Colorful Patio Cushions

I have been looking at a lot of patio cushions recently and I am amazed at the colors and styles that are available! There is very little that can't be found if you are searching to match a specific decor or design theme. The only real issue that I have run into is finding the right size and shape of patio cushion that I am looking for with the exact pattern desired. When I run into this situation I weight the options of changing my color palette to match what is available or going the custom made patio cushion route. I have done both and each makes sense in the right situations. To get an idea of what is available if you go the custom route, check out the Sunbrella web site and browse through their fabric pages. You might be as amazed as I am at the variety available!

Patio Cushion Materials

Patio Cushion Materials need to meet some pretty basic requirements. They need to be durable, water proof, fade resistant and they need to be comfortable to sit on. Patio Cushion Materials even come warranted for some of the highest quality fabrics. Sunbrella is one of the manufactures that offer a warranty on their materials.

Once you find a top quality material it is time to choose the color and patterns that fit you design style. One good option to consider is to get a couple of single throw pillows to use as accent pieces to the rest of your patio cushions.

You can even get outdoor fabrics by the yard so you can customize a piece of furniture to match the rest of your decor. We did this with our outdoor hammock at it really looked fantastic with the rest of our patio cushions!

Patio Cushion Maintenance

Maintenance of your patio cushions becomes with buying the right ones! If you buy patio cushions that are made from high quality patio cushion fabric your job of maintaining them will be MUCH easier.

One of the key things to do is to make sure your patio cushions are kept clean and dry. If they get dirty you should be able to just hose them clean (or add a little elbow grease for the tough spots). Keeping them dry helps keep mold and mildew from growing on them which can stain them and cause foul odors.

Either purchase patio furniture covers or put your patio cushions into dry storage for the wet winter months.

Buying Patio Cushions

Patio cushions can be bought locally or online and at any time of the year.

Your local hardware store or everyday department store are good places to buy patio cushions when they are in season (early spring through the summer). If you want to buy patio cushions at other times of the year your best bet is to find them online. If you buy them in the off season you may be able to get them for a better price.

You can also find used outdoor furniture and cushions but I would stay away from them unless you are getting them from somebody you know and can trust that they were taken care of well.

Patio Cushions - Accessories

There are some accessories that you can get to match your patio cushions. The most dramatic is the patio umbrella. You can have patio umbrellas made with the same fabric as your patio cushions or with a fabric choice that compliments you patio cushion fabric.

Table clothes, place mats and napkins are good places to add color and style to your outdoor dining area.

They can even make dog beds made out of patio cushion fabric to match your patio cushions (or again compliment it with a different color or pattern).

If you move beyond fabrics you can even compliment you patio cushion fabrics with lighting and other patio decor.

Patio Cushions Overview

Outdoor Patio Cushions are an excellent way to add a sense of style to your outdoor decor. By choosing the right colors and patterns you can tie together all of your outdoor patio design ideas.

Patio Cushions come in a large number of pre-configured sizes and shapes to match most outdoor furniture. IF you have a fairly common size, thee is a replacement patio cushion waiting for you.

If you can't find a size/shape that you need pre-made, then you can always have some custom patio cushions made to order.