If you want to give your garden a superfast refresh, the answer isn't an expensive new garden furniture set (though that can help), the quickest, easiest and most affordable way to give your old garden set a new and on-trend refresh is outdoor cushions, and M&S's outdoor cushion collection this summer is one of the most stylish I've come across, with the most expensive costing £35.
A simple restyle of your garden seating corner can bring a totally new lease of life to your patio or decking. Then, when you layer in the best outdoor cushion, it can add a whole new dimension with new colours, textures and patterns. If you're going for a cool vibe, try opting for a blue and white colour scheme. Or if you want something more fun, opt for bold colours and designs, paired with fancy edging for a luxurious-looking finish.
I'm rather partial to an M&S living room cushion, and they've bought the same style for their outdoor-friendly cushions. The Dolce Vita Bird Outdoor Cushion, with its fun motif and embroidered detailing, is one of my personal favourites. These designs are proof that showerproof cushions don't always have to be plain and boring. Here are the others I'd happily snap up for a pre-summer garden zhush.
Made from water-resistant pure cotton, this embroidered cushion boasts on-trend scalloped edging and it's mostly blue in colour, with a welcoming pop of pink.
Bring the coastal vibes to your back garden with this striped sensation. Made from pure cotton with a water-resistant finish, it's equally as stylish as it is convenient.
This gorgeously detailed outdoor cushion comes in a set of two, so that is £17.50 a cushion which is a great price for something with this level of designer-worthy detailing. If you love a boho or eclectic garden aesthetic this will be right up your street.
Pay just £12.50 for each cushion and use these to add some pattern to your otherwise plain seating setup. With piped edges, it gives a luxury feel to your garden. Pink is 2026's new neutral, so this is a timeless option to layer in with existing cushions.
This pink embroidered cushion has scalloped edges, and it's also reversible; its other side is plain blue, with pink edging. It's waterproof, so you can leave it out in a light shower.
Blue is having a massive moment this summer, and if you adore that Hamptoms coastal chic look then this pair of striped navy cushions is the best way to tap into the trend without a full garden furniture overhaul.
Striped and tasselled, this orange-based cushion brings a calming pop of colour to your seats. It's pure cotton and large in size, at 50cm x 50cm.
A pack of 2 green cushions for £25, they're floral and reversible — double whammy. It's also washable at 40°C.
Another striped number, you can't go wrong with these timeless cushions. Bold colour schemes are a big garden trend this year, so why not echo vibrant planting with a super sunny cushion.
These outdoor cushions, paired with other garden accessories like a rug, the right garden lighting and even the best parasol, can tie up the loose ends of your garden design. They will pull your space together and make it look perfectly poised.
Just as you'd never leave an indoor sofa without some stylish cushions, garden sofas deserve some decorative details too. Give your outdoor seating a new look for the summer for under £50.
