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ith warmer weather

comes the luxury of
spending relaxing
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comfortable upgrades evenings on your patio or deck. However,

your space has more relaxation potential
YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE NEEDS written by: than you may think. By making a few
upgrades, you can create a new level of
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comfort in your outdoor living space.

CUSHIONS
If you’d like to improve the support of your
patio furniture without buying a new set,
adding cushions can give your furnishings
new life. Make sure any cushion you get is
as large as or slightly smaller than your seat,

and that cushions with a back are almost as
tall as the chair’s backrest. If you regularly
entertain guests, keep a few floor cushions
handy. These plush seats don’t take up much
space and are easily stored away when not
in use. A cushion’s fabric will significantly
impact how you use your furniture. Popular
cushion fabrics include:

• Vinyl: easy to clean and cost-effective, but
it can become hot to the touch in sunlight

• Cotton: comfortable and budget-friendly,
but it’s prone to mildew and fading if
not treated

• Textilene: waterproof and stands up to
wear and tear, but it can fade or become

hot to the touch when exposed to the sun

• Solution-dyed acrylic: durable, easy to
clean, and soft to the touch

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