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title: "Double layer floor cushion: stack to sit, unfold to sleep"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/stackable-floor-cushion-sofa-mattress/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Hana Lindqvist, The Quiet Geometer of Seattle"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/"
published: "2026-01-31"
updated: "2026-01-31"
keywords: "double layer floor cushion, stackable floor cushions, floor cushion that turns into a bed, floor sofa mattress, linen floor sofa sizes"
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# Can I stack two floor cushions for a higher seat and lay them flat as a mattress?

*Two layers, not one block. That is the whole idea, and the linen floor sofa already works this way.*

Also asked as: Stack them for a higher seat.; Bottom part double so it's a mattress too.

> **The quick answer:** Yes: order a second seat cushion of the same thickness, or one thicker cushion, and the layers stay separate pieces, not sewn together. Stack them to sit higher; lay them side by side as a mattress. The linen floor sofa already works this way on a double 4 + 4 in (10 + 10 cm) base. Extra layers come through a separate listing.

![Cream velvet floor cushions stacked three high with navy, pine green and rust ends, plus bolster arms and backrests](https://cushionguide.com/media/modular-floor-sofas/stacked-floor-sofa-navy-pine-green-rust-1600.webp "Three bases stacked to armchair height, with bolsters as arms and backrests in matching end colors.")

## Key facts

- Two same-thickness seat cushions, or one thicker cushion, can be made.
- Extra layers are ordered through a separate listing.
- The layers are separate pieces, not sewn together.
- Linen floor sofa widths: 47, 59 or 71 in (120, 150 or 180 cm).
- Linen floor sofa depth: 27 in (70 cm), on a double 4 + 4 in (10 + 10 cm) base.
- Floor mattresses: 6 in (15 cm) standard, 8 in (20 cm) option.

## The linen floor sofa, three widths

| Size | Width | Backrests |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 47 in (120 cm) | 2 |
| Medium | 59 in (150 cm) | 2 |
| Large | 71 in (180 cm) | 3 |

All three are 27 in (70 cm) deep on a double 4 + 4 in (10 + 10 cm) base of two separate stacked cushions.

## Two stacked layers or one thicker cushion?

| Choice | As a seat | As a bed |
|---|---|---|
| Two cushions, same thickness | Stacked for a higher seat | Laid side by side |
| One thicker cushion | One fixed height | No, it stays one piece |
| Two floor mattresses, 6 in (15 cm) or 8 in (20 cm) | Stacked, with a backrest and two armrests | Unfolded into a bed |

## Why loose layers do more

A sewn block has one job. Two loose layers have two.

Stacked, they lift you off the floor. Apart, they make a bed for a guest. Nothing to unzip. Nothing to fold but the cushions themselves.

Before you order, check the height with the [seat height calculator](https://cushionguide.com/studio/seat-height-calculator/). The [floor sofa sleeping pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-bed-size-firmness/) covers bed size and firmness, and the [floor cushions atlas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/floor-cushions/) shows the shapes. The sizes above are for the [linen](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/linen-and-cotton-linen/) version.

Height is a feeling.
A bed is a floor, made kind.
Two layers hold both.

> **Tailor's margin:** A double layer floor cushion should be two loose pieces of the same thickness: stack them for a higher seat, lay them side by side for a bed.

> Two 6 in (15 cm) floor mattresses do two jobs: stacked, they make a higher seat; laid side by side, they make a bed.
>
> — Hana Lindqvist

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** What sizes does the linen floor sofa come in, and does the bottom layer come apart?

**The workshop's answer:** Three widths: 47, 59 and 71 in (120, 150 and 180 cm), all 27 in (70 cm) deep on a double 4 + 4 in (10 + 10 cm) base. The two layers are separate, so they work together or apart.

**A common question:** Can the bottom cushion be doubled so I can sit on it and also sleep on it?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. An extra layer is added through a separate listing, for example for a 55 x 27.5 in (140 x 70 cm) floor cushion. The layers are separate pieces, so you can stack them as a seat or lay them out as a mattress.

**A common question:** Can two floor mattresses stack into a seat and unfold into a bed?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, the workshop confirmed that works as a bed. Two 23.5 x 59 in (60 x 150 cm) floor mattresses with one backrest and two armrests in linen were quoted as a set. Standard thickness is 6 in (15 cm); 8 in (20 cm) is available.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Are the two layers sewn or zipped together?

Neither. They are separate pieces, not sewn together, so each layer can be stacked, moved or laid out on its own. The extra layer is ordered separately.

### How thick is a floor mattress?

6 in (15 cm) is standard, with 8 in (20 cm) as an option. Two stacked mattresses of the same thickness make a seat 12 or 16 in (30 or 40 cm) high.

### Is there a floor sofa with no legs or frame at all?

Yes. The modular corduroy floor sofa is all cushion and fabric: 78.5 in (199 cm) wide, 39 in (99 cm) deep and 29 in (74 cm) high, with a 14 in (36 cm) seat height.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can you make cushions for my built-in couch, daybed or mattress to turn it into a sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-cushions-built-in-couch-daybed/): 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…
- [Can I buy just the seat cushion, or add extra back and arm pillows?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-seat-only-extra-back-cushion/): 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.
- [How thick is a tufted floor cushion, and can I get it 8 inches thick?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/tufted-floor-cushion-thickness-8-inch/): A standard tufted floor cushion is 4 in (10 cm) thick, while the plush corner cushion is 8 in (20 cm).
- [Zabuton and meditation floor cushions: choosing size, thickness and fill](https://cushionguide.com/guides/zabuton-meditation-floor-cushion-size/): A meditation floor cushion setup pairs a flat zabuton, about 28 to 30 in (71 to 76 cm) across and 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5 cm) thick, with a smaller raised seat on top.
- [Floor seating for real evenings: cushions, corner seats and low sofas](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-seating-ideas/): Floor seating comes in five common forms: a tufted floor cushion about 4 in high, a 34 x 34 in corner floor cushion, a tufted set with a 16 in backrest and two bolsters, a kids' floor sofa about 8…
- [Play tents, crash pads and sensory corners: cushions for climbers](https://cushionguide.com/concepts/play-tent-and-crash-pad-cushions/): A play tent floor cushion is cut to the tent's inside diameter at floor level, such as 41 or 42.5 in (104 or 108 cm) round.
- [How to raise floor sofa seat height, layer by layer](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-seat-height-raise/)
- [Can you sleep on a floor sofa? Bed size, firmness and sheets](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-bed-size-firmness/)

*— 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/stackable-floor-cushion-sofa-mattress/