The Cutting Table · a question, worked through
What size floor cushion do I need for a reading nook?
Size a reading nook by the body that will curl up in it. Then check it on the floor, before you order.
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The quick answer
For a toddler's reading corner, a floor cushion of about 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) is the recommended size. A 32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm) corner cushion is cozy for a 4-year-old, and an adult 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 7 in (157-170 cm) fits the largest, 48 x 48 in (122 cm). Mark the size on the floor first.
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Key facts
- About 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) is recommended for a toddler's reading corner.
- A 32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm) corner cushion is a cozy size for a 4-year-old.
- The corner pieces in the listing photos are 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm).
- For an adult about 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 7 in (157-170 cm), the largest size, 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm), is recommended.
- Mark the size on the floor where the cushion will go to check the fit.
- Built-in nook sizes such as 74 x 34.5 in (188 x 88 cm) are made to measure through a payment link once fabric and color are chosen.
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“How big for a toddler's corner?”
About 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm). That was the workshop's answer for a toddler's reading corner under a canopy.
A toddler does not sit to read. A toddler lies down, rolls over, and comes back with more books. Children measure comfort with their whole body, so the cushion should hold all of it.
There are more colors than the listing shows. Ask for them. The floor cushion Atlas has the shapes.
“Is 32 inches too small for a 4-year-old?”
No. A 32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm) corner floor cushion is a cozy size for a 4-year-old.
The photos can mislead you. The corner pieces in them are 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm), so a smaller cushion looks small beside them. Mark the square on the floor where it will go. Leave it there for a day. The quarter-circle corner Pattern covers rounded corner shapes.
Floor cushion size, reader by reader
| Who reads there | Floor cushion size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler, reading corner | 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) | The recommended size |
| 4-year-old | 32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm) | Cozy; mark it on the floor first |
| The listing photos | 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm) | Why the photos look roomier |
| Adult, 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 7 in (157-170 cm) | 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm) | The largest size |
| Built-in nook | Exact size, e.g. 74 x 34.5 in (188 x 88 cm) | Made to measure via a payment link |
“And for an adult, or a built-in nook?”
For an adult between about 5 ft 2 in and 5 ft 7 in (157-170 cm), choose the largest size, 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm).
A built-in nook is different. Send the exact inside size, for example 74 x 34.5 in (188 x 88 cm). The tufted velvet floor cushions, the custom window seat cushion and the linen tufted cushion differ only in fabric and color. Choose one, and the workshop sends a payment link for your size. Reading nook cushions and the built-in nook sketches show finished nooks.
What does your nook measure, wall to wall?
A square of tape on the floor. A child sitting inside it. The size, decided.
A reading nook floor cushion for a toddler is about 40 x 40 in; an adult curls up best on the largest, 48 x 48 in (122 cm).
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Buyer questions
- A common question
What size floor cushion works for a toddler's reading corner under a canopy?
The workshop's answerAbout 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) was the recommendation, and there are more colors than the listing shows.
- A common question
Would a 32 x 32 in corner floor cushion be too small for my 4-year-old?
The workshop's answer32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm) is generally a cozy size for a 4-year-old. The corner pieces in the listing photos are 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm), so mark a 31½ in (80 cm) square on the floor where it will go and see how it fits.
- A common question
What would work for my child's reading nook, and can it be made 74 x 34.5 in?
The workshop's answerA set of tufted velvet floor cushions, or the custom window seat and linen tufted cushions, which differ only in fabric and color. Once you've chosen fabric and color, the workshop sends a payment link for your custom size.
- A common question
Which floor cushion size suits an adult between 61¾ and 67 in (157 and 170 cm) tall?
The workshop's answerThe biggest size, 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm).
Questions buyers ask next
Why does the cushion in the photos look bigger than the size I picked?
The corner pieces in the listing photos are 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm). A 32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm) cushion is noticeably smaller, though still cozy for a 4-year-old, so mark both squares on the floor and compare.
Can I get a reading nook cushion color that isn't shown?
Yes. More colors are available than the listing shows. Ask for the full chart, choose the fabric and color, and a custom size is then sent to you as a payment link.
What should I send for a built-in reading nook?
The exact inside size of the nook, for example 74 x 34.5 in (188 x 88 cm), and your pick of tufted velvet, window seat or linen tufted style. Those differ only in fabric and color; a payment link follows once you choose.
