Kick Back and Relax In Your Comfortable Lounger
There is nothing better than grabbing a cold beverage, heading outside with a book, and kicking back relaxing on your outdoor chaise lounge. Pool lounge chairs are perfect for reading, napping, and sunbathing. Adding a chaise lounge to your patio offers additional seating when you have company and provides a place to relax in your outdoor sanctuary. With many patio lounge chairs to choose from, you should have no problem selecting the best chair for your outdoor relaxation and design needs.
Before You Buy
Pool lounge chairs come in various designs, colors, and materials, all of which need to be considered when shopping for outdoor furniture. Here are some things to consider when shopping for outdoor chairs & lounges:
- Space — Check your outdoor living space before you start shopping to ensure you have enough room for patio lounge chairs.
- Seating Space — Consider how much seating space you need on your patio. If you need a lot of seating, purchase multiple outdoor chaise loungers or consider purchasing a double outdoor chaise lounge.
- Materials — The materials used to make outdoor chaise lounge chairs determine how long your patio furniture lasts. Select a more durable and easy-to-care-for material for longer-lasting lounge chairs. Some materials available include wicker, hardwood, aluminum, and recycled plastic.
- Price — Know how much money you can spend before shopping for a chaise lounger. Knowing your budget allows you to shop for furniture pieces in your budget or helps you determine if you can purchase more than one lounger.
Features to Consider
Patio lounge chairs come with various features to help increase your comfort and enhance your outdoor living experience.
- Adjustability. Many outdoor lounge chairs have an adjustable backrest, allowing you to sit upright or lie down. The more flexible options your outdoor chair has, the greater comfort you have when finding a position to sunbathe, read, or take a nap.
- Cushions. Most chaise lounges are made from rigid materials, which can be uncomfortable when sitting for extended periods. Adding an outdoor cushion to the lounger creates padding, offering a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Outdoor chair cushions come in an assortment of designs, colors, and textures, making it possible to find one that matches your existing decor.
- Foldable. Folding chaise lounges are perfect when putting your outdoor furniture away for the winter. Additionally, foldable chaise lounges allow you to have multiple loungers you can quickly pull out when friends and relatives come to visit.
- Sliding Tray or Table. A sliding table or tray attached to your chaise lounge provides a place to set a book or a beverage down. Some outdoor chaise loungers have a sliding tray or table built into furniture, while others come with a separate table you can use over the lounger.
- Stackable. Purchasing stackable chaise lounge chairs allow you to stack the chairs off to the side when not using them. Additionally, stackable chairs are more accessible to store in the garage or shed during the winter.
- Wheels. Outdoor chaise lounges, especially wrought iron outdoor chaise lounges, can be heavy and difficult to move around. Having wheels on the lounge chair makes it easy to move around when finding the perfect spot to sunbathe or rearranging your outdoor living space. 
Types of Outdoor Chaise Lounges
Today, outdoor chaise lounges are crafted from various materials, including softwoods, hardwoods, resin wicker, and recyclable plastic. 
- Hardwoods. Hardwood chaise lounges are reasonably comfortable and very durable. This type of wood does not dent or scratch easily but can become damaged by excessive exposure to water. Therefore, hardwood outdoor chaise lounges need to be restained and revarnished regularly to maintain their quality.
- HDPE Lumber. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a durable plastic often used to create weather-resistant, high-quality outdoor furniture. Outdoor chaise lounges crafted from HDPE are comfortable, durable, and available in an assortment of colors. This type of patio furniture is some of the most popular, and many choose to purchase HDPE chaise lounges.
- Softwoods. Softwood chaise lounges are inexpensive to manufacture; however, they do not provide long-term quality and comfort as a piece of outdoor furniture. Softwood outdoor furniture can fade, crack, chip and rot after extensive use and exposure to bad weather.
- Wicker. Traditional wicker furniture is not intended for outdoor use and can quickly become damaged. The lack of durability from the wicker is why outdoor wicker furniture is now often made from a resin material to improve its durability and longevity.
How to Choose Outdoor Chaise Loungers
Choosing the best patio lounge chair for your outdoor space ensures a comfortable place to relax while adding to your existing design and style.
- Choose the Right Chaise Lounge Materials. When shopping for a chaise lounge, you want to select a piece of outdoor furniture that is durable, easy to maintain, looks good, long-lasting, and comfortable. Additionally, the materials used to make a chaise lounger determine how comfortable it is.
- Choose the Right Chaise Lounge Measurements. Once you know the type of material you want your chaise lounge made from, take measurements of your space. Then determine how much space you have available for your chaise lounge and shop based on the dimensions and sizes to fit your space.
- Choose the Right Chaise Lounge Style. Know what chaise lounge styles you are looking for, such as one with arms, wheels, or outdoor cushions. There are many styles to choose from, and your outdoor design and decor can help determine which kind of outdoor lounger fits best. Some types include a captain's chaise with arms (think formal), a South Beach chaise (think beach), and a Long Island chaise (think classic).
When shopping for outdoor chaise loungers, check out our catalog to see the various designs, styles, and features available. Then, give us a call to discuss your outdoor living area furniture needs so we can help you pick the best outdoor chaise lounge for your space.
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