A chaise lounge as a household accessory to ensure a comfortable stay began to be widely used in the middle of the last century in parallel with the proliferation of personal cars. A folding design made it possible to conveniently put it in the trunk, transporting it to a remote resting place - the beach, camping, picnic, etc. Today, a separate segment of chaise lounges for summer cottages has formed, which have their own operational and technical features. Accordingly, the selection approach should also focus on the place of use.
Optimal design
From the point of view of the technical structure, form and implementation of functional mechanisms, the transformer model is more practical. In the simplest versions, this is a folding chair made of frame elements covered with fabric. This design is easy to maintain, transport and rest on it. The mechanisms allow the possibility of conversion into a chair, couch, couch, etc. But in terms of reliability - this is not the best option and operation under external influences on the site leads to rapid wear of the control units.
As an alternative, you can offer a monolithic chaise lounge chair for a summer residence, which does not at all imply the possibility of assembly-disassembly, but is characterized by increased resistance, durability and reliability. True, you should also prepare for difficulties in maintenance - at a minimum, a lot of space will be required to store such a deck chair. Next, go to the selection of materials.
Wooden models
Classic garden chairs and seats are made of natural materials. The most common of these is wood. Which breeds should be preferred? In demand are models made of teak, cedar, Scandinavian pine, etc. If you want to buy furniture from more familiar domestic species, then it is better to choose oak, maple and beech.
Non-standard options include wicker and rattan deck chairs. Such options are more expensive, and more capricious in maintenance. Also, a natural vine or vine "sit out" over time and become worthless. The usual wooden deckchairs for summer cottages, which do not tolerate contact with moisture, do not differ in practicality, and it is better not to leave them under the scorching sun. But, again, environmentally friendly material with a natural texture and a noble look on vacation - these are already significant advantages.
Metal models
Also an ambiguous option, which has both pros and cons. You should turn to metal garden furniture if you need a high-strength, rigid and durable construction. In terms of reliability of thin mechanical units for assembling and adjusting individual parts - this is the best choice. The aesthetic benefits of such products may also appear. For example, forged monolithic couches have a fixed back and do not involve movement at all. They are installed as stationary furniture, which also acts as an object of landscape design - this is already determined by the style and decorative properties of a particular product.
In most cases, it is worth choosing combined deckchairs for a summer house made of metal. A rigid steel frame is fitted with a durable fabric, and individual functional parts are finished with leather or artificial rattan. As a result, protective properties and durability are combined with naturalness, original design and functionality.
Plastic models
The simplest version of the chaise lounge, which attracts with its low cost, moisture protection and low weight. As a rule, these are monolithic and non-folding models that resemble ordinary leg beds.
What else are good plastic chaise lounges for giving is a variety of color schemes. You can choose the option directly to the tone of the surrounding landscape gardening composition. But the plastic is quickly worn away, covered with scratches, deformed and cracked under mechanical stress and shock.
Custom options for sun loungers
The very concept of this type of lounge chair provides a lot of opportunities for the implementation of non-standard, but familiar to all structural solutions. For example, swinging models are popular. Usually these are combined structures provided with a supporting metal base with runners, fabric trim and ergonomic handles made of wood or plastic.
You can also find on the market a high-tech chaise lounge-rocking chair for giving with electronic control. What does it mean? Built-in equipment allows you to adjust the chair to the function of vibration. The user himself interacts with the electronics through a remote control.
Another unusual solution is a hanging chaise lounge. According to the traditional scheme, it is suspended at two opposite points by the type of hammock. But in order not to look for well-located trees, support positions are proposed to be arranged in the form of stationary metal racks.
Additional accessories - what to consider?
The task of a standard deck chair is to provide ergonomic support for the back, legs, head and pelvis. At the same time, rest positions can be different, which will require the inclusion of additional elements in the design. These include a footrest, pillows, armrests, etc.
The sun visor will also expand the functionality of a deck chair for summer cottages, and for convenient handling of gadgets, books and magazines it is proposed to equip the design with special holders on the brackets. Convenience of moving the chaise lounge is provided by wheels.
Manufacturers
It is preferable to give preference to products of companies that specialize in the production of garden furniture. These are the companies GREENELL, GoGarden, Forester, Green glade, etc. Among the domestic brands Camping and Olsa can be distinguished. The average cost varies from 2 to 3 thousand rubles. Budget options for plastic models can cost 1 thousand, but the operational resource of this product is unlikely to last longer than two or three seasons.
Multifunctional folding deckchairs for summer cottages are available for 3-5 thousand. The price tag increase is determined not only by transformation mechanisms, but also by production materials. High-strength steel or a rare wood species is more expensive, but the quality of the finishing materials also adds to the price.
Sunbed Care
In the conditions of operation of garden furniture in the country, it is especially important to organize proper care for it. To stain a chaise lounge is easier than simple, and it is more difficult to wash off. Therefore, it will not be out of place to provide a protective cover for the product. What should it be like?
The fundamental separation in the selection is according to the type of material - natural or synthetic. Connoisseurs of environmentally friendly textiles should refer to linen or cotton covers. By the way, the chaise lounge for a summer residence itself can be made of the same materials. But natural matter gets dirty much more willingly, and washing it is more problematic.
More practical synthetics in the form of acrylic and polyester. The structure of the fibers of such tissues is characterized by the ability to repel foreign particles and just as easily wash them. It is best to provide for the presence of special protective layers that can provide a barrier to water, dirt and the sun.
Special attention is paid to the condition of metal and wooden surfaces. So that the wood texture does not burn out, and the steel does not rust, special impregnations and coatings should be used. They are available in the form of paint and varnish mixtures endowed with certain properties. During operation, treatment with protective equipment should be repeated at least every season.