Editors Note: Updated September, 2018
Don’t wear out your bum this summer! Sitting down on flat cushions is like jumping in a pair of tennis sneakers with a worn out sole. It can be downright painful and the discomfort is enough to ruin your experience! To make sure that your guests are enjoying their visit during your summer activities, now is the perfect time to replace your patio cushions with high quality outdoor cushions.
Frankly, I’ve sat on some cushions that have seen their better days to say the least. Replacing cushions can be a bright idea that allows you to highlight, accent, and even contrast the color scheme of your home’s exterior. Patio Productions is one of the only online retailers that offers hundreds of custom fabric options so you can find the perfect fit for you patio.
Comfort
The main function of your cushion is to provide padding between you and the bottom of your chair. For sectional sets, typically, you’ll have an additional seat back to rest on. Any piece of outdoor furniture will be more comfortable with a new set of cushions. Once you lay out on your chaise lounge, you’ll realize the difference instantly! You certainly don’t need cushions for every piece of patio furniture you have. Some certain materials and sets aren’t used with cushions. Dining sets and bar sets don’t need to have outdoor cushions on them to look nice. On the flip side, it’s a must to have cushions on sofas, sectionals, chaise lounges, and day beds. Those are all patio furniture pieces that are dedicated to hanging out and lounging. Without cushions, there would be a serious lack of comfort. Patio cushions allow you to remain seated for extended periods, enjoying pouring sun rays and feeling the heat radiating across your body. Imagine that!
Aesthetics
Maybe you’ve been doing some renovating around the house. To keep up to date with your evolving style and personality (mid-life crisis), you can order custom Sunbrella cushions that will complement your home’s exterior finish. You should aim to connect the interior of your home with the exterior. This will help blend your home together instead of segmenting and mismatching into disconnected spaces that don’t really go together. Outdoor cushions have a reputation for fading and losing their color after an extended time outdoors. This will definitely happen if you buy cheap fabric. Sunbrella makes amazing cushions that are top-of-the-line and extremely water and UV-resistant. Of course, they’ll not last forever if they’re left outside year-round. We like to recommend taking them inside after the main outdoor lounging season is over and putting them in storage. This way, they’ll get a little break from the elements!
Sanitation
The canvas of your cushion can accumulate mold or mildew. To avoid this, remember to store your cushions during the rainy season or invest in a matching cushion storage box. A fresh set of cushions means a whole new lease on life! Even if you’re an expert on taking care of outdoor cushions, they will inevitably get dirty. If you purchased Sunbrella cushions (as per our recommendation), then we’ve got a quick cleaning checklist that will leave your cushions looking good as new.
Cleaning
- Brush off loose dirt.
- Spray on a cleaning solution of water and mild soap.
- Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
- Allow the cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
- Air dry.
Sunbrella Replacement Cushions & Tenara Sewing Threads
Sunbrella holds the gold standard when it comes to outdoor canvas’. Their name is synonymous with high-quality outdoor cushions. Sunbrella uses a special Tenara Sewing Thread that offers a long-lasting hold along the seams of your cushions and throw pillows.
Cheryl is an award-winning landscape design consultant in San Diego, CA. She has over a decade of experience in the design world, working on both interior and exterior projects. She received her certification in design in 2010 and has contributed to the design of 7 separate furniture collections. Cheryl began lending her expertise to Patio Productions’ blog in 2012. When she’s not living in the furniture and design world, she’s busy playing with her dogs at home, or curling up with a cup of black coffee and a beautiful book on modern design. Her favorite patio furniture are her Acapulco Chairs in lightning blue.
