Outdoor chair cushions are the answer to many patio furniture owners’ prayers … whether they need more comfortable seating or are just looking for a little facelift for their backyard relaxing. And for anyone fortunate enough to have a front porch, simple cushions can make your house stand out from all the others in the neighborhood.
Choosing an outdoor chair cushion that is perfect for extended sitting is what most people are interested in. While price is obviously important to many people, comfort is probably the #1 deciding factor for any shopper when making the final decision.
Choosing The Right Outdoor Chair Cushions
Outdoor cushions for chairs come in different sizes so finding one to fit your existing furniture will be simple enough. First you will need to take the measurements of your chairs so that you can then narrow down your available options. Most online stores will have guidelines for you to use as will your local neighborhood home improvement store. Once you have the measurements you are ready to shop!
Most chairs will require either standard square, slightly rectangular or round outdoor cushions of a specific size with the square and rectangle ones needing to be measured along the outer edges of the chair and the round ones measuring the diameter across the middle of the chair seat.
Outdoor chair cushions come in different thicknesses from as low as 1.5 inches to as thick as 3 or even 4 inches in some styles. And they can be either just a simple flat pad or they may be tufted or puffed to give a more cushiony look and feel to your decor.
Although sometimes sold in sets of two, outdoor cushions for chairs are usually sold individually. Outdoor bench cushions are always sold individually as are those for gliders or swings. Outdoor wicker cushions can be for more specifically designed furniture so are not always interchangeable with most other cushion styles.
Outdoor chair pads and cushions will usually attach to the furniture with simple chair ties. This keeps them securely in place while still allowing for easy removal for general cleaning or storage. This also helps keep the cushions in place during bad weather conditions where the wind could easily lift an unattached cushion and send it into your neighbor’s yard …. or even further down the street!
Using Outdoor Chair Cushions To Add That Little Burst of Color Contrast
Most cushions will be available in a variety of colors and many also have printed designs on them. Of course if you can’t find something that really strikes a chord with you, you might be able to achieve the perfect look with the addition of a couple of outdoor throw pillows.
The best part about outdoor chair cushions is that they can easily and inexpensively be replaced when they wear out or maybe fade too much … or if they get damaged or too dirty to successfully clean … or if you just want a new “look” for your patio or porch area.
Start with quality outdoor furniture that will last for many years and then change your cushions whenever you feel the need to. Just be sure to read the manufacturer’s recommendations or requirements before purchasing any outdoor chair cushions separately from the furniture itself.
