Cushions by furniture
Rattan, benches, egg chairs, pallets, loungers, swings, boats, caravans and balconies.
Cushions for rattan garden furniture: sizes, colours and what to replace first
Rattan sets outlast their cushions by years. Which cushion sizes fit rattan sofas and corner sets, which colours work with grey, brown and black rattan, and how to replace the originals.
Garden bench cushions: measuring, thickness, ties and the fabric that survives a bench
A garden bench is the most exposed seat in the garden. How to measure for a bench cushion, how thick it should be, ties and non-slip bases, and which fabric and filling cope with being left out.
Egg chair cushions: replacing the pad, adding scatters and keeping them dry
Hanging egg chairs come with a one-piece pad that fades and goes flat. Replacement options, which scatter cushions suit an egg chair, how to measure, and keeping a hanging chair dry.
Pallet furniture cushions: the sizes that fit a Euro pallet, fillings and fabric
Pallet sofas need cushions that fit 120×80 cm exactly and survive sitting on rough wood outdoors. The sizes, thickness, fillings and fabric that work, and what to do about splinters.
Sun lounger cushions: sizes, hinged pads, ties and the fabric for a lounger left by the pool
Sun lounger cushions take the most sun of any outdoor cushion and get wet from swimmers and sun cream. Standard sizes, hinged versus one-piece pads, ties, and why fade-proof fabric matters most here.
Garden swing seat cushions: replacing a 2- or 3-seater swing pad
Swing seats come with a one-piece seat-and-back pad that fades and sags. How to measure a 2- or 3-seater swing, one-piece versus separate pads, ties, and the fabric that survives a swing in full sun.
Caravan, campervan and boat cushions: fabric and filling for small damp spaces
Cushions in a caravan, campervan or boat live with condensation, salt and spilled coffee. Which fabric and filling work, how to template odd shapes, and when Sunbrella is the right choice versus marine vinyl.
Balcony and bistro cushions: small-space outdoor cushions that live outside all year
No shed, no storage box, a bistro set and a wall. Which cushions suit a balcony, how to pick sizes for small chairs, colours for a tiny space, and why balcony cushions must be able to stay outside.