This breakfast nook has seen lots of different styles over the last couple of years. We recently redid the breakfast nook with storage last month which meant I needed to add new French tufted mattress cushions! I’ve been here before, so I was so excited to do this project again, even though I knew it would take a lot of man-hours!
Breakfast Banquette with French Mattress
Our old breakfast nook had French mattress cushions that I had made, but it was the first time I had done this project, so not only did the cushions look a little amateur, but they also weren’t the thickness I was hoping for. For the new set of cushions, I ended up using a total of 5-inch foam. Two inches from the previous foam I recycled, and then I topped it with an additional 3-inch foam from Home Depot! This phone from Home Depot is such a great price!
Materials for French Mattress Cushions
French Mattress Cushions
I followed this video tutorial from online fabrics, and this was my third time doing the cushions although it took quite a bit of time the instructions in this video make it so easy!
How to Make Tufted Cushion Without Buttons
I decided not to add buttons on my French tufted mattress, which made the process go by a little faster! The color of the fabric is perfect! I made sure to find a material that was stain resistant by testing the fabric. After it was dry, there were no water sports which meant this fabric was a win!
Custom French Mattress Cushion
One reason why I love doing this project DIY is that I can get exactly what I want by going custom. Sewing your own French tufted mattress cushions really isn’t all too difficult and I think it gives the breakfast nook the extra detail it needs to look so cozy!
Cushion for Bench
I also love having the French tufted mattress on the breakfast nook for additional seating! I made sure to go with 5 inches on the cushion to make the seating extra comfortable. This way, Carter, or I can lounge in this area while hanging out in the kitchen!
