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.

Teak is popular for all kinds of outdoor furniture from recliners to takes and chaise loungers to benches.  Why are they so popular?  Besides being beautiful to look at, the wood is extremely durable and ages wonderfully into a grey wood that will look wonderful on any patio. Teak also has a natural resistance to pestilence which means that it requires less maintenance than other hardwoods and it deals very well with a harsh sun, so is ideal for most climatic conditions.

Teak loungers are available as teak steamers, sun loungers and chaise lounges depending on the style and design that takes your fancy.  Often they can be purchased with their own cushions, but sometimes these need to be purchased separately.  Getting your cushions made to order is not expensive and will ensure that they fit in with your other garden furniture fabric choice.  Good cushions generally are easy to clean and have a decent thickness which will make them that much more comfortable.

When searching for a lounger, take into consideration that most loungers have a raised back which can often be set into three or four different positions, whilst a steamer can also have your legs in a different position.  They are often more comfortable, but only have two or three back positions.  For a few retailers the terms lounger and steamer are interchangeable, but not for all.  Loungers range from just a couple hundred dollars to a few thousands depending on your personal preference on design and comfort level.  Although teak is considerably more expensive than some other woods, it is far more durable and very easy to maintain.  Look for loungers from the following retailers to find the best prices, Thos Baker, Teak House and Target.

Alternatives to teak that are far less expensive, but are durable and classic include wrought iron and cast iron garden furniture.  Cast iron benches are often used as outdoor daybeds and pool lounges and can be left outdoors in any weather without needing any major maintenance.