The finest lounge chairs must meet a few criteria. Firstly they must be comfortable to sit in – many chairs appear to be comfortable when you try them in the shop, but after ten minutes of sitting in them whilst bearing the beating sun, most chairs aren’t actually that comfortable. Secondly, they should be adjustable – not everyone is the same size, and not everyone is comfortable in the same position. Also, you might use the chair for different things (such as reading and lying down) so you need it to adjust accordingly. Thirdly, you need to make sure that when buying a hard lounge chair (such as a wooden one) that it comes with some kind of pillows/cushion set. Lying on hard wood is no fun, and though they look nice no one will ever use them. What the chair is made from must also be taken into consideration for another reason; how long it will last. Obviously, when investing in a patio lounge chair (or two) you want to make sure that you’re getting value for money, and you want your product to last. You also don’t want to be having to come back in a year’s time to buy a new chair, so longevity is a key factor. In addition to finding out if a lounger comes with cushions, you should also enquire as to whether it comes with a cover of sorts. If not, be sure to invest in one as soon as possible, as a good patio chair cover will save you money in the long run, as it’ll keep your furniture fresh for years to come.

The best make of chair that I have encountered is Strathwood. They make a set of anti-gravity recliners that are built for luxury. Many of the chairs even include head-rests/cushions built in to them, and have a soft but solid and supportive mesh exterior. I saw one particularly exciting patio lounge chair the other day – it was essentially a folding camping chair but it had a canopy roof on the top of it. I was even more impressed when I saw that it folded up and could be placed into a small bag around the size of a half a meter long.