Garden loungers are the ideal luxury item that won’t cost the earth.  You can enjoy your summer and even your spring and autumn out in your backyard with these durable pieces of garden furniture.  While some want to enjoy reclining by the pool and others wish to spend time sunning themselves on the patio, there is no other item of garden furniture that does it all and looks as good.

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy your loungers and recliners and finding the right garden lounger is all about knowing what you want to use it for and what material is going to be the very best for you and your own personal needs.  While teak is popular, it can also be rather pricey, so you any want to consider some of the alternatives such as wicker or bamboo or even plastic. You may opt to buy something less expensive and make it look the part with some flash accessories.  This can be easily achieved by adding garden seats which can double up as side tables or including items such as cast iron benches as daybeds.

The most versatile design include the ones that are able to lye completely flat so that they can be used as garden benches for the additional seating that you may need from time to time.  Cushions are also all important and having a wide selection of good cushions for your garden furniture will liven up your backyards as well as making the whole experience of outdoor living that much more comfortable.

Some of the top retailers offering quality and affordable garden loungers include Amazon, Frontgate and Overstock. Chaise Lounges and Lands End also have a wide range for you to choose from.  If you are in the market and have found something that you think is suitable, it is always a good idea to first find reviews on that particular design and make before buying.  This way you will get a much better idea of what the general public have to say about the quality of the product as opposed to only hearing the companies sales pitch.  Good products will come with guarantees or warrantees and you should also take into consideration the shipping cost before making your decision to buy.

While teak may be a little more expensive than other hardwoods, there is good reason to consider it as a long term investment in your garden.  Teak has been known to be the royal option when it comes to garden furniture due to it’s ability to age in such a classic manner and teak wood is also very popular due to its natural ability to keep pests away with a built in pest repellent.

So what type of garden furniture should you consider having made or bought in teak?  The wood is used in a collection of different patio furniture options from deck chairs to chaise loungers, outdoor lounger to garden recliners, benches and steamers.  Whatever your need, your taste or your location, there is a teak collection that will suit your needs.

If you are looking for a versatile piece of furniture for your outdoor living, then the ideal one stop shop would be the teak steamer.  It can be laid flat to work as a bench, or can be moved around from patio to pool and used as a lounger.  The steamer has the distinctive design of being in three parts allowing for more comfort and more versatile use.

Essentially, you should expect to pay in the region of $350-$400 for a teak steamer.  When making your purchase, ensure that you know what kind of maintenance is going to be best as this is wood and will require some maintenance to ensure long lasting enjoyment. Another thing to look at is whether your steamer has a wheel on the back legs or not.  If you plan to be moving your steamer from one location to another, then it is a very good idea to have a wheeled axis on the back legs for easy movement and less damage.

Teak furniture showcase have a good selection of different designs that you can look at, but there are also a wide variety of stores that offer steamers at discounted prices.  Of those, take a look at Amazon, Target and Golden teak.  Your teak steamer chair may or may not have a steamer cushion included.  Before buying a cushion, research what others have to say about various options online.  The thickness of the cushion as well as the sticking and fabric are important things to watch out for.  Amazon is a great source of online reviews.

Garden seats are no longer just a functional addition to the garden, but are actually features of your garden design.  While swing seats are very popular for porches and patios, the garden seat which can take the shape of a garden bench, kneeler, small tale or cushioned planter are making splashes in the garden.

The garden swing is an ever popular option for any garden, particularly if you have children.  Swings are fun, romantic and a great place to just wind down after a long day, but they are often very difficult to move and don’t always make the most versatile seating option.  Garden benches and garden recliners are great for offering seating for more than one and can add a little extra to the overall look of the garden, but it is the humble garden seat that is the most versatile piece of garden furniture that you can invest in.

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Some of the most popular seat designs available online are the Janice Minor Moroccan Style Garden Seat which can be sourced through Nieman Marcus or Horchow for $590 inclusive of free shipping.  If your garden is not that fancy, you could opt for something a little more duel purpose such as the Williams Soma Home Garden Seat which can also be used as a side table and comes in an attractive wicker material.  This design retails for around $250.

Alternatively you could design to go for something special with an even better price.  The Rosewood Garden Seat which can work s a seat, a plant stand or a side table and can be found through Amazon for just $160.  Remember to research all reviews on the products that you are interested in to ensure that the quality of manufacture is as good as the pictures depict.

While these items are smaller and more versatile, you may wish to invest in some small attractive cushions to increase their comfort level and add that little something unique that every garden deserves.