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I’ve also used Pillow Perfect, both for cushions and fabric. I had bought some cushions for our outdoor wicker chairs when we moved here. Then when the seats needed fixing up, I bought matching fabric and had a local upholstery place make new covers and spruce up the filling.

As an fyi, this is the pattern. It’s faded over the years but still looks nice in the more muted colors.

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Try Home Goods.

Quick note that Wayfair carries Pillow Perfect.

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Thank you I’ll take a look at the suggestions - here is the current frumpy state. Lol

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They look not too bad in the photos! But as my dad used to say, a photo can make an outhouse look like an architectural masterpiece. :laughing:

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Oh, the cushions are actually suppose to be YELLOW! :scream:

Structurally they are great. I think it was an expensive set when purchased. If I can not spend a fortune this will buy us a year or two to decide how we use the room and what we want!

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Any competent upholsterer could put new covers on those. I’d investigate that – you said they are solid, and they fit.

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Is there a patio furniture store nearby? I’d inquire there if they know any good upholstery specialists. When we went to the Summer House to buy a replacement cushion for the bench, the SA gave us contact info for a person who does that for them.

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Those are pretty, abasket! I know sometimes pics don’t tell the whole story, tho…

Thanks to some of your suggestions I also have some new ideas but need to do some measuring. I really prefer a simple non-busy patterned cushion because I want to add color/texture/pattern with other things in the room. I found some cushion options AND some slipcover options - might order one of both (after measuring) and see if either would work.

https://a.co/d/g4etoAJ

https://a.co/d/d9wVXA7

https://a.co/d/4acJ1dl

I actually like the photos of current cushions. Replace them if you like, but don’t feel bad if you need to spend your time/money elsewhere in the house instead.

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@abasket If the cushions are in good shape, covers are easy to sew. If sewing is not your thing, you might be able to find someone local for reasonable cost. I found an incredible seamstress on our local Facebook page who is extremely inexpensive for simple alterations.

If you need to replace the entire cushion, we discovered that companies that outfit boats often do cushions for reasonable cost. I’ve also covered frumpy cushions with a thin cushioned fabric wrap, and it made a huge improvement. Not sure of the fabric name (only know it when I see it at a JoAnn’s type store). Dacron?

I have thought about that - just seeing if someone could recover simply - even without a zipper but a envelope type opening (?) that would allow them to be washed.

The cushions themselves are in great shape! But humor me, those of you who say they don’t look bad… this is how they are supposed to look!!!

The yellow is completely gone except for areas untouched by the light!

Cover it back up! I like the white.

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Me too! :laughing:

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Me three! They look better faded ; )

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Lol you people are funny. I would prefer a more simple solid or simple stripe!

But like this they may stay for a bit!

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As I noted, my Pillow Perfect fabric also faded over a few years in the San Diego sun but I like both shades so no problem.

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My guess is the white print would have looked nicer to you too before you saw it was faded from yellow. With old cushions or new, you are fortunate to get that nice wicker set!

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Yes I’m grateful! I actually meant to look up the brand online.

While I like floral in some spots these floral cushions were not my cup of tea!

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