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13 stylish outdoor cushions for evenings chilling in the garden 🌿
Make your garden furniture ten times comfier with these stylish and comfortable outdoor cushions.
As much as we love our garden furniture, specifically rattan garden furniture, it’s typically not the most comfortable to sit on, due to the fact it has to be sturdy. But, if you're like us, we love sprucing up a space with colourful, soft pillows so we've rounded up our favourite cushions, perfect for outdoor use! And good timing too with this incoming heatwave..
A cushion or two will add style to your setup and give you that coveted outdoor living feel. For a cohesive look, choose colours that echo the palette you have inside, creating a sense of the garden or balcony as a natural extension of the house.
Can I use my indoor cushions outside?
Unlike indoor soft furnishings, outdoor versions are mostly showerproof. So whilst it is best to bring them in when you’re finished using them, it’s not really the end of the world if you forget. Your indoor cushions, however, are much more likely to get damaged outside, so it is best to opt for waterproof options where possible.
Best outdoor cushions to buy now:
Looking for a outdoor cushion more on the simple design? This striped option with it's dark and light pink stripes will tick the boxes of stylish, functional and durable for outdoor use. You could also bring it indoors during the winter months to use on your couch so it's a year-round product, too.
Burnt orange and white look stylish in any space and this palm tree print is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. It's coated with a water-repellent coating so you won't have to worry if you accidentally leave it outside.
We LOVE this Grecian-inspired outdoor cushion with its beautiful blue and white designs. There's a matching rug too if you want to co-ordinate your whole outdoor setting.
These cotton tied seat pads are classic John Lewis ANYDAY: simple yet effective — and really affordable. Available in a range of colours from bright orange and yellow to soft pink and duck egg, there’s something to suit whatever look you’re going for, and enough options to mix and match.
Anthropologie Beach Vibes Embroidered Indoor/Outdoor Cushions
Transport yourself to a sunny plage Française with this adorable embroidered indoor/outdoor pillow. It's embroidered with 'sur la plage' (on the beach) on the front and a fun lilac and green stripe design. Perfect for a pop of colour.
Add a splash of the Amalfi coast to your outdoor furniture with these trendy city inspired pillows. They're water resistant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use too. Our favourite is the Amalfi one.
This is giving serious Amalfi coast vibes and we love it. Trendy colours and water-resistant and UV-resistant, what more could you need!
We can always rely on H&M for basics done well. These simple seat pads are available in a range of stylish and popular colours and come in a set of two, so this is an impressively affordable option. The only thing to note is that these don’t have ties, so they can move around a little whilst you’re seated.
The sun dappled light on this pillow is making us want to head straight to a beach bar in the south of France. But, if you can't take yourself there, this whimsical outdoor pillow is the next best thing. We love the embroidered look and you can flip it on the reverse side for a plain colour to mix it up.
This nifty cushion doubles as a footrest, soft sitting cushion or a decorative piece to sit alongside your outdoor set. We love the trendy green and cream stripes to complement any space, whether that's indoor or outdoors.
Pink and orange is a colour combination we can’t get enough of, so this is a stylish pick if you’re looking for something bold. Vibrant tones and a striking geometric diamond pattern work together to elevate an otherwise simple space; a great pick for simple wood or rattan furniture.
A velvet border gives these otherwise simple cushions some sophisticated interest — and makes them super comfy. Linen is a reliable pick for quality and comfort, but you’ll want to be a little more careful with these in terms of spills and weatherproofing than others with coated fabrics.
Ideal for large seats and benches for two, these thick cushions make hard garden furniture much more comfortable. A simple grey striped design gives these square seat pads a timeless look, and you can move them around as needed.
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