OK, just got back from the car wash...just kidding LOL. You will not believe this, as I am lugging them into my car what do I spy? ZIPPERS! I could have been washing these things in my own washer for the past three years! They were in the crease between the seat and back portion of the cushion. I want to thank everyone who gave suggestions, every one was appreciated. Craftylady, would you believe we do not have a Joann fabric store just a family owned Fabric Land and they're kind of expensive. Now that I am out of Lurkdom (Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore!)I'll be contributing more often. By the way I have no idea on how to post pics of my garden or add a link. I need to have step by step instructions, I'm techno challenged. Happy 4th of July everyone. Make it a great day! Barbara

I realize I'm several years late to this posting, but I think I have a VERY GOOD formula for boxed cushions. Please bear in mind though, I've only used this formula with indoor/outdoor fabric like Sunbrella and Crypton that has little to no give. Okay, so If I had a 24" x 24" piece of foam 3" thick, I would cut my top and bottom plates 24" x 24" (exact width and length of foam). Where I would allow for zipper plaques and seam allowances is in the BOXING (the strip that goes around the cushion). Since my foam is 3" thick, I would cut my boxing strips 4" wide; that gives you a 1/2" seam allowance for the entire cushion. Also, if you find with your fabric that it's still too loose, or too tight, (even though it's a pain) it's much easier just to take off the boxing and either cut it down or a cut a larger strip. Always doing your adjustments in the boxing REALLY saves fabric (and most of the outdoor stuff is "through the roof" expensive as it is). Adding an inch to the boxing always makes the top of my cushions look taught, flat, and plump.

Most of the time the patio furniture outfits make a run for the year. The same thing will not be found the next year. That's why you see a lot of them out on the curb on big junk day. If yours are worth the effort find a custom business to make you new ones.

The furniture looks fine to me. If it is in good condition, you can probably just buy new cushions to make the pieces match or blend better with each other. I would rearrange. Put the loveseats perpendicular to each other and arrange the chairs next to each other. The primary loveseat (facing the view) should have end tables on each side. I agree that a new rug would make a big difference. Nice porch!