It is time to start planning your patio comfort for spring and summer.
Few outdoor furniture pieces translate to comfort better those patio chaise loungers.
We see them everywhere, and they come in an impressive assortment of styles, materials, and designs.
Patio chaise loungers come in rod iron, aluminum, polycarbonates, plastics, and many different types of wood.
They're also available in double wide designs, various meshes, fabrics, vinyl, leather, padded, and just about any material and visually appealing patterns imaginable.
Some patio chaise loungers are portable via rollers or designed for use on the beach.
Others are ergo designed while some are now constructed of recycled environmentally conscious materials like shredded plastics or woods.
One thing is certain; our penchant for patio chaise loungers has driven product diversity to incredible heights.
How many different ways can we lounge by the pool or out on our patios? At last count it was well over a hundred on a recent sweeping search of all the patio chaise loungers' outlets.
If you find yourself looking over this population this year, here are a few good rules to remember.
- Select a model that will last you.
Sure they cost a little more but they're usually worth it.
After all they have to withstand the elements and keep looking nice year after year.
- Pay particular attention to your unique needs to withstand water exposure.
If you've got a pool and will be expecting swimmers to flop down on it - plan ahead with a model made for that.
Is your patio covered or will it be rained on occasionally? - Are your friends and relatives of the larger variety? If so, pick the sturdier models, for obvious reasons.
Just avoid the embarrassment - take it from me.
- If your patio chaise loungers will be exposed to the elements year round, get furniture covers for the inclement months of the year.
They're inexpensive and a good investment if you want to extend the life of your furniture.
Another piece of advice is to try and pick a design, style, and model that will best match your usage.
Patio chaise loungers that are used daily by different types of people several months a year will need to be of a sturdier design than those that are more of a designer piece that is looked at more than it used.
I find the best home use patio chaise loungers to be similar to those found at hotel pools - especially if you have children or teenagers around.
If the crowd will be more of the baby boomer class you should step up to something with cushions and more of a unique styling.
Fundamentally patio chaise loungers are popular because they're so incredibly comfortable.
Comfort is in and of itself a reward most of us deserve.
Whether it's a hard days labor or a stressful day in the office - the first step on the road to relaxation is to first get comfortable