A Reading by HanaIKEA Hemnes Daybed Covers & Cushions
A cream velvet Hemnes daybed cover, and the message that ordered it
Straight on, a daybed cannot hide anything. Neither can the order behind it.
SaveThe quick answer
To order a Hemnes daybed cover set right the first time, send the mattress length, width and stacked thickness, the back length inside the frame, and both fabric codes, body and piping, in one message. A standard set is one zippered mattress cover and two filled backrests. Photos with the tape measure in the frame settle any doubt.
Pinned by Hana
Five points where a front-on photograph shows the fit.
- Bolster at left arm
The bolster fills the corner between arm and back so nobody sits against bare wood.
- Right back pillow
Piping on the top edge keeps a straight skyline across both back pillows.
- Level seat edge
A smooth, level front edge with no pulling at the corners is how a well-fitted cover should look.
- Olive tree in basket
Silvery olive leaves soften the white frame and add a Mediterranean note.
- Terracotta medallion rug
The rug is the burnt-orange trim scaled up to floor size.
- Bolster at left armThe bolster fills the corner between arm and back so nobody sits against bare wood.
- Right back pillowPiping on the top edge keeps a straight skyline across both back pillows.
- Level seat edgeA smooth, level front edge with no pulling at the corners is how a well-fitted cover should look.
- Olive tree in basketSilvery olive leaves soften the white frame and add a Mediterranean note.
- Terracotta medallion rugThe rug is the burnt-orange trim scaled up to floor size.
The first message, as a table
| What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress length and width | Across the top, arm to arm and front to back | The cover is cut to the mattress, not the frame |
| Mattress thickness | Both mattresses together, if stacked | Two stacked can reach about 9 3/4 in (25 cm) |
| Back length | Inside the frame, where the backrests lean | A generic backrest can bulge on your daybed |
| Fabric codes | Body and piping, written separately | Cream velvet and burnt-orange piping are two codes |
| Photos | Tape in the frame, numbers readable | The workshop asks for them whenever a fit is in doubt |
Send all five together. Half an answer becomes a second round of questions.
Read straight on
A front-on photograph is a fitting room. Nothing hides at an angle.
The Hemnes daybed cover sits level inside the white frame. The front edge is smooth. No pulling at the corners. The burnt-orange piping runs as one line from arm to arm, and on the two back pillows it draws a straight skyline.
The bolsters fill the corners between arm and back, so nobody leans on bare wood. Cream velvet takes the clear midday light evenly. The short pile shades a little as you move past it; that is velvet being velvet.
The props are few. An olive tree in a seagrass basket softens the white frame with silver leaves. A landscape print in oak and a botanical print in black give the wall two weights. A low oak shelf keeps books at knee height. The whole corner would sit as easily in any living room.
The terracotta medallion rug is the piping, scaled up to floor size. That idea is worth copying. If contrast trim makes you nervous, add one large thing in the same color family. Then the piping has something to answer to. How long is the back of your daybed, inside the frame?
Four lines for the first message
Measure the mattress, not the frame
Length, width and thickness. Two stacked mattresses are measured together; the stacked-mattress Pattern shows how.
Give the back length
Inside the frame, where the backrests will lean.
Write both codes
Body and piping, spelled out separately in the note.
Say what it sits on
A smooth top lets a cushion creep. A non-slip bottom is optional, at extra cost.
Backrests a little too long
A buyer wrote to the workshop about a daybed set. The mattress cover fit well. The backrests were slightly too long and bulged, and the round bolsters were less plump than in the photos.
The workshop explained that handmade, tufted pieces vary, and asked for a photo of a backrest with a tape measure on it. It offered replacement backrests at no charge. The buyer did not want replacements, so it settled on a partial refund.
A mattress has three numbers. A back has one more. Send all four.
- Sizes
- Daybed set: mattress cover, two backrests, round bolsters
The lesson: Measure the daybed's back length and give it to the maker. Backrests sized for a generic daybed may bulge on yours.
Buyer questions
- A common question
What exactly comes in the Hemnes daybed cover set?
The workshop's answerTwo filled backrests and one zippered mattress cover.
- A common question
The cover I got is too small for my mattress. Can it be exchanged?
The workshop's answerThe workshop makes a replacement cover. First it asks for photos of the tape measure on the length, width and depth, so the mistake isn't repeated. It warns that going oversized can make a cover look loose, but it follows your final measurements, for example 76 x 40 x 9 3/4 in (193 x 102 x 25 cm).
- A common question
My daybed top is smooth. Will the cushion have a non-slip bottom?
The workshop's answerNot as standard, but one can be added at extra cost; it was done for a 91 1/2 x 31 in (232 x 79 cm) daybed cushion. Anti-slip bases have also gone on outdoor seat cushions and been offered on banquettes to stop sliding.
Before ordering a Hemnes daybed cover, measure the mattress and the back length inside the frame; backrests sized for a generic daybed can bulge on yours.
Hana
On the cutting table
| Set | One zippered mattress cover, two filled backrests |
|---|---|
| Also in the photo | Two cream velvet bolsters |
| Fabric | Cream velvet, short pile |
| Piping | Burnt-orange contrast |
| Fit | Made to the measured mattress |
| Grip | Non-slip bottom optional, extra cost |
| Best for | Hemnes daybeds used as a sofa by day |
Have it made
Have this made — ask Hana’s workshop
Measure once, slowly. Write the numbers here. The workshop will go over them with you. — Hana
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.
Questions buyers ask next
Does a Hemnes daybed cover go on the mattress or the frame?
The mattress. The cover is made to the measured mattress, including its thickness, so measure that and not the wooden frame. If you stack two mattresses, measure them together; two stacked can reach about 9 3/4 in (25 cm).
Can a cream Hemnes cover have burnt-orange piping?
Yes. Piping can match the body or contrast with it, using any code from any chart, and it is included in the price. Write the body code and the piping code separately in the order note.
Why do tufted backrests vary in size?
They are filled and buttoned by hand, so each one settles a little differently. That is why the workshop asks for a photo with a tape measure when a backrest seems long, and why sending your back length first helps.
Are the filled Hemnes backrests machine washable?
No. On daybed sets only the zippered mattress cover goes in the machine, at 86°F (30°C) on a gentle cycle, then air dry. The filled backrests stay out of the washer; spot-clean them with a cloth and mild soap.
— Hana
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