Outdoor cushions up the comfort levels in your indoor outdoor living space straight away. Will you use the space more if it feels more lived-in and welcoming? It’s likely for a lot of us.
We’re making more use of outdoor living space. And we were doing it before 2020 meant most people found themselves spending more time around the house than ever before.
Indoor outdoor living is not just about popping out into the garden for a few minutes – it’s about setting the scene so you’ll actually want to use it. You can settle in, get comfy and entertain. And it’s just as possible on a bijou balcony or basement terrace as it is on the decking of a sprawling garden.
You just have to add the right home comforts – outdoor rugs, the right seating and extras like outdoor cushions will help make it a real outdoor room.
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How to Buy the Best Outdoor Scatter Cushions
Outdoor scatter cushions for your patio or decking furniture are the ideal solution. They’re usually made in weather-resistant materials, with enviable prints.
You can bring regular sofa cushions outside, but it’s reasonable to want a designated outdoor throw pillow set.
That way, you don’t have to scavenge your home before you head outside. And you can avoid bring the things that are fine outside – like damp, dirt and barbecue smoke – back into your lounge at the end of the night.
Find a Geometric Cushion for Outdoors
Geometric outdoor cushions are a quick way to make outdoor spaces picture-perfect. Chunky designs help these home accessories to stand their ground in the garden, so they’re an ideal starting point.
It’s easy for indoor style prints to get lost in a larger space, though they can look great with a bit of clever styling. But with a bold geo print cushion in monochrome colours, you can make an impact right away – and worry about the rest later.
The Gardenista Arabesque outdoor throw pillow is a purpose-made garden accessory.
It’s made with hypoallergenic hollowfibre filling and PU coated heavyweight polyester. Just unzip the cover and the cover goes straight in the washing machine – so you can keep your great patio ideas looking perfect for longer.
Understated Single Colour Outdoor Cushions
Are single colour outdoor cushions the perfect building blocks to raise up your patterned scatter cushions? Do you love the simplicity of white and cream against simple rattan furniture – or will you add a pop of colour?
The great news is, today’s garden cushions aren’t limited to the old classic outdoor furniture shades. Even traditional shades of green are looking a little bit sharper.
Gardenista outdoor garden cushions in single colours can be as subtle or bold as you like. Made of PU coated heavyweight polyester and hypoallergenic filling, they’re a practical choice that comes in packs of two outdoor-ready cushions.
Statement Colours for Sunny Days
Shades like lime and pink will shine brightly in the summer sun. And what’s better is, you can use them as part of a confident scheme or to punctuate a simpler look.
Here’s the pink outdoor cushion from Gardenista’s water resistant range.
Pair up two sets of different outdoor cushion cover colours to balance a colour and a neutral, or two contrasting statement shades.
Beautiful Botanical Print Cushions
Botanical outdoor cushions are an ideal match for the setting (leaf prints look great indoors too, of course). The beautiful thing about a great leaf print is that if your garden is overflowing with flowers then it’s an added bonus…
If your indoor outdoor living room is a balcony or even a larger deck that’s short on greenery? Then it’s a quick way to bring botanical inspiration to life instantly – no trowel required.
Celina Digby waterproof throw pillows come in a sophisticated leaf print that layers up lighter and darker shades.
With that extra bit of detail, this design is indoorsy enough if your outdoor seating area is close to your indoor space – a balcony or basement patio, for example. But it could also work beautifully against simple off-white outdoor sofas in a large garden.
These botanical beauties are made from eco-friendly water-resistant fabric that’s machine washable too.
The Best Cushions for Changeable Indoor Outdoor Spaces
Does your conservatory spill right out onto your terrace? It can be tricky to furnish a room that truly crosses the boundaries.
Fortunately, since outdoor scatter cushions have come a long way, you can find some gorgeous example that look perfectly at home indoors. Now, we’ve already seen some versatile throw pillows but the level of detail on some designs really goes the extra mile.
Izabela Peters Bird on Elderflower from the Lakeland Collection is a British-designed and made outdoor cushion cover that’s indoor-ready.
The fabric is breathable and designed to feel soft. But it’s also wipe clean and machine washable for those outdoor conditions.
And with an ornate print that’s perfect for fans of vintage Liberty prints or V&A textiles, it’s one that works for both sides of your sunroom doors.
Update the Classic Garden Floral Print
If you love the look of a classic floral print, look out for fresh takes with new palettes. Updated colour schemes and subtle shifts in the design bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary home and garden style.
Midsummer Night cushion from Celina Digby is an updated take on classic floral prints, set against a deep blue backdrop. It’s a sweet floral cushion for garden lovers that will look right at home in summer thanks to those blooms.
Then if you want, bring them into your conservatory or window seat where the rich palette carries through to look just as natural in the darker months of the year.
Make a Honeycomb Haven
The bee and honeycomb homeware trend doesn’t have to end when you step outdoors. After all, where could be more perfect that the garden?
Look out for geometric honeycomb cushions and stunning graphic prints.
This bold Izabela Peters outdoor cushion would make the perfect statement addition to a set of simpler cushions.
Again, it’s made of breathable fabric that’s ready for outdoor use. Style-wise, it’s easy to fit into your outdoor living space – the print is available with a range of coloured backdrops from duck egg to graphite.