Different types of patio cushions used in households are chair pads, floor cushions, and pet beds. These cushions provide comfort and support for users and furniture accents as well.

Chair pads were originally intended to make hard seats more comfortable and softer to sit on. However, changing consumer needs had evolved from comfort to satisfying style and even medical issues. Various designs like floral and plaids proliferates the market to suit varying themes being imposed by each household. It also comes in sizes to fit different patio chairs ranging from singles to family couch. Furthermore, chair pads can be specially constructed to help users with previous medical problems like injuries and back problems.

Some homeowners combine patio cushions and furniture into one. This is known as floor cushion and is ideal for those who avoid expensive and bulky patio furniture. Floor cushions are smaller and easier to rearrange because of its lightweight and not to mention its cheaper price compared with typical furniture. Such cushion implies fresh idea through its striking color and provides comfortable seat for families and guests through its firm construction.

For cats and dogs, pet beds as their cushioning. Through its carefully researched material and construction, pet beds provide the same level of comfort for household pets as that with human cushion.

In addition to cushion type, another important consideration for patio cushions is its filling. Different outcomes and levels of comfort can be achieved through varying types of fillings.

Conventional foams are common fillings used in couches, mattresses, and other household cushioning application. It is also used in covered patios, window seats, and in boats. It comes in rounded edge and custom shapes aside from its typical rectangular blocks and T-shape designs.

One filling alternative for conventional foam is the outdoor foam. While conventional foams are used in covered patios, the latter is very much applicable for uncovered patios and other outdoor applications. It has bigger foam cells causing water to penetrate to the other side of the foam with little effect on its performance.

Other sophisticated fillings like memory foams and polyurethane is also applicable to patio cushions. These materials have better support and can follow the shape of the body. Some cushions with these fillings are foam sacks, bolsters, and leg pads. Foam sacks are bean bag-like cushions with polyurethane as its filling. Bolsters are tube-like cushions often used as fillers and is very good in supporting the legs and back of the user. Leg pads on the other hand, are used in minimizing pain and stress in the lower body.