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title: "Traditional Sofa Models: Kilim Pattern Floor Sofa Sets"
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# Traditional Floor Sofa Models in Eleven Kilim Patterns

Traditional floor sofa sets are Arabic floor seating covered in kilim-style woven fabric, in eleven patterns inspired by Anatolian, Afghan and Levantine weaving. Each pattern uses the same 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) seat cushion, 4 in (10 cm) to 16 in (40 cm) thick, and a full set has 10 pieces for one wall, 14 for an L and 19 for a U.

## Questions buyers ask

### What comes in the U-shaped floor sofa full set, and what size is each piece?

The standard U-shaped full set has 19 pieces: three 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) seat cushions, six 37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm) backrests, two shorter 23.5 × 16 × 4 in (60 × 40 × 10 cm) corner backrests, three 19.5 × 8 × 8 in (50 × 20 × 20 cm) armrest bolsters, three 27.5 × 19.5 in (70 × 50 cm) pouf pillows, a 23.5 × 23.5 × 8 in (60 × 60 × 20 cm) ottoman and a rug. Ask us whether a matching rug is included with your set.

### What fabric are the kilim-pattern floor sofa sets covered in?

Ready-size kilim sets are usually covered in a tightly woven cotton-polyester blend, while velvet and linen sets belong to separate collections. Fabrics are not mixed across collections, so a kilim set keeps the same weave on every seat, backrest and bolster.

## Which kilim patterns can you order as a floor sofa set?

Eleven woven patterns make up this family, from the framed medallions of Saray (palace) to the red and black bands of Shami Stripe. Each one is cut and sewn in our Istanbul atelier on the same foam build as our other [Arabic floor sofa sets](https://orientalsofa.com/floor-sofas/), so the choice comes down to motif, colorway and layout.

- [Afghan Gul L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Afghan Gul Single Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-single-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Afghan Gul U-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-u-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Anatolian Kilim L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/anatolian-kilim-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Anatolian Kilim Single Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/anatolian-kilim-single-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Anatolian Kilim U-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/anatolian-kilim-u-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Atlas Cotton Floor Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-cotton-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Atlas Diamond Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-diamond-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Atlas Shag Wool Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-shag-wool-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Atlas Stripe Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-stripe-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Gingham-Trim Linen Single](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/gingham-trim-linen-single-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Milas L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/milas-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)

## How do the eleven kilim patterns differ in motif and color?

Most of these patterns scale the hooks, diamonds and medallions of village rugs up to the width of a seat cushion, so the eye first meets either one framed medallion or a field of small repeats. None of them copies a single rug.

| Pattern | What the eye catches first | Colorways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saray | Framed medallions in rows along the backrests | 11, from turquoise and royal blue to mustard |
| Anatolian Kilim | Hooked diamonds inside stepped borders | 8, from red and maroon to light blue |
| Afghan Gul | Rows of octagonal rosettes | Gold, maroon, navy |
| Milas | A red ground with teal and orange accents | Maroon, red |
| Ürgüp | Diamond motifs in stone tones | Brown, turquoise, maroon |
| Hooked Medallion | Black, cream and orange medallions on a charcoal base | Charcoal gray, mustard and black |
| Stepped Diamond | Rows of small multicolor diamonds | Deep green, maroon |
| Classic Kilim | Stepped diamonds in one traditional colorway | Maroon |
| Shami Stripe | Red and black bands with square backrests | Red and black |
| Kırşehir | Orange and cream medallions on blue | Royal blue, blue |
| Banded Kilim | Upright camel and cream bands of hooked motifs | Camel brown and cream |

Saray and Kırşehir lead with one large motif per backrest, which gives a long wall a steady, formal rhythm. Stepped Diamond and Classic Kilim scatter small repeats across the whole surface, and on a short single wall I find they still read as pattern when only one cushion is in view.

## Single, L or U: how many pieces arrive, and how much wall do they need?

| Layout | Full set | Sofa only | Seating run | Seats about |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single | 10 pieces | 5 pieces | 75 in (190 cm) | 2 to 3 people |
| L-shaped | 14 pieces | 9 pieces | 150 in (380 cm) | 5 to 6 people |
| U-shaped | 19 pieces | 14 pieces | 224 in (570 cm) | 8 to 9 people |

On the floor, a standard L takes up about 75 × 102 in (190 × 260 cm), while a U runs about 130 in (330 cm) along the back wall with returns of about 75 in (190 cm) on each side. Few rooms measure exactly that, and some patterns come only in 75 in (190 cm) modules, so ask which designs can be cut to length.

At each corner, the second seat is shorter by one seat depth, about 27.5 in (70 cm), because the first run already fills the corner. No single seat piece is longer than about 75 in (190 cm), so a longer wall is split into two or more cushions, which keeps the pattern aligned from piece to piece. The [majlis layouts](https://orientalsofa.com/majlis-layouts/) page draws each shape with its measurements.

## How thick should the seat be, and how does a stacked seat arrive?

A 4 in (10 cm) or 8 in (20 cm) seat is the everyday choice, while 12 in (30 cm) and 16 in (40 cm) are usually made to order. For older relatives or anyone with stiff knees, 12 in (30 cm) or the 16 in (40 cm) sofa-height seat is easier to get up from.

A 16 in (40 cm) seat can also be built as two 8 in (20 cm) layers, and stacking doubles the seat cushions on the packing list, so a full L-shaped set built from two 4 in (10 cm) layers lists 16 pieces and a U lists 22.

> A US buyer furnishing a new home asked whether thicker foam was available, then ordered a black U-shaped majlis with 8 in (20 cm) seating. When she opened the first box she found 4 in (10 cm) cushions and assumed the wrong thickness had been sent. The team explained that the 8 in (20 cm) seat is made of two 4 in (10 cm) cushions stacked, and that the order had shipped as six cushions across three boxes, each in its own vacuum bag. She had opened only one box, which held two cushions and four pillows. Once the other boxes were opened and the layers stacked, the seats reached their full height. With that cleared up, she went on to order a matching grey-toned rug separately.

## What are the covers made of, and how do they wash?

Ready-size kilim sets are covered in a tightly woven cotton-polyester blend, while velvet and linen sets belong to separate collections. Some patterns are not woven in true black, so a very dark navy or charcoal is the nearest match. Seats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build. The [majlis fabrics](https://orientalsofa.com/fabrics/) guide sets this weave beside velvet, chenille and linen.

- One 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) seat cushion per run of wall, in the thickness you pick
- Two backrests per seat, 37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm) on L and U layouts and 35.5 × 16 × 4 in (90 × 40 × 10 cm) on a single wall
- A 23.5 × 16 × 4 in (60 × 40 × 10 cm) corner backrest at every inside corner
- Armrest bolsters of 19.5 × 8 × 8 in (50 × 20 × 20 cm), two or three per set
- Covers unzip and can be machine-washed on a gentle 86°F (30°C) cycle with a mild detergent

When two colorways seem equally right, I compare them against the curtains and the floor rather than against each other, because a pattern is never seen alone in a room.

![Light blue medallion-pattern single floor sofa with a matching ottoman, four floor pillows and a rug on a waterfront terrace](https://orientalsofa.com/media/li/light-blue-medallion-single-floor-sofa-ottoman-view-01-1373.webp)

![Maroon single floor couch patterned with rows of rosette medallions, set with an ottoman and four floor pillows by the water](https://orientalsofa.com/media/ma/maroon-rosette-single-floor-sofa-four-pillows-view-01-1403.webp)

![Red kilim-pattern single floor seating set and matching ottoman standing on a red and teal kilim rug on an open terrace](https://orientalsofa.com/media/re/red-teal-kilim-single-floor-sofa-kilim-rug-view-01-1376.webp)

![Brown and cream kilim floor sofa arranged in a U around an ottoman and floor pillows on a terrace below a suspension bridge](https://orientalsofa.com/media/br/brown-cream-kilim-u-floor-sofa-terrace-view-01-1200.webp)

## Which pattern names from earlier collections are no longer offered?

Four names from our earlier pattern list, Bergama, Pınar, Zeugma and Munzur, are not among the current eleven, and neither are the Caucasian and Yörük-inspired designs. Bergama is named for the town built over ancient Pergamon, Zeugma for a Roman city on the Euphrates known for its floor mosaics, Munzur for mountains in eastern Anatolia, and Pınar is simply the Turkish word for a spring.

If one of those names brought you here, the nearest current match in my eye is Anatolian Kilim for bold village geometry, or Ürgüp for quieter stone tones. Every borrowed motif deserves an honest caption.

## Which rug and room colors suit a kilim floor sofa?

A patterned seat already carries most of the visual weight, so the rug works best when it is plainer or shares just one color with the cushions. I usually take that shared color from the smallest motif, since it repeats most often. Ask us whether a matching rug is included with your set. For a larger room or a second layer, the [kilim rugs for majlis rooms](https://orientalsofa.com/kilim-rugs/) page covers flat-woven rugs sold on their own.

Color is usually the detail that wins people over once a patterned set is in the room.

## How does an order for a kilim floor sofa set move forward?

Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval. Made-to-order sets take a little longer than ready ones — ask us for the current timing. Ask us for a design consultation — we can talk through your room on a video call. What moves a quote up or down is set out in [what shapes a majlis quote](https://orientalsofa.com/guides/what-shapes-a-majlis-quote/).

> One pairing to start from: Kırşehir blue on an ivory flat-weave rug, lit by a warm lamp in the evening, keeps the orange medallions glowing without the room turning loud.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do all eleven kilim patterns come in single, L-shaped and U-shaped sets?

All eleven patterns can be ordered as a single, an L-shaped or a U-shaped set. Eight of them are offered as separate single, L-shaped and U-shaped designs, while Shami Stripe, Kırşehir and Banded Kilim group all three layouts under one design, with the same full-set counts of 10, 14 and 19 pieces.

### Can the same kilim pattern go on a wooden bench majlis?

Most designs can be built with or without a wooden base, and several kilim patterns, among them Anatolian Kilim, Afghan Gul, Kırşehir, Shami Stripe and Banded Kilim, are also made as sedir bench sets. A standard bench measures 75 × 27.5 × 16 in (190 × 70 × 40 cm) with its seat cushion included.

### Are the kilim patterns copies of real rugs?

None of the patterns copies a single rug. Each one borrows motifs and colors from a rug or textile tradition, such as the octagonal guls of Afghan rugs or the village geometry of Anatolia, and resizes them for a seat cushion woven as upholstery fabric rather than as a rug.

## Related pages

- [How Thick Should a Floor Sofa Be? Seat Heights Compared](https://orientalsofa.com/guides/floor-sofa-thickness-and-seat-height/)
- [U-shaped majlis and floor sofa sets](https://orientalsofa.com/majlis-layouts/u-shaped/)
- [Floor cushions, half seats and spare pieces for your majlis](https://orientalsofa.com/floor-cushion/)