Outdoor patio furniture is a great way to make use of exterior space, and outdoor cushions can make that outdoor space uniquely yours. Whether you own a restaurant or office building, make use of your outdoor area. Placing outdoor seating equipped with outdoor seat cushions makes an inviting place for both your employees and customers alike.

Outdoor chair cushions come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Outdoor cushion retailers make outdoor furniture chair cushions as well as custom patio cushions for chairs. Whether you're looking for an outdoor bench cushion or a patio chair cushion, you are sure to find exactly the right cushion for your needs.

When you look for a patio furniture cushion, you should check for the following qualities:

1. Outdoor cushions should be in a color that coordinates with the rest of your exterior décor, as well as any existing outdoor patio cushions.

2. Outdoor patio cushions should offer firm, comfortable support.

3. Cushions for outdoor furniture should be made of sturdy, fade-resistant materials that hold up well to UV rays.

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Provide outdoor cushions for benches on your property

Benches are a great way to give your guests a place to rest, but they're not always comfortable to sit on. A cushion can make the seating comfortable and make a visual statement at the same time.

I recommend: Ballard Designs offers simple bench cushions in fabrics designed for outdoor use. PatioFurnitureUSA.com has a large selection of sizes and styles in outdoor patio bench cushions.

Put outdoor cushions on your lounge chairs

If you operate any type of business that has a swimming area, adding outdoor cushions to lounge chairs sets your business above the rest. Not only are outdoor cushions classy, they tell your customers in no uncertain terms that you care about customer comfort.

I recommend: HSN Improvements offers a selection of lounge chair cushions through their website. CozyDays Outdoor Patio Furniture offers a nice selection as well.

Purchase outdoor cushions for your chairs or have them custom made

While you can find outdoor cushions for many chairs, you need to have the cushions custom made in many instances. Custom made cushions are an ideal solution; not only do you get outdoor chair cushions to your size specifications, you can also choose the exact colors you want, in addition to the firmness of the outdoor cushion.

I recommend: Cushion Source and Casual Sun Inc. both let you custom design the outdoor cushions they have for sale.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Outdoor cushions usually come in one of two styles. The first is the knife style, which is basically two pieces of fabric with stuffing in the middle. The edges form a sharp, 'knife' edge. The second type is the box edge. A strip of fabric connects the top and bottom pieces of the outdoor cushion. When assembled, this type of cushion resembles a 'box.'