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Garden cushion storage recommendations

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Versavisa Mon 17-Jun-24 18:28:48

Has anyone a recommendation for storing patio furniture cushions for the summer?

I’m happy to return them to the shed for the winter but it’s a long trek there every summer evening after a lazy day on the patio, The furniture needs no protection, just the cushions.

Don’t have a garage and no room in the house for them. I was thinking of one of those locker box type things I see advertised but don’t know anyone who has one,

Would I just be providing a shelter for bugs, do they need internal protection, are they watertight, do they last, and which are the best?

Thanks.

Deedaa Mon 17-Jun-24 18:31:40

We got one of those boxes when we got rid of the shed. We've had it for a couple of years now and so far everything seems to keep dry, including our cushions.

CanadianGran Mon 17-Jun-24 18:53:38

My DD has one, and it was a good investment. She uses it for the kids' yard toys.

Oreo Mon 17-Jun-24 18:54:39

Deedaa

We got one of those boxes when we got rid of the shed. We've had it for a couple of years now and so far everything seems to keep dry, including our cushions.

We have one in our yard, does the job.

crazyH Mon 17-Jun-24 18:59:50

My neighbour has one of those boxes. And the post lady puts all the parcels in there as well.

M0nica Mon 17-Jun-24 19:08:16

We just got one of those cheap garden storage chests and tucked it in a corner. I put all the cushions into poly bags as well. Belt and braces, but it has worked very well for about 10 years and counting.

Versavisa Mon 17-Jun-24 19:17:41

Thank you for your thoughts. Seems like they work!

Any particular brand or store? Is yours plastic or metal or what?

I haven’t researched them yet as it only occurred to me to ask GNers as I was yet again contemplating a trip up the garden (and probably finding that DH had locked the shed while my feet were up.)

Norah Mon 17-Jun-24 20:59:24

We use those big plastic boxes, so many many cushions stay dry and bird poo free. Winter, we put the cushions in big bags, then in the boxes.

The boxes are in an open air building, outdoors would be fine.

Tenko Mon 17-Jun-24 21:10:11

We used to have one of those plastic storage boxes and the cushions stayed dry but they’re not very attractive.
We have now extended the back of the house and have a large cupboard in the utility room for the cushions .

NotSpaghetti Mon 17-Jun-24 21:24:24

We have a plastic waist/chest high "shed"
It has 2 opening doors at the front and a spring-loaded lid.
The grandchildren like to use it as a littke house when the cushions are out.
Obviously don't leave cushions in it in the winter but it's bone dry.
About 10 years old.

It does get spider visits but I'm afraid I brush them out early summer when the cushions go in.
No need to use bags in it.

NotSpaghetti Mon 17-Jun-24 21:25:52

Haven't checked the sizes but ours looks like this:
www.argos.co.uk/product/9425332

Lots and lots of space.

winterwhite Mon 17-Jun-24 21:55:31

We just use a couple of transparent dustbin bags and leave them in a corner of the rarely used dining room during the summer. Loft in winter. Should we have mega VIPs to dinner I expect we’d tote them out to the garage for the duration.

FindingNemo15 Mon 17-Jun-24 22:48:06

I keep mine in our garage in plastic suit bags that zip up and can be hung up with a coathanger inside or stored flat.

NanaTuesday Tue 18-Jun-24 06:22:33

We also have a large storage box , front opening doors with a spring loaded lifting top .
Cushions are kept there Winter & in Summer never any problems. Make is well known & same make as our Gazebo , which evades me right now .

Versavisa Tue 18-Jun-24 06:54:42

Thank you everyone; My mind is made up. We’re shopping today for a box for the patio, possibly front opening. Argos, will be first call.

Depending on the size I now realise that with luck I might be able to get the zero-gravity sun loungers in there too. Not sure if they are weather resistant so have always put them away at night too.

Thanks to all the lovely GNers who have assisted me to get out in the shade more and RELAX!!

shysal Tue 18-Jun-24 09:28:59

My next door neighbour leaves her cream sofa cushions out all year round and they still look pristine! I think some are water-repellent, like the little scatter cushion which I leave out all year.
I stash my seat and back cushions behind the living room sofa and in the cupboard under the stairs.

NotSpaghetti Tue 18-Jun-24 09:31:45

shysal my sofa cushions could be left out but the bird droppings would make them quite horrible. I only need to accidentally leave them out one night and you may be sure they will be cr*pped on!