Cushion color for porch furniture
missb_remodeling
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I have a large wraparound covered porch. Apparently I don't take many photos of my porch. House is tan, trim is off white, accent trim and porch decking is red. (photo was taken after a winter storm, please ignore the metal sofa as that isn't the furniture I now have)
Furniture is teak, bought second hand. (note that picture of furniture is *not* taken at my house). The furniture came with gray cushions. The cushions themselves are fine but the color, eh, not loving the gray. I'm happy to sew, so I'm looking at color suggestions. Probably important to note that I do have two dogs and they do spend some time on the sofa or a chair. Light colors would probably be bad.
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littlebug zone 5 Missouri
last monthlast modified: last monthmissb_remodeling thanked littlebug zone 5 MissouriRelated Discussions
Please vote on porch cushions - lots of pics!
Comments (36)mitch - still waiting for solid tan and a floral sample from FabricGuru. If those don't work out, I think I am going with the solid dark green that I posted above in the very last set of pictures, probably with the floral throw pillows as shown on the settee even though that's not an outdoor fabric. Hopefully the dark (olive?) green won't show the dirt (or other junk) too much. I'm keeping the bold striped cushions that I think you like, since they're outdoor cushions, and even though the green doesn't match, they're going to be on the other side of the porch. I wish I could just find outdoor cushions that fit the other pieces (n matching stripe would be nice) but 1) I think those cushions are a few years old so pattern no longer available) and 2) other chairs are bigger so cushions are too small, the settee also seems to be an odd (smaller) size - 40" wide instead of 44". Thanks for the tip about light-colored Sunbrella, though, I had been considering that (thinking they'd be easy-clean even if they were light) after seeing "Antique Beige Canvas" and "Flagship Papyrus" in Calico Corners the w/e....See MorePlease help arrange porch furniture
Comments (26)Wow, that does look great (maybe I should put some of the crushed stone all the way in front of the porch LOL). I'm just a little leary of putting the wicker so close to that end that gets soaked every time it rains, esp. my favorite rocker (even though it needs some work on the back legs). I know you probably just "invented" the solid blue pillows, but *where* did you find the patterned "fabric"? Please tell me it's fabric - it's perfect! I really need to hang some baskets up too - was just telling my dad last night they'd give some shade from the front - he suggested blinds! Thanks so much for PSing this for me - I found more of the beige "caned" pattern cushions on sale at Target yesterday (I ran in for rain check but they had them). But after seeing this, I *have* to use the stripe! We're going to put white vinyl up under the deck and close off the stair risers too it's been sitting in my basement all winter, now it's warm enough to put it up so I'll be calling my cousin to ask if he can do it some weekend. DH didn't get the oak double rocker out of the basement yesterday - we were trying to get the driveway fixed up from plowing (and picking stones out of the lawn that got thrown there from plowing/shoveling). Should we even bother getting it out? I still want him to get the big salt crock out - last year used it (occasionally - most people come in garage) for umbrellas. Maybe I should look for a glass top for it and use it instead of the little dark table? It's a little taller than the wood tables. Maybe we'll haul them out today and take more pics....See MoreFinally - warm enough to put porch furniture out!
Comments (7)I got the last 4 cushions in this pttern t my local Target, cn't find them online, but they are 2010 pttern so I'm going to cll and see if they're getting more in stock (nd maybe give me sle price on them). I think I'll just get 2 more (or settee cushion if they're getting one in nd it's less $$ and fits) and give up on recovering cushions. Yes, it would be less $$ if I used the $2/yd fabric and the cushions I already hve, but it's easier to just spend another $20 and get 2 more cushions since I usually go to GW near that Target once a week nyway. It kind of blends in with the house color, doesn't "pop" but fter a month of looking for cushions/fabric I'm tired, $60 to do 4 chairs and 1 settee (I think I'm going to put the other settee I got guilted into buying bck on CL) isn't that bad. I'd spend more than that on the outdoor foam to make cushions, never mind S/H nd fbric (even at $2/yd!). I've been seeing you join in lots of threads, Becky - just couldn't stay awy huh ;-)? After you get some sleep and get some things done, come bck tonight nd tell us how some of your projects re going OK? (Sigh, now the i is working, but a is sticky - and I don't feel like going bck and inserting them so forgive my old handmedown laptop)....See MoreNew cushions for porch furniture!
Comments (15)I had the cushions made by an upholsterer. The fabric is from Bella-Dura, the pattern is Pavillion and the color is indigo. Ready made cushions could not fit. I do plan to do something else with the rug and will need your input when I get to that....See More
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Maureen
last monthlast modified: last monthYou mostly see teak furniture with solid fabric, which gives it a more classic look. Fun cushions can always be added (and are more easily replaced when tired of). Black Sunbrella fabric would look stunning and if you use stripes in cushions, be sure it doesn't feel beachy.
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last monthbtydrvn
last monthAlso look to see if you have a fabric remnant store any where in your area…it is worth a trip as they usually have the best outdoor fabrics as low as $3-5 per yard..another trick we use is ….we bought little thick shag rugs to drop on our doggies fave chairs…we have ottomans we do the same with…they love them
missb_remodeling thanked btydrvnratherbesewing
last monthIf the current gray cushions are in good condition, you could opt for a few pillows to liven things up.
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