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)

Reversible Patio Cushions (Click Image for Details)

2. A Cushion which Fits Your Patio Furniture Exactly

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.

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)

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.