Buying pillows online without knowing sizes is how you end up with pillows that dwarf your sofa or disappear into it. Here's what to know.
Standard Sizes and Where They Work
40x40cm (Small Square): Best for accent chairs, bedroom headboard styling, or as the front layer on a deep sofa. Too small as the only pillow on a standard sofa.
50x50cm (Medium Square): The most versatile size. Works on 2-seaters, dining chairs, and as layer-two pillows on larger sofas. The safest choice if you're buying your first set.
60x60cm (Large Square): Anchor pillows for 3-seaters and sectionals. Feels luxurious and substantial. Best in plain or subtly textured fabric.
30x50cm or 30x60cm (Rectangular): Statement pillows — usually placed at the centre front. Great for bold patterns, custom photos, or contrasting fabric.
For Lagos Apartments
Compact spaces (one-bedroom flats, studio apartments): stick to 45x45cm max. Oversized pillows in small spaces feel overwhelming.
For Abuja and Port Harcourt Homes
Larger living rooms with high ceilings can carry 60x60cm anchors comfortably. Go bigger — it reads better at scale.
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