Lounger chair: features, models and choices

A recliner chair or a chaise longue at home makes it easy to change the position of the body while relaxing, sitting comfortably in any circumstance. Similar to popular beach seating, it offers the convenience of outdoor seating or indoor seating. Depending on the change in the angle of inclination of the headrest, you can get a comfortable chair or a full-fledged lounger on which you can sunbathe. With such a piece of furniture, no interior will seem boring or banal.

When choosing a wooden chaise longue chair for an apartment and a house, trying on a soft, folding or plastic version of a lounger, it is worth considering all the factors. It's not just design that matters. The dimensions of the recliner chair, design features are of great importance for the comfortable use of this piece of furniture. Moreover, it largely depends on the correct choice whether the chaise longue will become an important part of the furnishings or turn into a uselessly dusty accessory.

The reclining chair is a transforming structure in which the headrest can take a horizontal or inclined position at different angles. Outwardly, it can look like a regular cot or beach chaise longue in outdoor or interior design. The versatile models are made of easy-to-clean, moisture-resistant materials and can withstand outdoor use.

Modern manufacturers turn sun loungers into real works of design art. This can be a comfortable soft couch or a special cradle for the baby, which keeps him in a semi-upright position. Among the modifications, there are options with awnings, changing the inclination of headrests, backs, footrests. In addition, the recliner chair can be supplemented with castors, folding sections.

The body of such a chaise longue is made of hard materials. These include plastic, metal (most often aluminum), wood. The upper part of the lounger chair is made of rattan, wooden planks, tarpaulin or canvas. Popular and soft upholstery with a foam backing, covers made of fabrics with a different composition from natural to mixed.

The obvious advantages of home loungers include:

• portable design;
• adjustable position of the headrest and backrest;
• compact storage;
• comfortable body position, conducive to relaxation;
• affordable cost;
• wide range of design options;
• the presence of children's and adult models;
• simplicity and brevity.

There are also disadvantages. The lounger chair is designed for a certain load, it is quite easy to break. Most often, sun loungers are considered an element of the country setting. In the interior of the apartment, they may not look presentable enough, they require an appropriate entourage.

All recliners are standard sizes to match a classic bed. They refer to transforming solutions, available with a footrest, in a 3-in-1 clamshell format, in other versions.

Several options are considered the most popular.

• With armrests. They provide additional support for the elbows. In a semi-seated position in such a reclining chair, it is convenient to read or chat with friends.

• With a reclining backrest. All models of chaise lounges provide for the possibility of changing the position of the back. Their number can vary from 2 to 6. If there is also a transforming footrest, we can talk about the possibility of converting the lounger into a full-fledged chair.

• With cushions and soft headrests. The most comfortable option. It often looks like a small couch. There are options with leather and fabric upholstery.

Sun loungers for home use and country recreation can be made of different materials.

• Made of wood. A wooden chaise longue is a classic that goes well with various interior solutions. Models in different designs may include soft pads and inserts.

• Made of plastic. Lightweight inexpensive sun loungers are budget purchases. They are considered as street options. The foldable plastic recliner is perfect for relaxing by the pool.

• Made of metal. The most durable, with an aluminum or steel frame. The frame part is always complemented by a stretch fabric - made of canvas, tarpaulin, and other materials.

• Artificial rattan. Classic wicker solutions suitable for indoor and outdoor installation. Rattan loungers look attractive, are not afraid of bad weather, but have a limited lifespan.

• Combined. They combine 2 or more materials. These lounger chairs look interesting, they are more comfortable.

Among the firms that produce lounger chairs, there are many manufacturers that are well known to Russians. It is worth paying attention to the fact that most of the products, indeed, correspond to modern design trends and allow you to find the optimal solution for interior decoration in different styles.

Some of the most significant, trustworthy brands include some firms.

• Sundays. Under its own brand, the company produces high-class sun loungers for decorating recreation areas in the country and in the house. The products are made in China, have soft textile upholstery and a sturdy aluminum or wood frame. The sun loungers of this brand look modern and presentable.

• Hoff. One of the largest suppliers of modern sun loungers to the Russian market. In the chain stores you can find classic Norman, Lafuma clamshell loungers with backrest adjustment in 3 positions. In the design of the sun loungers, metal and textile tension parts are used.

• Olsa. A brand that creates stylish designer lounge chairs for home and summer cottages. The Belarusian company today successfully exports its furniture abroad. Among the popular models are the Leonardo and Alberto-2 chaise lounges with a soft mattress, and other models that allow you to adapt the resting place to almost any conditions.

In order to choose the right lounger chair for a house or apartment, you must pay attention to a number of characteristics.

The appearance of the lounger chair is of great importance. Its design should match the style of the interior and the overall color scheme of the living room or terrace. So, models with rattan wicker seats harmonize with country style, a minimalist space needs cots in the Scandinavian spirit, wooden structures with soft floral covers will be the perfect solution for a romantic Provence. Ultra-modern polypropylene or acrylic will fit well into a kitsch interior.

A quality chaise longue for a house or apartment should take into account the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of the body. When choosing a recliner chair, you should pay attention to its orthopedic properties, the presence of a sun visor, the number of adjustable backrest positions. This is the only way to get a truly comfortable place to rest without facing back pain and other sources of discomfort.

Lounge chairs are highly regarded for their compactness and lightness. The transforming furniture can be easily removed and taken out, if necessary, transported to the dacha.

The frame of a recliner chair for an apartment does not have to be moisture resistant, but it must withstand mechanical stress and be easy to clean. It is better to choose street models among the options with a washable coating.

If we are talking about the usual street version for relaxing by the water, sunbathing, you can get by with tough execution. For use in the interior, it is better to choose a model that can become a spare bed, replace the couch.

Following these recommendations, you can choose a comfortable reclining soft or hard chaise lounge, with or without a mattress, getting a comfortable resting place in the space of a house or apartment.

In the next video, you will learn how to make a do-it-yourself lounger chair.