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)

Bold Striped Patio Cushions (Click Image for Details)

Workmanship

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 Cushions Make Your Garden Special

Welcome to Patio Cushions For You! I have put together this blog to offer information about the range of outdoor chair cushions available to buy – once you start shopping you will be amazed at the variety and it can be a confusing choice.

Patio furniture is so much less comfortable and attractive without cushions however I am constantly puzzled by seeing the most beautiful and expensive patio furniture topped with what look like the cheapest patio cushions around.

And the other hand you would be amazed at how the right cushions can enhance a patio set bought with a modest budget.

Patio furniture cushions can make or break the look of your patio – there’s no doubt about it. You don’t have to spend the earth but you should budget for decent quality if you want to enhance the look of your patio furniture and enjoy both looking at your garden from your home AND sinking into a comfortable outdoor chair whenever you have a moment to relax.

Ouch No Patio Cushions!

Ouch No Patio Cushions!

You may find that you have selected and bought a beautiful patio set which had cushions included and they are not particularly to your taste or your patio chair cushions may have become dirty over time. In that case you can purchase replacement patio cushions or patio cushion covers for all types of outdoor furniture so you are not stuck with the ones your furniture was delivered with. New patio cushions are a great way to revamp tired furniture that you don’t want to replace. You can even buy custom patio cushions in all shapes, sizes and designs if your patio furniture is not a standard size.

Whatever your reason for buying, look for thick and soft patio furniture cushions in a quality material that shout comfort and luxury in a design which suits your garden scheme. Think how a bright modern print would jar with a traditional garden while a tropical poolside area would be enhanced by it.

You may even find you want to give your patio a different look for different occasions and at different times of the year. You can do this by ringing the changes with the furniture cushions. Think outdoor patio cushions in beautiful pastel colors for a spring baby shower get together, a jungle print patio chair cushion for a summer barbecue or rustic fall shades for a Halloween party complete with outdoor lights in the shape of ghouls and ghosts. If that is beyond your budget select a neutral shade for your patio furniture cushion so that you can dress up your outdoor space in other ways without your design clashing with your theme. It also means you can add other decorative items such as a bird table, garden wind spinner or even just pretty pots of flowers without worrying about colors clashing.

Whether you are looking for a set of cushions for new outdoor furniture or for replacement patio furniture cushions, look for more information on making the right choice, on materials and on measuring up for outdoor cushions in other articles on this blog. We are here to help so that your patio cushions play a role in enhancing the beauty of your garden with style and color rather than detracting from it.