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title: "IKEA Besta bench cushion made to your unit's exact top"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/media-unit-bench-cushion-custom-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: "ikea besta bench cushion, besta bench cushion, media unit bench cushion, custom bench cushion, ikea bench cushion custom size"
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# Can you make a bench cushion to fit my IKEA Besta?

*A Besta used as a bench is low and long. The cushion should keep it that way. Start with the top you own.*

Also asked as: fit the IKEA Besta 70¾ in (180 cm) by 16¼ in (41 cm); two bench cushions for my IKEA Besta benches

> **The quick answer:** Yes, a bench cushion for an IKEA Besta can be made to the exact size of your unit. Choose the nearest listing option, such as 16 x 71 in (40 x 180 cm) for a 70 7/8 x 16 1/8 in (180 x 41 cm) Besta top, then write your measurements in the order. A custom 2 3/4 in (7 cm) thickness and contrast piping are available.

![Mustard olive gold velvet cushion with deep navy piping on a white paneled under-stairs bench above a navy rug](https://cushionguide.com/media/bench-cushions/mustard-velvet-under-stairs-bench-navy-piping-1600.webp "Mustard gold velvet with deep navy piping turns the dead space under the stairs into a proper seat for pulling on boots.")

## Key facts

- IKEA Besta bench cushions are made to the exact size of the unit.
- For a 70 7/8 x 16 1/8 in (180 x 41 cm) top, choose the 15¾ x 70¾ in (40 x 180 cm) option and write your measurements.
- A pair of 70 7/8 x 16 1/2 in and 47 1/4 x 16 1/2 in (180 x 42 and 120 x 42 cm) cushions was made in matching colors and piping.
- A custom 2 3/4 in (7 cm) thickness is available.
- Contrast piping is possible, e.g. soft fabric 915 with black 906 piping.
- Multi-cushion orders are quoted together; first-time buyers have been offered a reduced quote.

## Four decisions for a Besta cushion

| Decision | What buyers chose | What to write |
|---|---|---|
| Size | The nearest option, e.g. 15¾ x 70¾ in (40 x 180 cm) for a 70 7/8 x 16 1/8 in (180 x 41 cm) top | Your real length and depth |
| Thickness | A custom 2 3/4 in (7 cm) | The thickness you want |
| Piping | Soft fabric 915 with black 906 piping, to match striped chair cushions | Two fabric codes: body and piping |
| Two units | 70 7/8 x 16 1/2 in and 47 1/4 x 16 1/2 in (180 x 42 and 120 x 42 cm) as a pair | Every size in one message, quoted together |

## Measure the top you own

One buyer's Besta measured 70 7/8 x 16 1/8 in (180 x 41 cm). The listing had a 15¾ x 70¾ in (40 x 180 cm) option. Close, not the same. So: choose that option, then write the real numbers. The cushion is cut to what you write.

Measure the top end to end, then front to back. Twice. With two units, measure each; a long and a short one can share one fabric and one piping line. The [bench measuring pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/how-to-measure-bench-for-cushion/) walks through it, and [what to write in the order note](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-cushion-personalization-note/) keeps the numbers safe.

## Why 2 3/4 inches

A media unit already sets the seat height. Every inch of cushion adds to it. One pair of Besta cushions was made 2 3/4 in (7 cm) thick, a custom thickness. Height is a feeling. Try a folded blanket on the unit before you decide. More low benches are in [bench cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bench-cushions/).

Low unit.

Thin cushion.

Room to breathe.

> Two IKEA Besta bench cushions, 70 7/8 in and 47 1/4 in long, can share one fabric, one piping line and one quote.
>
> — Hana

> **Tailor's margin:** Write the real size of an IKEA Besta top in the order note, even when you pick the nearest option. The cushion is cut to what you write.

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can you make a cushion for an IKEA Besta I use as a bench?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, to the exact size. For a 70 7/8 x 16 1/8 in (180 x 41 cm) Besta, choose the 15¾ x 70¾ in (40 x 180 cm) option and give your measurements. One buyer chose soft fabric 915 with black 906 piping to match striped chair cushions.

**A common question:** I have two Besta benches of different lengths. Can the cushions match?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Cushions for 70 7/8 x 16 1/2 in and 47 1/4 x 16 1/2 in (180 x 42 and 120 x 42 cm) tops, 2 3/4 in (7 cm) thick, in matching colors and piping were quoted together, with a lower quote as a first purchase.

**A common question:** What size cushion fits the top of a Kallax used as a bench?

**The workshop's answer:** On its side, a long 1x4 Kallax has a top of about 15 3/8 x 57 5/8 in (39 x 146.5 cm), and a 2x2 about 15 3/8 x 30 1/8 in (39 x 76.5 cm). Measure yours first.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Does my cushion have to match a listed size?

No. Pick the closest listed option and write your exact measurements in the order; the cushion is made to those numbers, not to the option's label.

### Can the piping contrast with the cushion fabric?

Yes. Give two fabric codes, one for the body and one for the piping. A soft fabric with black piping was chosen once to match striped chair cushions in the same room.

### Is there a better price for two Besta cushions?

Multi-cushion orders are quoted together as one price, and first-time buyers have been offered a reduced quote. Send every size in one message.

## Related at the atelier

- [Custom Bench Cushion in Cream Boucle with a Long Lumbar Back](https://cushionguide.com/readings/cream-boucle-bench-seat-long-geometric-lumbar/): A custom bench cushion that reads well from across a room keeps the seat and piping in one tone, so a single patterned piece, here a long lumbar back, carries the design.
- [Bench Cushion in Bold Black Spots With Oak, Plaster and Olive](https://cushionguide.com/readings/black-spot-print-bench-cushion-leaf-prints-olive-tree/): A bold black spot print bench cushion works in a quiet room when everything around it is warm and soft: cream plaster, oak frames, oak parquet and a silvery olive tree.
- [Custom Bench Cushion: What to Measure and Where It Goes Wrong](https://cushionguide.com/readings/four-textured-bench-cushions-piping-options-stack/): To order a custom bench cushion, measure the bench seat itself: length along the front, depth from front to back, and the thickness you want.
- [Are there cutouts you can't make, like a thin notch or a vent hole?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/cushion-cutouts-not-possible-narrow-notch-vent/): Yes, two kinds of cutout don't work: a notch too narrow to sew, such as a recess around a thin middle board on a bench, and small round holes for floor vents.
- [Is there a trade discount for designers ordering for a client?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/designer-trade-discount-custom-cushions/): Case by case: one interior designer was offered an extra trade discount, with better rates for ongoing work, while another designer ordering a single custom bench cushion for a client was told the…
- [Do you sell the bench, platform or frame too, or just the cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/bench-included-or-cushion-only/): Only the cushion is sold: the workshop makes cushions and pillows in any size and thickness, but no benches, platforms or frames, including frames for floor cushions.
- [How exact is a made-to-measure cushion? Handmade tolerance explained](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-cushion-size-tolerance/)
- [Online maker, local upholsterer or your own sewing machine?](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-cushions-vs-upholsterer-vs-diy/)

*— 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/media-unit-bench-cushion-custom-size/