and longer custom sizes are made for taller adults.
- A common question
I'm building a pallet couch that turns into a double bed. What size cushion?
The workshop's answer63 x 27.5 in (160 x 70 cm) for each couch, one of the most chosen sizes, though any size can be made. Two couches side by side on the pallets form the double bed.
- A common question
What comes in the French tufted bench set, and which size suits a 5'9" sleeper?
The workshop's answerThe set arrives fully filled: 1 base, 1 back and 2 end cushions. For sleeping at 5'9", choose the 30 x 73 in (76 x 185 cm) size.
Questions buyers ask next
How deep should a floor cushion be for daytime sitting?
Standard floor cushions are 24 or 27 in (61 or 69 cm) deep. For adults who sit cross-legged, choose at least 28 in (71 cm). Custom depths, such as 48 x 27 x 8 in (122 x 69 x 20 cm), can be ordered.
Can a floor cushion stand in for a toddler bed?
For a proper toddler bed, the workshop points buyers to its separate kids' foam bed rather than a bench cushion cut to twin size. Floor cushions remain a popular sleepover bed for children.
Is a thicker floor cushion better for sleeping?
Thicker sits higher. A 6 or 8 in (15 or 20 cm) cushion puts you further off the floor, which makes getting up easier. Pick length and width from the sleeper first, then choose the thickness.
