{"id":284315,"date":"2025-04-07T15:05:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/?p=284315"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:09:12","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-a-cushion-and-a-pillow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-a-cushion-and-a-pillow\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the difference between a cushion and a pillow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>You don&#8217;t know whether you&#8217;re looking for a cushion or a pillow? Although they&#8217;re similar, the two don&#8217;t have the same function. Find out the difference in this article!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cushion or pillow. For which use?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cushion? Pillow? Aren&#8217;t they the same thing? Well, no, quite simply because they don&#8217;t have the same function. <strong>While cushions are more for support<\/strong> (under your back on a sofa) <strong>or for decoration<\/strong>, such as on your armchair, chair or bed, pillows are designed for sleeping.\u00a0 <strong>Pillows are designed to support your neck and keep your spine straight when you sleep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do they have the same dimensions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pillows come in a wide range of sizes<\/strong>, so you can find one that suits your preferences. However, there are <strong>some standard sizes<\/strong> that you\u2019ll usually find in bedding stores:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>65 x 65 cm &#8211; standard European square format<\/li>\n<li>50 x 70 or 50 x 75 cm &#8211; standard European rectangular format<\/li>\n<li>60 x 70 cm &#8211; standard Dutch size<\/li>\n<li>40 x 60 cm &#8211; standard size for flat pillows for sleeping on the stomach, or many small ergonomic pillows<\/li>\n<li>50 x 60 cm &#8211; standard Scandinavian size or some ergonomic pillows<\/li>\n<li>80 x 80 cm &#8211; standard German square format<\/li>\n<li>40 x 80 cm &#8211; standard German rectangular size<\/li>\n<li>50 x 90 cm &#8211; standard Spanish rectangular size<\/li>\n<li>30 x 50 cm &#8211; standard size for babies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cushions<\/strong>, on the other hand, <strong>come in an infinite number of sizes and shapes<\/strong>, and are <strong>less standardised<\/strong>. So, by default, we can say that there are no standard pillowcases that fit cushions, because cushions are not designed for sleeping.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-284319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1-300x150.png\" alt=\"blog_oreiller_1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1-80x40.png 80w, https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_oreiller_1-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do I choose my cushion or pillow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For cushions, we advise you to consult decorating specialists who will be able to advise you on the best choice depending on where you want to put them.<\/p>\n<p>For pillows, the size will depend on your personal preferences, but <strong>the choice will also depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/blog\/which-pillow-should-you-choose-depending-on-your-sleeping-position-to-ensure-a-good-sleep\/\">the position in which you sleep<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; we&#8217;ve dedicated an article to this subject.<\/p>\n<p>We advise you to pay particular attention to the composition of your bedding, and recommend that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/blog\/natural-bedding-what-is-good-quality-bedding-what-are-the-differences-between-down-and-feathers\/\">you choose natural down and feather bedding<\/a>, for better quality, healthier sleep and products that last as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Can you sleep with a cushion? Yes, but it&#8217;s not recommended and will be less comfortable than a pillow, which will really support your spine and prevent back and neck problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don&#8217;t know whether you&#8217;re looking for a cushion or a pillow? Although they&#8217;re similar, the two don&#8217;t have the same function. Find out the difference in this article! Cushion or pillow. For which use? Cushion? Pillow? Aren&#8217;t they the same thing? Well, no, quite simply because they don&#8217;t have the same function. 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