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Can you make several cushions that sit flush side by side on one bench?
Also asked as:Cushions more or less flush against each other?Should I divide the size by two?
Yes, and the arithmetic is kinder than people expect. The catch is in how you order, not how you measure.
SaveThe quick answer
Yes: measure the bench, divide the total length by the number of pieces, and order each cushion separately with its width, depth and thickness. Four 40 x 20 in cushions fill a 40 x 80 in bench flush. A single size such as 40 x 80 in is made as one piece. Write slightly smaller sizes only if you want gaps.
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What you write, and what arrives
| You order | What arrives | How it sits |
|---|---|---|
| One 40 x 80 in (102 x 203 cm) cushion | One single piece | Covers the whole bench |
| Four 40 x 20 in (102 x 51 cm) cushions, each its own order | Four pieces | Flush, edge to edge |
| Two backrests, each half the bench length | Two pieces | Flush along the wall |
| Each piece written slightly smaller | Separate pieces | A small gap between them |
Key facts
- Each section is measured and ordered as its own cushion.
- For equal flush pieces, divide the total length by the number of pieces.
- A single ordered size, such as 40 x 80 in (102 x 203 cm), is made as one piece.
- Four 40 x 20 in (102 x 51 cm) cushions fill a 40 x 80 in space.
- Write slightly smaller sizes only if you want a gap between pieces.
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Send the numbers in inches: length × depth × thickness, plus any angle. The workshop checks them with you, because foam has no undo button. — Nate
Leave your details and the workshop will call you to confirm measurements, fabric, foam and piping. No prices, dates or payment on this page: it is a request, not an order.
Sizing flush sections in five moves
Measure the whole bench
Length, depth, and the thickness you want, in inches.
Divide the length
Total length over the number of pieces: 80 in over 4 is 20 in each.
Write every cushion
Width, depth and thickness for each piece, even when they match.
Order each section separately
One order or cart item per cushion. One size on one order is made as one piece.
Decide on gaps
Keep the exact division for flush pieces. Go slightly smaller only if you want daylight between them.
Why flush pieces need no deduction
People shave a half inch off each section out of nerves, partner. Don't. Send the exact division; the fitting allowance is handled in production, and piping sits on the seams without adding to the size. Tolerance is kindness to your future self, and here it is already built in. The tolerance pattern explains how exact made to measure gets.
Where to split a long run is its own question; one piece or two covers it, and a lift-up lid has its own rule. Sketch your layout in the bench cushion builder first. How many pieces is your bench asking for?
A bench cushion ordered as one size, such as 40 x 80 in, arrives as one single piece; sections need a separate order for each cushion.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Can you make several cushions that sit flush against each other on one bench?
The workshop's answerYes. Measure each section and send the exact width, depth and thickness of every cushion. For two backrests along one bench, divide the total length by two; for a small gap between pieces, write the sizes slightly smaller.
- A common question
If I order a 40 x 80 in cushion, will it come in one piece or several?
The workshop's answerOne single piece. For sections, place a separate order for each smaller cushion, for example four orders of 40 x 20 in.
- A common question
Do you work in centimeters or inches, and which size will I get?
The workshop's answerEither works; just state the unit. Dual-unit listings such as 36 x 20 in / 90 x 50 cm are made to the centimeter size unless you note the exact inches, and units are confirmed before quoting.
Questions buyers ask next
What do the two numbers in a bench cushion size mean?
The first number is the width, meaning the seat depth front to back; the second is the length. A 40 x 20 in section is 40 in deep and 20 in long, and the size describes the cushion itself.
Can each section be an exact custom size?
Yes. Any length, width and thickness can be made, in centimeters or inches. Send the measurements, with a drawing for odd shapes, then order the nearest listed size with your exact size in the note, or pay through a custom link.
Can back cushions and bolsters be ordered as a set with the seat?
Yes. Sets have combined a fitted mattress cover with back cushions and bolsters, for example a twin cover plus two stuffed L-shaped backrests. Round or L-shaped backs are both possible, and sizes follow your seat.
