Summer 2022: outdoor cushions, a great solution to twist your outdoor furniture

When it comes to give a fresh new look to your outdoor furniture, one of the fastest ways is to play with outdoor cushions. Indeed, together with the structure, outdoor cushions are the most visible part of outdoor furniture: by changing them, you have the possibility to create a new environment for your outdoor area. Another solution may be to add decorative throw pillows to your usual outdoor cushions to give your outdoor area a new style!

To do this, you may wish to play with brightness, colors, textures and patterns, on quantities or sizes:

• You can accentuate the main tone of your outdoor space by adding outdoor pillows in the same color scheme;
• Should you wish to add colors to your outdoor cushions, choose shades side by side on the color wheel to create visual effets without being too overwhelming;
• Play with textures, patterns and sizes, on a repetition-variation theme, with combinations of matte and shiny, smooth and embossed, kilim, floral or ethnic prints; duffel, rectangular or round outdoor pillows, etc.

Should you prefer classic styles or modern versions, keep in mind that upgrading your outdoor area by adding or changing its cushions should always convey a sense of comfort and relaxation.

Thanks to our collaboration with international brands, to our presence in international Home, Decoration and Furniture fairs, we are always confronting design and trends to our customers’ feedbacks in order to advise on the smartest solutions. This month, we are happy to share the following tips for revamping your outdoor area with cushions:

• We love adding small, brightly colored outdoor cushions: it sets a cheerful tone for outdoor furniture, should it be in the sun, by the sea or a pool – or in more overcast latitudes;
• On the other hand, pastel colors are making a comeback: this palette is perfect to enhance outdoor spaces with elegance and softness.

So choose your side or get a set of outdoor cushions in each style (bright/pastel colors) to change with the season!

• In terms of patterns and materials, smooth fabrics have given way to textured fabrics, with woven, embossed, linen-like effects that play with light and bring sophistication to outdoor spaces design.

In order to invest in easy-to-care and sustainable outdoor cushions, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

• The outdoor cushions should be made with performance fabrics that are stain-, fade-, water-, and mildew-resistant…; not to forget abrasion and pilling resistance;
• Cushions should be made of a material that dries quickly, making them perfect year-round; a zipper may be useful too, should you wish to clean the cover only or to replace the interior filling of the cushion!

We highly recommend acrylic and olefin as they are highly sustainable and come in beautiful colors and patterns.