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This summer’s most covetable outdoor cushions
With hotter summers becoming the norm, it’s time to give your outdoor accessories selection a rethink
Want to give your outdoor space an immediate glow-up? Nothing comes close to the power of a trusty cushion. It’s the ultimate easy hack to adding colour, pattern or texture to a seat, sofa or lounger. This curated selection of the latest newcomers to the market features muted, neutral designs as well as contemporary, bold statements.
‘Croisiere’, Fermob
This playful, exuberant abstract print will attract the eye in any garden and provide a quirky accent point. Woven and printed in France from 100 per cent cotton, it has a natural, warming feel, making it the perfect companion to an afternoon spent lazing in the sun. £56, fermob,com
‘Bright Blooms’, La Double J
For a real dopamine booster, you can’t go wrong with La Double J’s vibrant floral-patterned cushion. An explosion of colour, it will no doubt be the talking point of your al fresco apperitivos. £180, ladoublej.com
‘Mirage’, Élitis
Polka dots are the pattern of the year, and this twist on the design will ensure you’re on trend without looking run-of-the-mill. It comes in three sophisticated shades but we love this fashionable matcha. Approx £263, elitis.fr
‘Housse De Coussin Serape’, Casamance
If you’re looking for a versatile cushion that works just as well indoors as it does out, Casamance’s ‘Housse De Coussin Serape’ might be worth investing in. Made in Tunisia from weather-resistant polymers, it will see you through many summers and winters. Approx £71, casamance.com
‘Kobe’, Roche Bobois
Fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier designed this square cushion for longstanding collaborative partner Roche Bobois in the same way he might create a haute couture outfit. It’s all mesmerising patterns and neat piping with a contrasting band across its middle. Price on application, roche-bobois.com
‘Samarinda Epice’, Designers Guild
Add a vibrant flourish to a lonely sun lounger or bench with this rectangular number. Marrying gaudy colours with decorative fringing, it’s best suited to the maximalists and fans of eclectic schemes among us. £70, designersguild.com
‘Naya Sketched Pane’, RH
Part of RH’s ‘Naya’ family of outdoor cushions, this rectangular, jacquard cushion is inspired by the rich heritage of weaving in textile artisan Neeru Kumar's home: India. Each piece in the collection celebrates the intersection between texture, colour and character with organic materials and patterns. £240, rh.com
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