Outdoor pillows and cushions provide more than just added comfort to your outdoor seating. They can be the difference in having a boring setting and having one that looks and feels more inviting. Sometimes changing or adding these is the equivalent of getting a whole new set of outdoor furniture!
You may decide to choose a plain color fabric for your cushions … either because you have no choice since the style you like only comes in solid colors, or maybe on purpose so that you can be more flexible in your decorating. That is where outdoor throw pillows can really make the “look.”
Many manufacturers will offer outdoor pillows that are actually quite “loud” in their design knowing that just a little can go a long way when decorating with colors and big designs. Maybe a pillow with a big flower will catch your fancy Or maybe a medium-sized design that repeats several times is the one you would choose.
Coordinating Your Outdoor Pillows and Cushions
The best part about using pillows to decorate your outdoor furniture is that you can change the overall look easily and inexpensively. In fact, cheap outdoor cushions can be found at discount stores as well as online. And home improvement stores will also have a good selection of discount outdoor cushions that may cost slightly more.
Choosing outdoor pillows that you can mix and match with each other and with the cushion seats makes things even more interesting. If you choose a solid color for your outdoor furniture cushions then you can choose pillows that are solid, striped, spotted, flowered, paisley prints, etc.
And you can choose to focus on one coordinating color now and then in another year or two just replace those outdoor throw pillows with a different coordinating color or pattern. The options are limitless … just let your design juices flow!
Pillows generally will not last as long as the cushions and certainly not as long as quality outdoor furniture. But they are also the cheapest and easiest to replace. You could even have several different color or pattern themes on hand and with proper outdoor cushion storage you can change with the seasons, the event or even just your mood!
Using Outdoor Pillows As Accessories
Outdoor pillows and cushions can be compared to your wardrobe. The cushion is the basic look and the pillows are the accessories that you change with the season or the occasion. They are the equivalent of shoes or hats or scarves or even jewelry.
Outdoor throw pillows are also a fun way to let your kids have their “own” pillow. Let them choose something they particularly like and then have it be their responsibility to keep it clean and looking nice so that it adds to the overall look and feel of the backyard setting.
When making your decor decisions you can be as relaxed and comfortable in your theme or as coordinated and structured as you want. But either way, just know that you can easily change your outdoor pillows and cushions whenever you want or need to.
