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The Absolute Best Patio Furniture Covers, According to Experts
If you spend the warmer months sipping rosé on your patio, terrace, or backyard, chances are you’ve invested in some high-quality al fresco-friendly furniture that desperately needs protection from the not-so-friendly elements. Enter patio furniture covers that are game-changers when the rain, snow, and wind take over. You see, outdoor furniture is often covered in fabric more durable than what’s on your living room sofa, but it’s not so durable that a flash flood or blizzard will keep it safe. That’s why outdoor furniture covers are a must.
“Storing outdoor furniture is like parking your car in a garage,” Maggie Gienger, Director of Interior Design at Arhaus, shares with House Beautiful. “Your car will be fine parked outdoors, but it will look shiny and new longer if it’s stored properly when you’re not using it.”
She has a point. Your outdoor furniture may not be unusable if you leave it out in the proverbial cold, but it won’t look or feel as good as when you first got it. So protect your investment with some of our favorite outdoor furniture covers. But before clicking “add to cart," we've laid out a few things to consider below.
Measure Your Furniture
This may seem like a no-brainer, but be sure to measure your furniture before swiping a cover because a tailored fit is the best way to prevent dirt, debris, and water from coming into contact with the cushions and frame. A large cover can protect anything from a sofa to an above-ground pool, while a smaller option can save the armchairs, side tables, and cushions.
Opt for Top-Notch Materials
“Outdoor furniture covers will extend the life of your outdoor furniture by keeping the elements at bay so that you can enjoy your set year after year,” says Outer's Cofounder and Chief Design Officer Terry Lin. “Most outdoor furniture materials, including teak, aluminum, and wicker, would benefit from covers, especially during the colder winter months.”
Protect your furniture from fading and mildew with furniture covers that can weather any storm. Covers made with polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer, are ideal. All in all, outdoor performance fabrics boast UV-resistant and water-repellent qualities that maximize durability.
Storage Should Be a Breeze
Storing your furniture should be fuss-free, and Lin suggests choosing outdoor furniture covers that incorporate the following.
- Straps and Buckles: Ensures your cover stays in place.
- Zippers: A user-friendly feature to help you cover correctly every time.
- Dry Vents: Prevents moisture build-up.
"Take it a step further and look for furniture covers with sloped angles to effectively shed water (instead of allowing water to pool and seep through)," Lin adds. Scroll on to see that all of the top-notch options ahead are worthy of your specific pieces and are ready to brave the elements in style.
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Cover for Armchair
Outer
liveouter.com
$220.00
Outer's empire of outdoor furniture began with one chair. A few years later, the beloved brand has expanded to include accessories for all of its outdoor pieces, including the fan favorite chair that started it all. The cover in question is all-weather-proof, protecting what's underneath it from rain, snow, sun, and winds up to 70 miles per hour. That's faster than the speed limit on most state highways!
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Canvas Outdoor Furniture Covers
ULTCOVER
amazon.com
$56.99
This canvas cover may not fit every outdoor table, but it's not designed for one specific brand, which makes it a winner in our book. It also comes in quite a few sizes, so you're bound to find one that fits well enough to protect your outdoor table from the elements. It's made of a thick polyester canvas and lined with a waterproof backing, so there's no need to worry about water leaking through.
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Canyon Outdoor Sofa Cover
Arhaus
arhaus.com
$349.00
If you have Arhaus outdoor furniture, be sure to protect it with the patio furniture covers that are specifically designed to fit each of the brand's collections for a perfect fit. Each cover is breathable, fade-resistant, and protects against everything from UV rays to dust.
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Patio Cover
F&J Outdoors
amazon.com
$48.99
Even though wood is one of the most durable natural materials, it tends to fade under harsh sunlight, so if you're eager to protect your wooden patio furniture, cover it on sunny days with this F&J Outdoors find. It's UV-resistant and waterproof. The best part? It's under $50.
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Conversation Set Cover
Primrue
wayfair.com
$92.99
For less than $100, this four-piece set does a lot. Most importantly, it protects your furniture from sun, rain, snow, dirt, and sap. It's also puncture- and scratch-resistant, includes sewn-in drawstrings, and fits pretty much any outdoor furniture you may have.
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Outdoor Sofa Cover
KoverRoos
crateandbarrel.com
$249.00
Designed to fit most three-seater sofas, this hand-crafted outdoor furniture cover is breathable, water-resistant, and anti-fading. And if you need to put it on in a hurry, rest assured that it's lightweight slides over any sofa quickly, courtesy of the shock cord closure system.
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Portside Outdoor Sectional Cover
West Elm
westelm.com
$149.00
This may not work for any patio furniture you already have, but if your outdoor collections happens to be West Elm, you're in luck! This sectional cover is made of heavyweight polyester that's both water-repellent and resistant to fading and mildew. There are also hooks on the bottom to keep it from shifting around and accidentally exposing a few inches of the sectional.
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Cover for Aluminum Sofa
Outer
liveouter.com
$375.00
Another Outer product we can't get enough of? The aluminum sofa cover, which includes a brightly colored zipper to clearly indicate the right side for super fast and easy application—even in the toughest climates.
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Abbott Dining Set Custom-Fit Covers
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com
$499.00
If these outdoor furniture covers look like the perfect fit, that's because they are. In fact, they're specifically designed for Pottery Barn's Abbott collection. They're made with an extra-thick fabric, protecting your table, chair, and even umbrella in the harshest conditions. In fact, they offer UV-colorfast for up to 1,000 hours.
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Hofte Lounger Cover
Article.
article.com
$99.00
This extra-long outdoor furniture cover may look like it's designed for a specific sofa, but rest assured, it can fit most, thanks to the zips and ties. It's waterproof, secure, and well-ventilated, so you never have to worry about even a drop of water reaching your sofa.
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L-Shape Patio Furniture Cover
Hampton Bay
homedepot.com
$69.00
UV-protected, waterproof, and fade-resistant, this L-shaped sectional-specific patio furniture cover offers one of the snuggest fits you'll find.
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