Anything you put outside will fade, get dirty and deteriorate in the hash Australian climate. Just enjoy it and be prepared for this! Be prepared to rejuvenate or replace periodically.

I repainted all my old white cane patio furniture last week. It needs a fresh coat roughly every two years. I made cushions using blue shadecloth filled with dacron. They haven't faded in several years and could be hosed if necessary. I look around for more modern furniture but never find anything as durable or comfortable.

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Put them in the carport. The cushions and cushioned folding chairs are always packed away before the dew.

I do ours black every couple of years. Only, there's been so much standing water this year, I don't know whether all the iron chair legs will pass muster for rust. Never a problem with the aluminium ones.

Unless you live near the sea, then salt spray corrodes it.

What fabric did you use to make them?

Sunburst outdoor living also sell fabric for outdoor cushions etc. I have bought cushions from them that have lasted really well but not sure if marine grade. My cushions are under a patio roof - I leave them out all year, they wash well also but only need a wash about once a year as they can be wiped

We also can't leave them out of the shed because the dogs tear soft things up.

Thanks for all your responses! Sorry to hear of your burglar experiences Wuff and Najeebah. Sad to say that there is always a risk associated with having anything nice.

Storing outdoor furniture after use seems like an inconvenience both time and space wise, however it could protect your furniture from outdoor burglary and nature's wrath!

i have the same setting as in the picture plus the day bed, so lovely but has faded and mildewed so much has always been undercover but in North Queensland the driving wind still blows the rain mist in. i am considering recovering the cushions with heavy shade cloth and painting the timber.

We store the seat cushions from the outdoor dining set indoors. I have left the cushions to another setting out as they are under cover on the deck, but will have to store those in garage come Fall because the harsh western sun, wind and rain is wreaking havoc. There are a lot of them and it's a bit of a hike carrying them from one place to another...but it will be good exercise I suppose.

The timing of this article is perfect! Given the erratic weather lately, shielding outdoor furniture has become a real challenge. While I've experimented with some methods here, I'm still searching for a solution with lasting effects. Do you have any specific product or brand recommendations?

A big thank you to @Kevin Carol (https://qr.ae/pyDKpb) for suggesting The Cover Company NZ for outdoor furniture protection. I'm definitely going to explore their offerings. It would be fantastic if you could compare a few similar brands in terms of quality, pricing, and customization. Your insights would be highly valuable.