A Chic Alternative to the Fold-Out Lawn Chair, and 4 More Outdoor Seating Ideas

Just add rainbow-hued cushions and a cocktail.

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The world is slowly opening back up, but our appreciation for the escape right outside our door lives on. That’s why this season we’re investing in backyard seating that’s as comfortable as it is pretty. And to help with that, we’re doubling down on staycation vibes with outdoor furniture and custom-made cushions in sunny, saturated shades.

But we know that upholstering an entire outdoor sofa in top-of-the-line fabric is not cheap, so we recommend purchasing even just a yard or two to dress up a more affordable piece. And thankfully, maximalist fabrics can bring high impact to even the smallest accessories, like a Frisbee-size cushion in Pollack fabric on a CB2 chair

To make the outdoor cushions in this story, we worked with the new Brooklyn-based custom upholstery company Stitchroom. The master seamstresses there can re-cover anything from headboards to banquettes to a full sectional, in any fabric you choose to provide. Not based in New York? Never fear—it takes mail-in orders, too. Here are our favorites paired with fun outdoor furniture, all of which deserve a place in the sun.

Sunset Inferno

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The linear PVC bands on this foldable lounger (the footrest tucks underneath) feel right at home with an equally fiery geometric textile. Now sit back and relax.

MoMA

Spaghetti Outdoor Lounge Chair

$225.0
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Regatta Fabric, Maharam ($65/yard)

$None
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Annie Selke

Spot On Indoor/Outdoor Cushion

$68.0
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West Elm

Lagos Outdoor Lounge Chair

$399.0
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The New Lilac

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What looks like sherbet-toned wicker is actually plush woven silicone layered over marine-grade foam, the perfect combo of sturdy and supportive, no cushion necessary.

Shore

Monochrome Lounger

$3900.0
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Condesa Outdoor Fabric, Serena Dugan ($188/yard)

$None
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The Inside

Outdoor Lumbar Pillow in Ink Melio

$39.0
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Marni Market

Small Stool/Table

$300.0
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Blue Crush

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This powder-coated chair already comes with a backrest, but tossing on a coin-shaped accent brings out the frame’s curves (and comfort level).

CB2

Navene Blue Dining Chair

$349.0
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Pollack

Drawers Fabric

$None
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Amazon

LVTXIII Outdoor/Indoor Lumbar Pillow Case Covers

$15.0
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Target

Metal Slat Patio Folding Chair by Room Essentials

$35.0
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Easy Being Green

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Elevate a Fourth of July barbecue staple with a corresponding cushion, covered in an abstract spin on the seat’s classic woven straps. Just like Jell-O salad, it’s an unexpected pairing that works.

Lawn Chairs USA

Green and White Stripe Classic Lawn Chair

$70.0
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Pierre Frey

Sanary Indoor/Outdoor Fabric

$None
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Serena u0026 Lily

Perennials Pinstripe Pillow Cover

$148.0
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HAY

Hee Lounge Chair

$295.0
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Shades of Sunny

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Transform any patio into a mini Jardin du Luxembourg with this loungy twist— peep the curved slats—on the Paris park’s timeless seating. Très chic.

Fermob

Luxembourg Lounge Chair

$576.0
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Jim Thompson

Samoa Plaid Indoor/Outdoor Fabric

$None
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Ikea

FUNKÖN Indoor/Outdoor Cushion Cover

$5.0
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Blu Dot

Hot Mesh Lounge Chair

$299.0
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Julia Stevens

Contributing Editor

Julia Stevens is a Domino contributing editor. Basically, she’s a professional online shopper. She started at Domino as an intern and spent seven years in the style department curating products for our gift guides, trend roundups, and product reviews and on set styling the beautiful homes we get to share. Off hours, you can find her scouting New York’s newest design shops and restyling her shelves