Patios + Terraces
Lie Back and Think of England

Lie Back and Think of England

The garden shouldn't be all hard work - your outdoor space is there to relax you too. And what could be more relaxing than simply lying back on a comfy sunlounger, drink in hand, admiring your handiwork?

There are so many different loungers on the market that you'll be spoilt for choice. Think about the sort of look you want to achieve, be it urban minimalism or chintzy traditional. Also consider how and where the lounger will be stored when the weather turns bad. If you don't have space in a shed you might want to look at a wood lounger that can survive outdoors if treated with preservative. Or if you plan to move it about, choose a lighter weight lounger made of metal.

So whether it's poolside lizard-lounging or patio relaxation you're after, do it in style in one of these lovely loungers.

To see how the Garden Highs team incorporated loungers into one of their designs, read Garden Highs - Decked City Garden. And for advice on choosing stylish, yet durable garden furniture read Go Alfresco.
Avant teak and stainless steel sunbed, £575

Avant teak and stainless steel sunbed, £575

Great for: contemporary gardens

The Avant sun lounger is made from high quality solid teak and stainless steel and will look superb in any modern patio or garden. Its pair of wheels make maneuvering easy, so you can always catch the sun and then move it under cover at the end of the day, although with these sturdy materials you may not need to. The Avant measures 29cm (1ft) high by 210cm (6ft 10in) long by 70cm (2ft 3in) wide. And for that little bit of extra comfort you can also buy an optional headrest to go with it.

Available from: Crocus, PO Box 76, Rotherham S63 9XY. Tel: (0870) 000 1057.
Marina sun lounger, £185

Marina sun lounger, £185

Great for: poolside

The Marina sun lounger is a simple but classic design. It comes with a frame made of hardened aluminium tubes finished with either a silver or white polyester coating. The backrest is adjustable to five positions and the leg-ends are protected from wear by a polypropylene resin elbow.

The design has safety features designed to prevent fingers getting caught between the frame and backrest. Better still, the lounger won't tip over if someone sits on the edge. The plastic-coated polyester fabric is breathable, UV-resistant and has long-lasting anti-microbial protection.

Available from: Southsea Deckchairs Ltd, The Old Council Depot, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LZ. Tel: (023) 9265 2865.
DCTB Tica, £2300

DCTB Tica, £2300

Great for: A luxurious snooze in the garden

Designed as something between a lounger and a chaise-longue, the Tica can achieve any position, from sitting upright to fully reclined with your legs above your head! The bench can be made either from responsibly harvested English oak, a selection of Zambian hardwoods or reclaimed teak. The Tica comes with a contoured headrest in a choice of colours.

Available from: David Craig, The Mill, Mill Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8JE. Tel: (0191) 378 1211.
 
 

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