Sunbrella Cushions
Sunbrella cushions are some of the best you can buy for your patio furniture. They have a great reputation and for good reason. The secret is in the fabric itself which makes the patio cushions withstand the rigors of constant use in your garden.
Sunbrella Fabric
The fabric used in Sunbrella seat cushions is particularly suited to outdoors. It is made from acrylic, which has been solution dyed. This means that the dye is added while the fabric is still in liquid form and it therefore permeates the fibers to a much greater degree. As a result, Sunbrella fabrics are so resistant to fading in the sun and rain that they are used for all kinds of tough jobs such as patio awnings and even convertible car tops. Although you can order Sunbrella outdoor fabric by the yard on a number of web sites, when you are looking for outdoor cushions you will probably buy these already covered in the fabric or you can choose to go the custom route and buy your seat cushions to order.
Outdoor Patio Dining Chair Cushion Pad Sunbrella (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS)
Other Reasons to Choose
Apart from being resistant to fading, Sunbrella fabric cushions are also treated with a fluorocarbon finish which is water repellent. This means that it does not matter if your cushions get soaked in a sudden down pour and you can also leave them outside all summer if you prefer, although all cushions benefit from being stored away from the elements when not in use. This finish gives them a certain degree of stain and mildew resistance too, although any spills and spots should be cleaned as soon as they occur to keep your cushions looking good.
Care of Sunbrella Patio Cushions
A little maintenance can keep your Sunbrella chair cushions looking great throughout the season. All you need to do is hose them down with clean water ever month or so and make sure any stains and spots are taken care of. Use the gentlest treatment you can to remove each stain.
A Selection of Sunbrella Patio Cushions (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS)
There is help on this on the Sunbrella website. When more thorough cleaning is necessary, check the label of your cushions. Many Sunbrella cushion covers can be removed for washing in the washing machine but you should wash on a cool or lukewarm cycle and use soap flakes rather than detergent. If you prefer you can clean your cushions while still on your furniture with a soap solution and a soft bristle brush. This is how you can clean sun umbrellas and awnings too. Make sure to rinse the fabric thoroughly and to air dry it as Sunbrella fabric should never be subjected to the extreme heat of a tumble dryer. After any thorough cleaning (as opposed to hosing down) Sunbrella outdoor cushions should be treated with two applications of a water repellent spray such as 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to keep them water resistant.
All Types of Furniture Cushions
You can get every type of cushion with this fabric from Sunbrella chaise cushions to throw pillows to decorate your outdoor furniture. Consider Sunbrella for indoor furniture too. They are especially appropriate in a conservatory or sun room where fabrics may be subject to a lot of fading.
Where to Buy
You can buy Sunbrella cushions at garden centers, which sell patio furniture or look for them online. You will find a good selection of Sunbrella cushions for sale HERE, everything from bench cushions, steamer chair cushions to decorative outdoor pillows. Many of the cushions here have good discounts and often free shipping (which can mount up on items which are big and bulky like patio cushions, so watch out for that).
Green Patio Cushions
Green is a wonderful color which goes perfectly well with any garden furniture, whether white resin, teak or sophisticated black wicker. And you’ll find many cushions to choose from whether you are thinking of contemporary lime green patio cushions or dark hunter green or any shade in between from mint to sage.
Of course, each shade of green and cushion fabric design has a style and character of its own so when you are looking for your cushions, you will want to respect that. The palest shades look good on pretty wicker furniture, in particular, for an English country garden look while the darker shades of green look good with teak. The natural colors of sage look good with most furniture for an understated look whereas lime green will give contemporary garden furniture or a modern town garden a boost.
Take a look at this selection of green patio furniture cushions below which will give you an idea of the range that is available on the market.
If you still haven’t settled on green outdoor cushions however, keep your options open and continue exploring. The is a world of color out there! You’ll find a selection of every color under the sun HERE.
 Contemporary Green Patio Cushion For Chair (Click Image for details) |
I love the contemporary design on this green patio cushion made with Sunbrella fabric which is durable, fast-drying and fade resistant. The fabric is also treated to resist stains and mildew. These Sunbrella cushions measure 18.5″ wide by 15″ deep and are filled with poly foam two inches thick to provide ample cushioning and comfort on your patio chairs. This fabric will brighten up your patio and you can even add accessories in the yellow, white or red colors from the cushion to make a whole color scheme for your patio. For further details about these patio cushions and a world of other patterns Click Here |
 Chaise patio cushion in Kiwi Green (Click Image for details) |
This bright green chaise cushion will add comfort and color to your garden in equal measure. It measures 23″ W x 73 1/2″ L and has a zip for easy removal and cleaning of the cover. The edges of the cushion are reinforced with piping which gives a smart look as well as helping durability. The outdoor fabric feels soft to the touch but is tough enough for use on the patio. Thick 2″ foam inner and removable headrest to increase comfort as you lounge on your chaise. Also available in ocean blue and sunshine yellow and as a standard chair cushion. Click here for further details and discount.
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The beautiful delicate pattern on this green patio cushion will grace any garden and give your patio a touch of elegance. The fabric feels comfortable to the touch yet it is made of tough spun polyester to withstand the rigors of life outdoors and the cushions have a 1.9oz filling of polyester fiber for comfort. Available as a chaise cushion, bench or settee, iron chair (with back rest) or wicker chair cushion. Click here for details.
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 Sage Green Patio Cushion (Click Image for details) |
 Beautiful Blue Green Stripe Cushions (Click Image for Details) |
Give you patio a touch of class with this modern blue green stripe design by Lifestyle products. Each cushion is solidly constructed with a boxed design in water repellent, fade resistant, quick drying fabric. Click on the image to see details of the chaise cushion or HERE to see all Lifestyle products including matching chair cushions.
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Simple forest green patio cushions in Sunbrella fabric which is both soft and durable as well as resistant to stains, fading and mildew. No need to store indoors overnight. Available in many vibrant colors and patterns and in different shapes and sizes to fit all your patio furniture. Free shipping. For details about this cushion and other options CLICK HERE
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 Forest Green Patio Chair Cushion (CLick Image for details) |
A Selection of Black Patio Cushions
Black patio cushions are ideal for many gardens especially as there is such a variety from plain black cushions which would be very sophisticated and understated on your patio chairs and would be ideal in a town or suburban garden to floral designs which could easily grace the chairs in an English country garden. And of course, there is every kind of design in between.
With black (as with most other distinct colors) it is important to choose patio cushions which are made for outdoor life if you are going to leave the cushions on the chairs for any length of time because once black fades and becomes gray looking due to strong sunlight and wear and tear then it loses much of its appeal.
Here is a selection of black outdoor cushions which may be what you are looking for. We only have space here to pick out a few (the ones we like the best!) so if these are not right for your furniture then never mind. You can take a look at the much larger selection here at Amazon. On that page, there is a section on the left where you can filter by color and look at black patio furniture cushions to your heart’s content!
 Arden Doulton Black and White patio cushion |
Attractive black and white design patio cushion ideal for many types of garden furniture. This cushion is available as a wrought iron chair cushion, seat pad for a wicker chair, bench cushion or chaise cushion. Click here for other options. These cushions have a thick layer of 1.9 oz. polyester fiber filling and are covered in spun polyester fabric ideal for outdoor use. |
 Black Outdoor Cushions and matching Umbrella |
These black bench and patio cushions are sold individually so that you can get the right combination for your furniture, ideal if you have a number of different pieces to cover. Treat yourself to the matching umbrella for a smart and sophisticated garden look. Click here for more details.
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These thick black floral cushions will work well with wicker furniture in many different shades whether colored or natural and keep you sitting comfortably due to the thick filling. For full details of the set and latest discount price click here.
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 Black Floral Wicker Patio Cushion Set |
 Arden Beauville Stripe Patio Cushion |
This smart black and white striped patio cushion is also available as a chaise cushion. The cushions are hinged to sit properly on your chair and they are filled with thick filling. For more details click here.
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Smart coordinating patio cushions and umbrella each sold separately so you can pick and choose to suit your patio furniture or make a whole set. Items include a chair seat cushion, bench cushion, chaise cushion and parasol as well as outdoor throw pillows. Click here for more details.
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 Black, olive and gold stripe patio cushions |
The Perfect Patio Cushion
The perfect patio cushion to enhance your garden probably already exists somewhere. If you know what you are looking for in patio cushions no doubt you will be able to find it here on the web even if you don’t get quite the same choice in your local store.
But do you know what you are looking for? Here are some guidelines to finding the perfect patio furniture cushion.
1. A Cushion which Gives the Right Look to Your Patio
Patios come in all shapes and sizes and they are made of all types of materials. Ditto patio furniture and accessories. The best patios however have every element working together to create a particular style. They don’t have a classic style chair coupled with a funky or retro patio seat cushion. Better to have a classic chair with a cushion in a plain sober color or in a subtle stripe. The best patios don’t have a colonial sun shade in a natural color together with a tropical palm print patio chair cushion. The natural color umbrella goes much better with natural colored seat cushions.
Reversible Patio Cushions (Click Image for Details)
When choosing a patio furniture replacement cushion make sure you measure your furniture first. You will find patio cushions comes come in many standard sizes but you have to get the right standard size so that the cushion can be secured to the chair with ties and is not slipping all over the place. If your patio furniture is not in a standard size then you can look for custom cushions which are available from a number of sites. They are a little more expensive but worth it to get a good fit. If you are not sure how to measure see How to measure for replacement patio cushions
3. A Cushion which Feels Good
Patio cushion covers are generally made from waterproof fabric but the perfect outdoor patio cushion will not actually FEEL waterproof (or look it). You want it to feel like standard fabric so that it is comfortable to sit on. Certain manufacturers specialize in this kind of fabric. If you feel a PVC cushion and then a Sunbrella patio cushion, for example, you will know the difference. The perfect cushion is thick enough so that you don’t feel the hardness of the furniture through it and it is filled with foam that is comfortable yet firm and springy.
4. A Cushion which is Weatherproof
Aside from being waterproof which means that your cushion will manage to cope with the odd shower of rain, the fabric needs to be fade resistant too. If you buy a patio furniture replacement cushion in a fabric which cannot withstand the baking sun, no matter how good it looks now, it will be faded and gray looking after one good summer.
5. A Cushion which Lasts and Lasts
Patio cushion replacement is expensive especially if you have quite a few different items of furniture. So it is not something which you want to do too often if you are on a limited budget. Of course, the fabric is important in making sure that the cushions look good year after year and if you look after your cushions well (especially by taking them indoors over winter) you will help their longevity. However, above all else, it is the quality of the construction which well help your patio cushion to last and last. Make sure that the seams are strong and fasteners sturdy and that ties are well stitched within the seams.
Replacement Patio Cushion Covers
If the inner foam of your patio cushions seems to be in good condition you might be thinking about buying replacement patio cushion covers rather than a whole new set of outdoor cushions. A few people have asked me about this and it certainly makes sense in my mind (especially in these days when we are all so aware of global warming and the economic crisis) not to throw everything away and start again.
You do need to check the viability of such a purchase however and here are a few things to think about.
First of all check that your foam inner cushion is truly in good condition (and not ready to fall to pieces as soon as you get your replacement covers).
How do you tell?
Basically if the foam still feels soft to the touch, is comfortable to sit on and springs back after use then it is fine. But do check that the foam is not starting to degrade with bits chipping and flaking off as this is a sign that it will need replacing soon.
Navy Blue Chaise Lounge Cushion (Click Image for Details)
Maybe there is not enough demand for them because customers worry that if they buy covers their existing pads will not fit. (If the new covers do not fit the old pads precisely then your cushions will never look good.) Or perhaps most buyers leave it too long to replace their patio cushions and the foam inner part needs to replaced too in more cases than not.
If you can’t find ready made patio chair cushion covers by searching around, there is one route that you might take and that is to have custom cushion covers made either via a web site or get a local seamstress to make some cushions for you. In this way you can choose whatever outdoor fabric you like and have cushions made to your own specification.
If you do this, be careful that you don’t end up spending more on your replacement patio seat cushion covers than you would have done on whole cushions complete with foam inner pad.
If you are handy with a needle then you can make your own replacement covers, of course, but be aware that outdoor fabric is not easy to sew and that you need to ensure that you match the precise shape and size of your cushions, fortifying all seams well enough that the cushions hold together with constant use. A project to make patio cushion covers is really not for a beginner.
Outdoor Patio Cushions In Every Color
With a patio being the focal point of most gardens and the place where you will probably spend most time relaxing outside, it makes sense to take care when choosing the most visible element there : the outdoor patio cushions which will add comfort and color to your garden furniture.
The color choice for your patio cushions is one of the most important criteria in your selection and the one thing which you will have most choice in. Outdoor cushions may be piped or not, with buttons or not but for the most part they don’t vary much in basic design. However, the color and pattern of the fabric does vary and, in fact, you might find so much variation that you might feel a bit lost.
Natural Patio Cushions
Having said that color is most important in your choice of an outdoor patio cushion does not mean that it has to be loud or over the top. If you would like a classic or colonial type garden with lots of natural wood furniture and leafy green plants then your patio will suit subtle coloring in cushions too. But there are plenty of cream, natural green, beige and rust colors available to provide the look you need.
Bright Patio Cushions
If you are planning a tropical or poolside patio then seek out bright outdoor patio chair cushions. Nothing suits the bright turquoise blue of a swimming pool more than a tropical print. Look for beautiful designs in lime green, fuchsia pink and bright blue. If palm tree and parrot designs are not your thing, you will get many bright striped and plaid cushions or even bright plain shades which will probably suit your taste better.
Pastel Patio Cushions
If you have a patio furniture set in white painted wicker or wrought iron reminsent of Victorian gardens where the butler served tea on the lawn, then you will find pale pastel colored cushions will be an excellent match for your garden style. You will find outdoor patio furniture cushions in plain ice cream shades as well as subtle patterns in pale colors.
Black and White Patio Cushions (Click Image for Details)
If none of these styles apply, don’t worry, you can still have a wonderful patio. Most garden furniture is traditional in style and therefore will suit cushions in classic fabrics : think spotty, striped, plaid or paisley designs to name just four examples. The main thing when buying outdoor patio replacement cushions for classic furniture is to think how you can pull the look together using the fabric to give your patio a unique edge. Will you be able to pick out colors in the fabric and use them for other accessories such as a throw or scatter cushions? And is the color classic enough that you will be able to find it in other items? With a color like black, red or navy blue this will be easy but it may not be the case with a particular shade of mustard yellow or sage green. Definitely something to consider when picking out colors for your outdoor patio cushions.
The Best Patio Chair Cushions
What makes a great patio chair cushion? Is it the color and design? Is it the way the cushion is made? Or is it the choice of fabric? Actually it is a combination of all three which makes one set of patio chair cushions stand head and shoulders above the rest of the pack.
Color And Design
The color and design of the cushions is the first thing we see as a rule when we come across an arrangement of garden furniture unless the furniture itself is exceptionally good (or exceptionally bad!) So when you are looking for outdoor patio chair cushions always take your time to choose a color and design that will portray the look you want for your patio. Too many of us choose a color that “will do” and not one which has an obvious look to it. For example, you could decide to give your patio a bold look with lime green patio cushions, a nautical look with navy blue stripes or a retro look with orange and pink swirls. Why make do with a dull pattern when you can make a statement by just being a bit different in the choice of design or color. Down with boring patio chair replacement cushions!
Bold Striped Patio Cushions (Click Image for Details)
If you have cushions which fall apart with a little heavy use then your patio is not going to look good for long no matter what choice you have made with the design. The thing is patio chair seat cushions in particular take a lot of punishment in use. The inner foam material needs to be soft enough that it feels comfortable, yet firm enough that it springs back into shape when you get out of your chair. The seams need to be so well constructed that the foam stays firmly encased in the cushion cover and they do not burst. This usually means that they need to be reinforced in some way with extra stitching and/or piping around the edges. Zip fasteners used should be strong rather than flimsy.
Fabric
The fabric for patio furniture chair cushions needs to be equally strong and robust, able to withstand wear and tear as well as sitting in the hot sun and getting damp at times when caught in a shower. For this reasons special outdoor fabric should always be used in cushions for patio chairs. You simply cannot use normal fabric and expect your patio cushions to last any length of time. Outdoor fabric such as Sunbrella often used for outdoor cushions is fade resistant as well as waterproof and the best patio chair cushions are specially coated so that the fabric feels soft to the skin as well as being waterproof.
Patio Furniture Cushions : A Great Selection
If you’re looking for patio furniture cushions you’ll find them in all shapes and sizes to suit a wide variety of outdoor furniture. You may only have difficulty in choosing from the wide selection of outdoor fabric designs to create your ideal garden retreat. Every color and design can be the basis for a beautiful patio especially if you coordinate your cushions with other items such as a table cloth, throw or brightly painted pots of flowers.
In the picture below you’ll see a wonderful array of 18″ patio furniture seat cushions for sale and from this one picture alone you’ll understand just how much choice you have. Just imagine each set of patio cushions gracing your furniture and you’ll see that you can get very different effects depending on the design you select.
A variety of 18" Patio Furniture Cushions (Click Image for Details)
Wicker Patio Furniture Cushions
If you need replacement cushions for outdoor wicker furniture then you will generally find that your furniture will look good with any of the designs however traditional wicker in natural shades is particularly suited to certain types of garden. If you have natural honey colored wicker the natural shades in patio furniture chair cushions will give you a colonial classic look whereas the brighter shades a more tropical look to your patio or poolside. If you have painted wicker furniture, on the other hand, you will do better to choose cushions which coordinate with the color of the chairs. For example navy blue painted wicker chairs and a navy striped cushion would give a very smart look.
Modern Outdoor Patio Furniture Cushions
If you have contemporary garden furniture, perhaps in wicker, aluminum or high grade PVC then be bold in your cushion choice. A modern chair design requires a striking pattern or color in a patio furniture cushion to avoid descending into the ordinary. Bold stripes would look particularly good in this instance.
Coordinating Different Types of Outdoor Seating
If you have an outdoor bench, folding lounge chair or chaise lounge don’t worry. You should not have any trouble finding cushions for patio furniture of any type. If you are lucky you might find cushions from the same manufacturer or outlet for all your furniture. On the other hand you may find that you struggle a little getting matching items if you are trying to coordinate your whole garden. In that case look for custom patio furniture replacement cushions so that you can coordinate your look.
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