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title: "Kids reading nook floor cushion: which size to choose"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/kids-reading-nook-floor-sofa-size/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Hana Lindqvist, The Quiet Geometer of Seattle"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/"
published: "2026-01-13"
updated: "2026-01-13"
keywords: "kids reading nook floor cushion, kids floor sofa size, reading nook floor cushion, kids reading corner cushion, playroom floor couch"
---

# What size floor sofa should I get for my kids' reading nook?

*A reading nook is measured by who lies in it. Decide that first. The size follows.*

Also asked as: big enough that it's comfy for us to lay; large reading area for my kids

> **The quick answer:** Choose the largest size if you will lie down and read with your child, because kids' floor sofas are child-scaled; the large kids corner sofa is 47 in (119 cm). A 28 x 64 in (71 x 163 cm) couch suits a big bedtime reading area. Any size, corner or bay-window shape can be made to measure, in soft microfiber.

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## Key facts

- Kids' floor cushions and sofas are child-scaled.
- The largest kids corner size is 47 in (119 cm).
- A 28 x 64 in (71 x 163 cm) couch suits a large bedtime reading area.
- A kids set comes as seat, backrest and two armrests in the one size you choose.
- Corner and bay-window reading cushions are made from your measurements and a photo.
- Soft microfiber is the fabric recommended for children.

## Child-scaled means small for you

The kids' sofas are drawn for children. A child sits in one with room to spare. An adult lying beside that child does not.

So the first question is not the room. Who will lie in it? If you will be on the floor too, choose the largest size offered, the 47 in (119 cm) kids corner. For a large bedtime reading area, a 28 x 64 in (71 x 163 cm) couch gives the space. See [kids' floor sofas and play couches](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/kids-floor-sofas/) and [sizes by age](https://cushionguide.com/guides/kids-floor-sofa-size-by-age/).

## Four nooks, four sizes

| The nook | Size to ask for | What arrives |
|---|---|---|
| A small reading corner | One size from the list, e.g. 16 x 32 in (41 x 81 cm) | A seat and backrest in that size, plus two armrests |
| Parent and child lying down | The largest: the 47 in (119 cm) kids corner | The biggest child-scaled set |
| A large bedtime reading area | 28 x 64 in (71 x 163 cm) | A couch-sized floor sofa |
| A bay window, or the floor under a bed | Your measurements and a photo, e.g. 4 x 4 ft (122 x 122 cm) | A cushion cut to the space |

## Before you order for a small reader

- ✓ Decide whether an adult will lie down in the nook too.
- ✓ Measure the floor you will really give it. Leave a hand's width of floor.
- ✓ For a corner or a bay window, send the measurements and a photo of the space.
- ✓ Ask for soft microfiber, the fabric recommended for children.
- ✓ Check what is pictured: decorative pillows on the kids corner are sold separately.

> Kids' floor sofas are child-scaled, so a parent who wants to lie down and read beside a child needs the largest size, the 47 in corner.
>
> — Hana

> **Tailor's margin:** Order one size and the kids' set follows it: 16 x 32 in means a 16 x 32 in seat, a matching backrest and two armrests.

## What the nook is for

A nook for one child is small.

A nook for a child and a parent is not.

Measure the people, then the floor.

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** What size should I get so I can lie down and read with my toddler?

**The workshop's answer:** The largest size offered. These cushions are designed for children and aren't very large, so for an adult lying down too, the workshop recommends the large kids corner sofa, 47 in (119 cm).

**A common question:** What size works for a kids' reading area or a playroom floor couch?

**The workshop's answer:** The couch in the photo is 28 x 64 in (71 x 163 cm) and fits a large bedtime reading area. Any size can be made, and soft microfiber is recommended for children.

**A common question:** My reading corner is about 30 in square and I want a 16 in back. What do I order?

**The workshop's answer:** You choose one size and get the seat, backrest and two armrests in it: 16 x 32 gives a 16 x 32 in seat and backrest plus two armrests. A 4 x 4 ft cushion was quoted for under a child's bed.

**A common question:** Can you make a reading cushion for the corner bay window in my daughter's room?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Send the measurements and a photo of the space, and the cushion is made to fit.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Can a kids' floor sofa be made taller or lower?

Yes. For taller, stack an extra base cushion and keep the metal bars on the first cushion, not the floor. For lower, order it with one floor cushion instead of two.

### Are the pillows in the photos included?

It depends on the listing. Decorative pillows shown on the kids corner cushion are separate, though matching pillows can be made.

### Can I buy only the seat cushion?

Yes. The seat can be ordered alone for less than the full set, and extra backrests or bolsters can be added through a custom order.

## Related at the atelier

- [What size kids' floor sofa or play bed should I get for a toddler?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/kids-floor-sofa-size-toddler/): For a 2-year-old, a 24 x 50 in (61 x 127 cm) kids floor sofa works well if you have the space.
- [The kids corner sofa says height 8. Is that inches, and does it unfold?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/kids-corner-floor-sofa-height-unfold/): The kids corner floor sofa is 8 in (20 cm) tall, and its base is one solid piece that does not unfold.
- [Are the pillows in the floor sofa photos included?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-photo-pillows-included/): Whether the pillows in floor sofa photos are included depends on the listing: the linen floor sofa comes with every pictured piece, including seat cushions, backrests and armrest pillows.
- [Kids Floor Sofa in Cream Corduroy for a Nursery Reading Corner](https://cushionguide.com/readings/toddler-hugging-cream-corduroy-kids-sofa-nursery/): A kids floor sofa built for long sitting has a low stacked base a toddler can climb onto, back wedges for support, and rounded bolster arms soft enough to lean a cheek on.
- [Kids floor sofa in rust corduroy for a small playroom](https://cushionguide.com/readings/rust-corduroy-floor-sofa-low-angle-playroom/): A kids floor sofa suits a small playroom because it is built from separate blocks that fold out for play and stack back against the wall, keeping the room low and open.
- [Kids Floor Sofa in Oat Corduroy: How Light Changes It](https://cushionguide.com/readings/toddler-reading-oat-corduroy-floor-sofa-doorway/): An oat corduroy kids floor sofa changes shade with the light because corduroy has a pile: it looks deeper from one angle, more golden from another, and warmer in late sun than in morning daylight.
- [Kids' play couch sizes: choosing a floor sofa by age and room](https://cushionguide.com/guides/kids-floor-sofa-size-by-age/)
- [How to find cushions without added flame-retardant chemicals](https://cushionguide.com/guides/flame-retardant-free-cushions/)

*— Hana*

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Written by Hana Lindqvist (https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/) 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/kids-reading-nook-floor-sofa-size/