In short. On a sofa, put the largest cushions at the back and smaller ones in front, with a difference of 5 to 10 cm between sizes, and count 4 to 5 cushions for a standard sofa, according to the interior design studio Studio McGee. At Deko District, cushions come in 45 x 45 cm (Mesmal, Mawi, Lanka), 50 x 50 cm (Linava, Clementine, Alicia) and in lumbar sizes 30 x 50 cm (Sarah) and 30 x 60 cm (Doris), from €9.90 to €72.60, cover and filling included.
Prices updated in October 2026.
The rule: large at the back, small in front
Studio McGee’s pillow size guide recommends building a triangle: the largest cushions at the back, smaller ones layered in front, with steps of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) between sizes. For a sofa, it counts four to five cushions; for a sectional, seven to ten. Its sizes are in inches, converted below and matched with the sizes available at Deko District.
| Place | Studio McGee (inches) | In cm | In this Deko District selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa, back | 22-24 | 56-61 | 50 x 50: Linava, Clementine, Alicia |
| Sofa, in front | 20-22 | 51-56 | 45 x 45: Mesmal, Mawi, Lanka |
| Sofa corner | lumbar | - | 30 x 50: Sarah; 30 x 60: Doris |
| Armchair | 1 lumbar or 1 x 20-22 | 51-56 | Sarah, Doris or a 50 x 50 |
| Queen or king bed | 2 x 24-26 + lumbar | 61-66 | 2 x 50 x 50 + Doris 30 x 60 |
The largest square size in this selection is 50 x 50 cm, a little under the 56 to 61 cm Studio McGee suggests for the back of a sofa. With 45 x 45 cm in front, the 5 cm step stays within its rule.
Velvet: Mesmal from €9.90
The Mesmal cushion (€9.90) is a 45 x 45 cm velvet cushion, cover and filling included, in cognac, beige, gold, pastel pink, pink or yellow. It also comes as a pack of 2 (€19.80) and a pack of 4 (€39.60), at the same price per cushion. For velvet on seating, see our velvet chair guide.
Tufted cotton: Mawi and Lanka at €18.15
Mawi and Lanka (€18.15 each) are 45 x 45 cm cotton cushions with tufted geometric patterns, cover and filling included. They work as the front layer in front of a 50 x 50 cm cushion.
Wool, cotton and raffia in 50 x 50 cm
- Linava (€24.90): 50 x 50 cm, wool, light beige, zipped cover.
- Clementine (€29.90): 50 x 50 cm, cotton with fringes.
- Alicia (€72.60): 50 x 50 cm, natural raffia with fringes; its product page suggests it for indoors or outdoors.
Lumbar cushions: Sarah and Doris
Sarah (€28.05) is a 30 x 50 cm wool lumbar cushion and Doris (€24.90) a 30 x 60 cm cotton lumbar cushion with tufted patterns. Studio McGee places the lumbar in the corner of the sofa, alone on an armchair, or in front of the large cushions on a bed.
Three ready-made sets
- Standard sofa, 5 cushions: 2 Linava 50 x 50 at the back, 1 pack of 2 Mesmal 45 x 45 in front, 1 Sarah 30 x 50 in the corner, €97.65.
- Armchair, 1 cushion: 1 Sarah 30 x 50 (€28.05) or 1 Linava 50 x 50 (€24.90). For the armchairs themselves, see our affordable designer armchair guide.
- Double bed, 3 cushions: 2 Clementine 50 x 50 and 1 Doris 30 x 60 in front, €84.70.
The 8 cushions compared
| Cushion | Size (cm) | Shape | Material | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesmal | 45 x 45 | square | velvet | €9.90 |
| Mawi | 45 x 45 | square | tufted cotton | €18.15 |
| Lanka | 45 x 45 | square | tufted cotton | €18.15 |
| Linava | 50 x 50 | square | wool | €24.90 |
| Doris | 30 x 60 | lumbar | cotton | €24.90 |
| Clementine | 50 x 50 | square | cotton, fringes | €29.90 |
| Sarah | 30 x 50 | lumbar | wool | €28.05 |
| Alicia | 50 x 50 | square | raffia, fringes | €72.60 |
Sizes come from the dimension drawings or titles of each product page, prices and materials from the product pages; all are sold with cover and filling. To complete the living room, see our living room rug size guide and our pouf guide.
Delivery
Deko District delivers to 30 European countries. The estimated delivery time is shown on each product page and in the cart, and shipping costs are shown before payment (shipping policy).
Frequently asked questions
How many cushions on a sofa?
Four to five on a standard sofa and seven to ten on a sectional, according to Studio McGee.
Which cushion size for the back of a sofa?
Studio McGee recommends 22 to 24 inches, about 56 to 61 cm. At Deko District, the largest square size in this selection is 50 x 50 cm, with 45 x 45 cm cushions in front.
What is the cheapest cushion at Deko District?
The Mesmal velvet cushion, 45 x 45 cm, at €9.90 with filling (prices updated in October 2026).
Which cushion for an armchair?
A single lumbar cushion or a single square cushion, according to Studio McGee: Sarah (30 x 50 cm) or Linava (50 x 50 cm) at Deko District.
Sources
- Deko District product pages (links in the text and tables), checked in October 2026
- Deko District shipping policy
- Studio McGee, pillow size guide (largest pillows at the back, 2 to 4 inch steps, 4 to 5 pillows on a sofa)
Written by Dorian, product manager at Deko District.
