- Adding wicker cushions to your outdoor furniture set allows you to add style to your outdoor spaces.
With the vast color, material and pricing options available, finding the best cushions can take some time.
You can buy wicker cushions at most furniture and home stores, and if you know what you are looking for, there are also several online retailers who sell a variety of cushion options. - To finding the best cushions is to measure your wicker pieces and make a list of exactly what you want.
Some pieces may only require seat cushions while others may need cushions for both the seat and the back.
Take down the dimensions and the number of cushions you need.
Getting the wrong size cushions not only makes the outdoor furniture look cheap, it can also create a great deal of discomfort for the person trying to relax in it.
So before falling in love with a certain color or pattern, make sure the wicker cushions you are looking at are the right width, length and height to fit your furniture perfectly. - Now, take a look at your budget.
If you only need a few cushions, you may be able to spend a little more money for each one than if you are trying to cover a large sectional sofa with seat and back cushions.
Take your total budget and divide it by the number of cushions you need to determine how much you can afford per cushion.
Most stores keep styles of wicker cushions in price categories, so this will allow you to focus on the cushion offerings within your price range. - Price isn't the only thing that matters; there are many affordable cushion brands that offer the same style and comfort as premium priced options.
Remember, the cushions should not only be nice to look at, they should also be durable and comfortable to sit on.
Getting value for your money is the key to finding cushions that are going to make you happy and last as long as possible. - Design also matters when choosing cushions for your outdoor wicker furniture.
If your furniture is made of dark wicker, colorful or light colors will look better than cushions that are similar in color.
Patterns can accentuate the furniture and add a great deal of style to your outdoor space, although styles change, and patterned cushions may look dated after just a few years.
One option is to choose a solid color for your seat cushions and accent cushions and pillows that are patterned.
It's easier to replace a few accent cushions than to have to replace the entire cushion set.
If you want your cushions to last as long as possible, choose cushions that are covered in materials that are easy to clean and offer UV protection to keep the cushions from fading.
Many cushion covers are zippered and can be removed from the cushions and thrown into the washing machine, making them easy to care for.
Check the label though, because you may have to hang the cushion covers to dry, versus using your dryer.
No matter how much you love the colors, designs and materials in the store, you won't know if you've found the perfect wicker cushions until you see them on your furniture set.