As we get ready to begin summer, it’s tempting to want to start the season fresh. Many homeowners are excited by the prospect of spending more time outdoors, but start to feel discouraged when they see their old patio furniture…
If your patio furniture has already been through a summer or two (or more), it is probably starting to look well-worn. Under bright summer sun, the colors of your patio furniture fabrics fade much quicker than other furniture you own. Plus, the effects of rain, wind, and other weather conditions undoubtedly take their toll.
It’s understandable if you feel you want to just throw away everything and buy a whole new patio set. But this can be prohibitively expensive for many homeowners.
A much cheaper way to freshen up your patio furniture is to replace just the pillows, seat cushions, and other furniture fabrics. Rather than spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on new furniture, you can purchase a whole set of new fabrics for much less.
This tip is especially effective if your furniture is still functional but just needs a new facelift to be summer-ready. If you enjoy design, you may even want to play with multiple pillows and cushions so you can revel in a variety of styles throughout the summer season.
Even just changing up a few throw pillows can completely revamp your patio style. Here is a sample of outdoor pillows from Going Décor’s Patio Accessories collection that fit a variety of designs:
Seashore Styles:
Summertime conjures up dreams of beach days and relaxing by the shore. You can bring this theme to your home with these designs inspired by seashells and starfish
Animal Inspiration:
Friendly animal designs help people feel connected to nature, which can be especially inspiring if you’re spending times outdoors on your patio. Depending on where you live, or where you long to be, an animal print could be the perfect complement to your outdoor design. For example, here we have a fox pillow and flamingo pillow from Lava.
Fancy Florals:
Another way to feel connected to the beauty of nature is through flower-inspired design. An artist’s approach to capturing floral beauty can add a further dimension to your style with pillows such as the Daisy Blue or Verde Succulent.
Geometric Patterns:
For a contemporary feel, try bold geometric prints featuring clean lines and shapes. This may be as simple as a few stripes or as intricate as a complex pattern: Ocean Patterns, Turq Cabana, and Two-Tone Pattern.
Just for Fun:
If you love to entertain on your patio, or if you just want to come home to some light-hearted relaxation, try pillows with clever messages or images. Another option is pillows in special shapes designed to amuse and delight: Lava Deep & Lava Small Square Buoy Red