The Cutting Table
The Cutting Table, page 10
Each answer starts from one question buyers ask again and again, then gives the short version, the workshop's reasoning, other ways the question is put and the follow-ups buyers ask next.
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IKEA fits (continued) 14
Can you make one cushion for Kallax units placed side by side?
One Kallax window seat cushion can span units placed side by side: measure the whole run and the cushion is made to that length.
Can I buy only the back cushions for my Hemnes daybed, or skip the bolsters?
Hemnes daybed back cushions can be ordered without the rest of the set: two backrests with covers and inserts, a mattress cover plus two filled backrests, or the two round backrests alone.
Can you make a bench cushion to fit my IKEA Besta?
Yes, a bench cushion for an IKEA Besta can be made to the exact size of your unit.
Floor sofas & modular seating 49
Can you make a large U-shaped floor sofa?
Yes, a large U-shaped floor sofa can be made to order from three modules, with module A, 35.5 x 35.5 in (90 x 90 cm), at every corner.
What are the dimensions and seat height of the teddy floor sofa?
The standard teddy floor sofa measures 39 x 79 in (100 x 200 cm) and stands about 28 in tall with its backrests.
Can I add an ottoman and backrest to extend my floor sofa?
Yes, you can add an ottoman to a floor sofa to make it longer or turn it into an L.
What do the metal bars on a floor sofa actually do?
The metal bars on a floor sofa keep the backrest cushions from sliding back or tipping over when you lean on them.
Can the floor sofa cushions be made without piping, or with rounded edges?
Yes, floor sofa cushions can be made without piping: write "no piping" in the order note and send a message afterwards, and the pillows come with plain-sewn ends.
How do the A, B and C modules on the boucle floor couch work?
The boucle floor couch is built from three modules sold separately: A is 35.5 x 35.5 in (90 x 90 cm) and sits at every corner, B is 47 x 35.5 in (120 x 90 cm), and C is 23.5 x 35.5 in (60 x 90 cm).
Is the ottoman included with the corner floor sofa, and is it attached?
Yes, the corner floor sofa listing includes the ottoman and both couch sections pictured on the listing.
Does the floor sofa price include the backrest and armrests?
Yes, the floor sofa listing is a full set: one seat cushion, one backrest the same length as the seat, and two round armrest bolsters, with filling, exactly as in the main photo.
What are the dimensions of the L-shaped corner floor sofa?
The standard L-shaped corner floor sofa measures 118 in (300 cm) on the long side and about 79 in (200 cm) on the short side, wall to wall, and 14 in (35 cm) high.
Does the floor sofa come with the metal bars, and how many should I have?
Yes, the modular floor sofa comes with its metal support bars, and they are needed to hold the backrests and armrests.
Is there a manual for setting up the floor sofa?
No printed manual is needed, because the floor sofa's seat cushions and backrests arrive already made and only the metal bars go together, without tools.
The kids corner sofa says height 8. Is that inches, and does it unfold?
The kids corner floor sofa is 8 in (20 cm) tall, and its base is one solid piece that does not unfold.
What size bed does the floor sofa make? Queen or king?
The floor sofa makes a bed of about 79 x 79 in (200 x 200 cm), roughly king size.
Is a floor sofa comfortable enough for guests to sleep on?
Yes, a floor sofa is comfortable enough for guests to sleep on: laid flat, its two mattresses make a 79 x 79 in (200 x 200 cm), roughly king-size surface that two adults can share.
Can I buy the metal support bars for my floor sofa separately?
Usually yes: spare metal support bars have their own listing, or the workshop sends a custom purchase link, normally for a set of 4 (one for each side of the sofa), and pairs of 2 are possible too.
Can each piece of my floor sofa be a different color?
Yes, each piece of a floor sofa set can be a different color: write the color for each piece in the personalization section, for example one for the backrest and armrests and another for the seat.
Can I buy just the backrests and bars and use my own mattress?
Yes: floor sofa backrests and metal bars are sold separately, so you can build on your own mattress or base.
Are the floor sofa cushions attached, or will they slide apart?
Floor sofa cushions are not fastened to each other: there is no Velcro and there are no ties.
The metal bars on my floor sofa keep coming apart. How do I fix it?
Re-seat every joint on the floor sofa's metal bars until the spring dots click fully home, then put a rug or a small piece of fabric under the frame so it stops sliding.
Can you make an L-shaped floor cushion sofa?
Yes: an L-shaped floor cushion sofa is made by ordering two floor sofa sets, and the workshop adds the corner backrest free.
Is the floor cushion sofa one piece, or are the back and arms separate?
The floor cushion sofa is four separate pieces: one seat cushion, one backrest and two armrest cushions, each made to your size, that simply sit together.
Can I buy a single replacement piece for my modular floor sofa?
Yes, you can buy one piece of a modular floor sofa on its own.
Can a floor cushion sofa be used as a bed, or instead of a mattress?
Yes, a floor cushion sofa can double as a bed or stand in for a mattress.
Can I join two teddy floor sofas into an L-shaped corner sectional?
Yes: order two of the same teddy floor sofa, together or the second one later, and the workshop sets them up as an L-shaped corner.
Is there a warranty on the floor sofa, and will light colors stain?
Floor sofa warranty terms come from the workshop, not from this site, so ask for them in writing before you order and keep that message.
Do you make a frameless floor sofa with no legs, just foam and fabric?
Yes, the modular corduroy floor sofa is frameless: no wooden or metal legs, only cushions and fabric.
What size floor sofa do I need for three people, and which size is in the photos?
For three people, choose the 28 x 64 in (70 x 160 cm) floor sofa, which comes with the seat, a matching backrest and two round armrest bolsters.
How big is the floor sofa ottoman, and does it fold open?
The floor sofa ottoman is 39 x 39 in (about 100 x 100 cm), made as one connected, foldable piece whose two stacked layers open flat into a longer rectangle, like two pillows side by side.
Can the chaise or L side of the floor sofa go on the left instead of the right?
Yes, a modular floor sofa sectional can put its chaise, open end or ottoman on either the left or the right.
Can the floor sofa ottoman be made smaller to fit my space?
Usually, yes: the floor sofa ottoman can be made to a custom size.
Can I buy replacement covers for my floor sofa?
Yes, floor sofa replacement covers are sold separately, without foam: the set includes 2 arm and 2 bottom covers, priced by size, in any fabric code from the shop's sample charts.
Can you make cushions for my built-in couch, daybed or mattress to turn it into a sofa?
Yes, cushions for a built-in concrete couch, a daybed or a mattress sofa are made to order from your measurements or a sketch, as seats, back cushions and bolsters, quoted as a set; the quote states…
Are the pillows in the floor sofa photos 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.
How thick are the floor sofa's metal bars, and will they scratch my wood floor?
Floor sofa metal bars are steel tubes 5/8 in (1.6 cm) in diameter with stoppers underneath, so buy rubber protectors in that size if you want extra care for a wood floor.
Can I buy just the ottoman to match the floor sofa I already have?
Yes: the floor sofa ottoman is sold on its own, 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm) with its filling, made in your sofa's color.
Can I order the floor sofa in a color or fabric that isn't on the listing?
Custom floor sofa colors depend on the model: some floor sofas come only in their 9-10 listed colors, while others can be made in any velvet-chart or samples-page fabric for an extra charge and a…
Can a floor sofa be made taller or lower?
Yes: stack an extra base cushion to make a floor sofa taller, or order it with one floor cushion instead of two to make it lower.
What's the difference between an open-corner and a closed-corner floor sofa?
The difference between an open-corner and a closed-corner floor sofa is the backrest at the end of the run.
How do I put the metal bars on my floor sofa together?
To assemble floor sofa metal bars, twist and push each joint until the small spring dots click into the holes.
Can the modular floor sofa be made in a custom length or width?
Yes, a modular floor sofa can be made in a custom size: order the closest standard length, about 79 in (200 cm) or 118 in (300 cm), write your exact dimensions and color in the personalization or…
What's the difference between a one-piece and a modular floor sofa?
A one-piece floor sofa has a solid foam backrest fixed to the upper mattress, so nothing slides and no metal bars are needed; a classic modular floor sofa has separate, softer backrests filled with…
Can I buy extra pieces later to turn my floor sofa into an L or a corner sofa?
Yes, modular floor sofa pieces are sold one by one, so you can add base cushions and straight or L-shaped backrests later to make an L or a corner sofa.
Does a floor sofa need to be against a wall, or can it stand in the middle of a room?
The modular teddy floor sofa doesn't need a wall: metal bars run along both sides and behind the backrests, so it stands freely and you can lean back in the middle of a room.
Can the modular floor sofa be used as a bed, and how does it convert?
Yes, a modular floor sofa works as a bed once you lift off the loose backrests and armrests and lay the seat cushions flat side by side.
Can I stack two floor cushions for a higher seat and lay them flat as a mattress?
Yes: order a second seat cushion of the same thickness, or one thicker cushion, and the layers stay separate pieces, not sewn together.
Will your covers fit a floor sofa I bought from another brand?
Standard-size replacement covers often fit a teddy floor sofa from another brand, and owners of the original designer model reported no measurement issues.
Can I buy just the seat cushion, or add extra back and arm pillows?
Yes to both: the seat cushion can be ordered alone for less than the set with a backrest, and extra backrests, bolsters or pillows can be added by custom order.
Buyer questions
- A common question
Can you make a cushion that turns a Kallax into kitchen banquette seating?
The workshop's answerYes. A cushion for Kallax banquette seating was made to the exact 15 3/8 x 57 5/8 in (39 x 146 cm) top, in the buyer's choice of fabric and color.
The full answer: Can you make one cushion for Kallax units placed side by side?
- A common question
Can I customize the floor sofa: no piping, another fabric, or a corner layout?
The workshop's answerYes. Pillows can have plain-sewn ends with no piping: write "no piping" in the order note and message afterwards. Fabrics other than corduroy carry a small extra charge, fabric over the chrome sides exists with bar covers ordered separately, and two teddy sofas can be joined into a corner in any color mix.
The full answer: Can the floor sofa cushions be made without piping, or with rounded edges?
- A common question
The listing says height 8. Is that 3¼ in (8 cm) or 8 inches?
The workshop's answerInches: 8 in, which is 7¾ in (20 cm). Custom sizes are possible, for example about 43 x 43 x 8 in (110 x 110 x 20 cm) by choosing the 47 x 47 in (120 x 120 cm) option. The cover is removable and washable; ask for the shipping timing when you order.
The full answer: The kids corner sofa says height 8. Is that inches, and does it unfold?