The Cutting Table · a common question
Does a thicker cushion cost more?
Also asked as:Same price or less, since it's less material?Why the price difference for height?
Most of the price sits in the footprint. Height matters only once it gets tall.
The quick answer
A thicker cushion costs only a little more within the usual 2-5 in (5-13 cm) range, where length and width drive the price and a thin cushion still takes the same fabric, labor and materials. Tall pieces differ: a roughly 24 x 24 in (61 x 61 cm) velvet cushion listed at twice its 6 in price at 12 in, and covers over 6 in (15 cm) are custom.
SaveKey facts
- Within the usual range, price follows length and width more than thickness.
- A thin cushion uses the same fabric, labor and materials as a thicker one.
- A roughly 24 x 24 in (61 x 61 cm) velvet cushion listed at double the price at 12 in versus 6 in.
- Covers up to 6 in (15 cm) high are standard sizes; taller ones are quoted as custom.
- Extra-thick 12 in (30.5 cm) cushions are made in large sizes.
- Oversized, extra-thick cushions cost more to make and to ship.
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Where thickness starts to show in the price
| Change | What happened to the price |
|---|---|
| 2 in instead of 4 in | Not much cheaper; same fabric, labor and materials |
| 3 in to 4 in | One set stayed the same; another rose about 11% |
| Two back supports, 4 in to 12 in | Order total up about 19% |
| 24 x 24 in velvet, 6 in to 12 in | Listed at twice the price |
| Cover taller than 6 in (15 cm) | Leaves the standard sizes; quoted as custom |
Why the footprint carries the cost
Price starts with length and width. That is where most of the fabric goes, and most of the sewing.
Thickness adds a strip of fabric around the sides and a little more foam. Between 2 and 5 in (5-13 cm), that strip is small, so the price barely moves. A thin cushion is not much cheaper, because it still needs the same cutting and the same hands.
Above 6 in (15 cm) it changes. The side strip grows, the filling doubles, the box gets heavy. Extra-thick 12 in (30.5 cm) floor cushions in large sizes are among the most expensive pieces the workshop makes, and they cost more to ship. Height is a feeling, so try yours in the seat height calculator before paying for inches you won't sit on. The floor cushion thickness guide and the ottoman cushions shelf show the common heights.
What thickness are you weighing, and for which seat?
Footprint first. Thickness second. Shipping last.
Getting one honest quote
Send length and width first
They set most of the price. Add the thickness you want and the fabric.
Group every piece
All sizes in one message get one total, often a little below the sum of the listing prices.
Ask about a final price
On large, thick orders the workshop has sometimes offered a small final discount.
A 24 x 24 in velvet cushion at 12 in thick listed at twice its 6 in price: the extra fabric and filling, not a bigger footprint.
Hana Lindqvist
Buyer questions
- A common question
Is a thinner cushion cheaper than a 4 in one?
The workshop's answerNot by much. Price depends mainly on length and width, so send your dimensions first. A thin cushion still uses the same fabric, labor and quality materials.
- A common question
Can you make a replacement cover for an ottoman cushion about 25.5 x 25.5 x 12 in (65 x 65 x 31 cm)?
The workshop's answerYes. A cover that tall falls outside the standard sizes, so it is made as a custom order. At 6 in (15 cm) high or less it would have been a standard size.
- A common question
Why does a 12 in high cushion cost twice the 6 in listing?
The workshop's answerHeight drives the price through extra fabric and filling. A roughly 24 x 24 in (61 x 61 cm) velvet cushion lists at double at 12 in, and the workshop's final offer on that piece came in a little under the list price.
- A common question
Why is a larger or thicker cushion so much more? Can you come down?
The workshop's answerMore fabric, filling and handwork go in, and shipping a big piece costs more. The workshop sometimes offers a final price on quotes like these.
Questions buyers ask next
Is a 2 in cushion half the price of a 4 in one?
No. Within the usual range, thickness changes the price far less than length and width do. The thinner pad still takes the same cutting, sewing and fabric on its top and bottom faces, so the saving is small.
Can I order a 12 in thick floor cushion?
Yes. Extra-thick 12 in (30.5 cm) cushions are made in large sizes. They are among the most expensive pieces the workshop sews because of the extra fabric and filling, and oversized pieces cost more to ship.
What counts as a custom cover height?
Anything taller than 6 in (15 cm). Covers up to that height fall within the standard sizes; taller ones, like a 12 in (31 cm) ottoman cover, are quoted as custom orders.
