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There’s no need to shell out a fortune for custom-made outdoor cushions with so many excellent, high-quality options on the market. Whether you’re looking to outfit a large outdoor sectional or a simple outdoor bistro set, outdoor cushions are available in every color and pattern, often in a range of sizes to get the perfect fit. If it sounds like the easiest decorating project you’ll undertake this summer, that’s because it is.
Best Outdoor Cushions
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Best Tufted Seat Cushions
Pillow Perfect Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
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Best Chaise Lounge Cushion
Classic Accessories Montlake Outdoor Cushion
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Best Standard Sectional Cushion
Latitude Run Mccay Outdoor Cushion
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Best High-Back Chair Cushions
Wade Logan Shipton Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
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Best Adirondack Chair Cushion
Bayou Breeze Adirondack Outdoor Cushion
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Best Bench Cushion
Classic Accessories Bench Outdoor Cushion
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Best Rocking Chair Cushion
Wayfair Basics Rocking Chair Outdoor Cushion
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What to Consider
Outdoor cushions are typically covered in polyester, olefin, or Sunbrella fabric. They’re water- and fade-resistant to varying degrees, and, generally speaking, durability increases with price. Depending on the look and comfort level you want, cushions are tailored (often with boxed corners) or tufted, and come with and without piping. Extras to look out for include ties or elastic to secure cushions to seats, and covers that are removable and reversible. They’re often sold in sets, though you won't necessarily get a deal by buying in bulk.
How We Selected
Every outdoor cushion we feature has an average customer rating of at least 4.5 stars, and our selection covers styles that work with a range of outdoor furniture, including sectionals, dining chairs, and lounge chairs. Almost all of our picks come in multiple color and size options and many come in sets. We also offer outdoor cushions across price points, and the majority cost $100 or less.
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Best Tailored Seat Cushions
IN4 Care Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
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Best Tailored Seat Cushions
IN4 Care Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 17 x 16 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Foam
These eye-catching outdoor seat cushions have a geometric print and are finished at the edges with white piping. They have foam padding and are covered in a water- and fade-resistant polyester fabric, with ties in back for securing them to the chair.
The cushions are a customer favorite, with earning an average 4.6 stars from over 900 reviewers, and they’re available in gray, red, and a blue-and-white striped pattern in sets of two or four.
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Best Tufted Seat Cushions
Pillow Perfect Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
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Best Tufted Seat Cushions
Pillow Perfect Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 19 x 19 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Polyester
For something more plush, these tufted outdoor cushions are an excellent choice for your furniture. They’re made by Georgia-based Pillow Perfect, known for turning out high-quality cushions in a host of attractive prints and solids. This set is rounded-off in the back, made of recycled polyester inside and out, and designed to be water- and fade-resistant.
The covers aren’t removable, but they can be spot-cleaned or hand-washed in mild detergent. Also, keep in mind that there are no ties.
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Best Chaise Lounge Cushion
Classic Accessories Montlake Outdoor Cushion
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Best Chaise Lounge Cushion
Classic Accessories Montlake Outdoor Cushion
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Key Specs
- Dimensions: 72 x 21 x 3 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Foam
This sleek chaise lounge cushion gets high marks from customers, with an average 4.6 stars from reviewers. It’s available in three sizes and 10 colors, and made with high-density foam covered in a fade-resistant, solution-dyed fabric designed to block stains and water.
The box-stitched construction and piping gives it a chic and classic look, and the cover has adjustable belt straps with clasps to secure to the chair’s frame, plus they’re removable and have locking zippers.
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Best Standard Sectional Cushion
Latitude Run Mccay Outdoor Cushion
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Best Standard Sectional Cushion
Latitude Run Mccay Outdoor Cushion
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 23 x 26 inches
- Fabric Type: Synthetic
- Fill Material: Foam, polyester
This tailored seat and back cushion is perfect for your sectional chairs and sofas, designed with clean lines, and piping finishing the edges for a fresh look.
The cushions come in a rainbow of colors and neutral shades, and they’re available in three sizes. They’re covered in durable, water- and mildew-repellent Olefin fabric that blocks UV rays to prevent fading. The bottom cushion is firm, though several customers note that it’s comfortable to sit on, and the back cushion is more relaxed.
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Best Deep Sectional Cushion
Longshore Tides Outdoor Cushion
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Best Deep Sectional Cushion
Longshore Tides Outdoor Cushion
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 5.75 x 24 x 24 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Polyester
Some sectionals require deep seat cushions, and if that’s the case with yours, this is a sharp-looking, well-priced option. The set includes a bottom cushion that’s nearly 6 inches deep and a large back pillow finished with piping.
They’re both covered with water- and fade-resistant polyester fabric and stuffed with polyester fiberfill that’s engineered to retain its shape to prevent sagging. The cushions are available in a handful of soft colors, plus neutral beige.
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Best High-Back Chair Cushions
Wade Logan Shipton Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
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Best High-Back Chair Cushions
Wade Logan Shipton Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 24 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Polyester
These cozy cushions get rave reviews for their quality and comfort, with an average 4.8 stars from more than 400 buyers. They’re also eco-friendly, filled with 100 percent post-consumer recycled water bottles, and upholstered in water-resistant polyester designed to prevent fading. The cushions are reversible and have ties in back to secure them to furniture, but the covers aren’t removable and need to be spot cleaned.
Two come in the set—priced at a reasonable $164 at the time of this writing—and they’re available in several attractive saturated hues.
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Best Adirondack Chair Cushion
Bayou Breeze Adirondack Outdoor Cushion
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Best Adirondack Chair Cushion
Bayou Breeze Adirondack Outdoor Cushion
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 20 x 17 x 28.5 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Polyester
Adirondack chairs are classic, but not always comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. Adding a cushion that’s tailored to fit is your best bet, and this one has a simple design that pairs well with the iconic summer lounge chair.
There’s a subtle texture to its woven polyester fabric, which is made to repel water and resist fading. The cushion is said to fit most standard-sized Adirondack chairs, with an elastic strap to keep it from sliding down.
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 41 x 19 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Polyester
Wicker settees and armchairs deserve outdoor cushions that will enhance their charming appeal, and you can never go wrong with solid upholstery that complements the rest of your décor. This three-piece set is available in a whopping 18 colors and neutral shades, plus there are two different size options.
These tufted cushions are covered in a water- and fade-resistant polyester fabric (some colors come in canvas) and have polyester fill. The cushions get an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 customers.
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Best Bench Cushion
Classic Accessories Bench Outdoor Cushion
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Best Bench Cushion
Classic Accessories Bench Outdoor Cushion
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Key Specs
- Dimensions: 48 x 18 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Foam
This bench cushion is firm but comfortable, covered in a solution-dyed polyester fabric that’s treated with a water-resistant coating and backing.
It features double-stitched outer seams and bound inner seams for added durability, plus supportive three-layer-dense foam and a lockable zipper. The cushion is finished with piping and comes in multiple sizes and 10 colors, plus there are quilted and non-quilted options. It’s also tough to disagree with the 300-plus customers who give it an average rating of 4.7 stars.
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Best Rocking Chair Cushion
Wayfair Basics Rocking Chair Outdoor Cushion
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Best Rocking Chair Cushion
Wayfair Basics Rocking Chair Outdoor Cushion
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 18 x 18.5 x 19 inches
- Fabric Type: Polyester
- Fill Material: Polyester
Even if your rocking chair is on a covered porch, it’s still a good idea to buy cushions designed for outdoor use. This two-piece set includes tufted seat and back cushions that are 3 inches thick and feature ties to secure them to the top and back of the rocking chair. They’re upholstered in a polyester fabric that guards against moisture and mildew, and resists stains and fading.
The cushions are exceptionally plush, plus they’re reversible. We love the bright cobalt blue, but it’s also available in red and warm beige.
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