Patio Cushions

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)

Black and White Patio Cushions (Click Image for Details)

Classic Patterned Patio Cushions

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.

Wicker Patio Furniture Cushions

Wicker is a great material for making patio furniture. It is completely natural and the weave gives it an interesting texture but it is not the most comfortable of furniture to sit on especially if you are wearing light summer clothes. So patio cushions are essential for your wicker furniture.

Just because your furniture is wicker does not mean you are limited in your choice of cushions however – in fact you will be spoiled for choice. Wicker lends itself to any number of outdoor cushion materials and colors.

Using wicker furniture you could create an entirely natural theme. With this color scheme pale or dark green, or cream patio cushions would look good. Surround your patio with lots of natural planting with variegated leaves for this look and just the occasional brightly colored accent plant.

Another theme you could use to good effect with your wicker garden furniture and cushions is a tropical theme as wicker is often used in the tropics. For this theme choose a jungle print fabric for your outdoor furniture cushions and surround your patio with exotic plants and bright flowers of all colors. If your climate is too harsh to leave tropical plants outside all year round plant these in large pots and bring them in over winter.

Make wicker outdoor furniture more comfortable with patio cushions

Make wicker outdoor furniture more comfortable with patio cushions

Wicker furniture is also great by a pool side and bright colors also look good in this situation. Patio cushions here are likely to get wet from splashes and wet swimming costumes so be sure to use an outdoor cushion fabric which is waterproof or water-resistant.

For a completely different look choose colored wicker furniture and patio cushions to tone with the color of the furniture. This will give your patio a unique look. I have seen some great black wicker patio furniture teamed with a black and white patterned fabric – this would create a stunning patio of the kind you do not see every day.

When buying wicker patio cushions be sure to buy thick enough cushions for complete comfort – look for something at least 2 inches thick – the thicker they are the more luxurious they will feel and look.

Also if you are buying chair pads for your wicker outdoor furniture, purchase some matching cushions for the backs of the chairs for additional comfort. These can be normal or patio cushions but with normal cushons be sure to bring them indoors when not in use as they will be damaged if it rains.