Can You Buy Replacement Cushions for Outdoor Furniture?

Yes, and it is almost always cheaper than buying new furniture. Outdoor cushions wear out faster than the frames they sit on. The fabric fades, fillings flatten, and after a few seasons the cushions look tired even if the table and chairs are fine. Replacing the cushions and keeping the rest of the set is the obvious move.

Three things to think about before ordering replacements.

Match the size, not the brand

Most outdoor furniture cushions sold in the UK come in standard sizes. The 17×17″ (43x43cm) seat pad and the 17×17″ cushion cover are the most common, and most chairs and patio sets are designed around them. Measure your existing cushions before ordering. The fit matters more than which brand made the original.

For replacement seat pads, check whether the original had ties to keep it in position on the chair. Most do. Ordering replacements with ties is essential if your chairs do not have a recessed seat pad area to hold a flat pad in place.

For replacement cushion covers (the larger square cushions used on sofas, sun loungers and Lloyd Loom-style chairs), a 17×17″ cover paired with a 45x45cm cushion pad gives a full, neatly stuffed look. The standard cover-and-pad combination is far more flexible than buying a one-piece cushion because you can replace each part independently.

Check the fabric specification

Outdoor cushions sold cheaply at supermarkets in May are often not really designed for the British weather. They look fine for a season, then fade and start absorbing water rather than repelling it.

If you are replacing cushions on furniture you intend to keep, it is worth specifying genuinely waterproof or water-repellent fabric rather than a basic outdoor-print cotton. The price difference is small and the cushions will last several seasons longer.

The Gardenia range from Homefords uses a waterproof linen-look fabric with a soft-touch finish, and the covers are machine washable. They are designed for replacement cushion buyers who want something better than the cheapest option but not at boutique-supplier prices.

Buying in bulk for trade

For trade buyers, replacement is usually a planned annual job rather than a one-off. Pubs replace beer garden cushions every spring. Holiday let owners refresh terrace seating before the booking season. Caravan parks refurbish lodge outdoor areas in batches.

Ordering replacement cushions in bulk through a wholesaler is cheaper than buying retail, and ordering the same product across multiple sites means everything matches. There is no minimum order at Homefords, and the 5% bulk discount on orders over £500 applies to outdoor cushions like everything else.

Browse the Gardenia outdoor cushion range for cushion covers in six colours, plus seat pads and jumbo waterproof booster pads. All in stock, no minimum order, free UK delivery on orders over £100.