A few of the best outdoor throw pillows artfully arranged on a patio sofa or deck chair can affordably enhance any backyard. Small but impactful for alfresco entertaining or poolside lounging, they should be decorative but also primed against the elements for durability: weather-resistant, fade-proof, quick-drying, and easy to clean (with extra brownie points appointed if the cover is removable). Options made with Sunbrella fabric are ideal, which is an outdoor-friendly performance material that’s durable enough to withstand a rain shower or two, plus days baking under the sun’s rays.

Fortunately, there are near-countless outdoor throw pillows on the market made with performance fabrics and otherwise weatherproofed. Here, we narrowed down the best of the best pillows, including affordable styles from sites like Amazon and Wayfair, as well as limited-edition collaborations with interior d from our favorite outdoor furniture stores. Depending on your budget and aesthetic, you’re bound to find something for your home. Before you add one (or four) to your cart, keep in mind that many of these are covers, meaning you’ll need to purchase the pillow inserts separately.

Our Top Picks for the Best Throw Pillows

If your deck is littered with rattan accents, or white and blue hues, Serena & Lily is the coastal-chic throw pillow purveyor to have on your radar. The Montecito Outdoor Pillow Cover, in particular, brings in a jolt of color and texture in one elegant design. It could easily fit into your living room, but makes the most of its outdoor potential thanks to the UV- and water-resistant—plus machine-washable—polyester material.

Looking through L.A.-rooted Lulu and Georgia’s lineup, you may be tempted to go in on a full redecoration. If your budget is limited to decor accents, though, consider springing for this artistic disc with colorful stripes that’s the ideal complement for your living room, patio furniture, or a beach club in St. Tropez.

Article’s Scandinavian influence extends to their throw pillows, which are classic but far from boring. Take this indoor/outdoor pillow, with a cheerful pattern that dials up the brightness even when it’s raining out. The removable, polyester cover is dew- and stain-resistant against April showers.

West Elm’s catalogue includes a long list of indoor/outdoor pillows. The artful stitching on this one adds a textural element to the water-resistant polyester cover. Plus, it comes in four colors, giving you an opportunity to mix and match to add more color to your outdoor patio or backyard.

Here’s another winner from Serena & Lily which plays with pompom accents in neutral hues for a dose of whimsy. The herringbone weave is another nice touch that gives it a textured rattan feel, and you can pair them with the brand’s Windward Outdoor Pillow Cover for mixing and matching.

One of our editors’ favorite furniture brands, created by interior designer Shea McGee, also sells some sweet pillows in the same modern heritage style as the rest of their offerings. This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.

Wayfair’s specialty brand Birch Lane boasts classic pieces designed to thrive inside or outside your home—including this cottagecore plaid throw pillow that’s UV-protected against the sun’s rays.

Is there anything you can’t find on Amazon? The online retailer actually has a semi-secret patio furniture and decor section, which features several outdoor throw pillows. This two-pack from South Carolina-based brand RSH Decor nets you two water-resistant throw pillows in minty stripes, though there are 13 other colorways and multiple sizes to choose from if green isn’t your speed.

Jake Arnold’s first-ever outdoor collab with Crate & Barrel has the building blocks for creating a complete coastal oasis. This outdoor throw pillow was inspired by an 18th-century French tapestry, blending traditional elements like twisted cording on the trim with a fresh botanical pattern. It’s available in two sizes (one square and one lumbar-sized) plus made with recycled PET plastic, so it ticks the “eco-friendly” box, too.

Environmental consciousness meets coastal style at Outer. Everything the brand makes is derived from recycled materials, including these throw pillows filled with recycled polyester fiber from recycled water bottles. The fabric covers are removable and machine washable, plus covered by a five-year limited warranty.

Peachy pink is a bright idea for spring and summertime, especially in pillow form. This Haven throw pillow makes use of the color in a fadeproof Sunbrella fabric with a slight sheen to it. Plop it onto wicker and rattan seating to soften up their edges a little.

Anthro-exclusive brand Maeve splashed onto the home decor scene back in 2023, introducing us to products with their signature patterns. These ruffle-trimmed patio pillows are influenced by their clothing line, and come in fun colorways such as pink and red and mauve and green. While these throw pillows are OK for your outdoor living space, you’ll want to keep them in a dry, covered spot in between uses.

You can purchase anything from furniture and decor to hardware at Rejuvenation, but the retailer’s new collaboration with lifestyle blog New Darlings is a definite highlight. We’re partial to these textured woven pillows—inspired by the desert and done up in Southwestern colorways. They’re primed to live in the great outdoors as well, since each pillow is also water-, stain-, and fade-resistant.

This Japanese Kyoto cushion is square only in shape, with a hip red and blue color palette that’s designed to look a little faded straight out of the box.