The best sun loungers for soaking up the summer sun
For a nation that has had to spend much of the springtime indoors, there is little more appealing than a warm summer afternoon relaxing on a sun lounger. Where better to soak up the rays (and kick off our tans) than the comfort of our own gardens?
If the idea of summer days spent lounging around, getting through your lockdown book purchases and sipping on an Aperol Spritz sounds appealing, look no further.
Your perfect garden oasis could be just a stone's throw away. We’ve searched high and low to find the best sun loungers available now.
1.Argos Home Metal Set of 2 Sun Lounger Chairs
This fully-assembled set of sun loungers is a dream come true for those of you who can’t wait to get out in the sun. The seats are 66 centimetres wide, making them a bit more generous than the average chair, while also offering multiple reclining positions to choose from. With a two-year warranty, these all-weather sun loungers offer great long-term value, too.
2. Berkhamsted Reclining Sun Lounger Set with Cushions and Table
This pair of sun loungers (and a matching glass-topped table!) ticks every box you can think of; they’re cushioned, reclining and rattan (which, as we all know, stands the test of time when left outside). They even come with pillows. With a particularly sturdy base, each ‘Berkhamsted’ reclines to five adjustable positions for maximum comfort.
3. Jambi blue and orange woven sun lounger
With a coat of many colours, this rainbow-hued sun lounger would make a statement in any garden. Its curvy, retro shape is accentuated by a base of flexible, hand-woven plastic in green, yellow, orange, red, pink and blue - all of which is supported by a sturdy metal frame.
You can also create an eye-catching garden nook with Habitat's colour co-ordinated garden bench.
4. Argos Home Argenta Rattan Effect Day Sofa
Though this outdoor sofa isn’t your typical sun lounger, it does everything you would hope from a lounger and more. With a gorgeous rattan-effect base, the cushioned seating area can fit up to three adults. Its large canopy will shelter your loved ones from the sun and wind, as and when required. It’s also fully assembled, so there’s no need to worry about digging out the toolbox.
5. Havana - Modern Sun Loungers and Parasol
Show-stopping summer set-ups don’t get more glam than matching a pair of sleek sun loungers with an oversized cantilever parasol. This particular package, which comes with all three in Charcoal, includes reclining sun loungers and the 260-degree ‘Havana’ parasol, all of which are adjustable. The frame has even been powder coated for durability and a premium quality finish. The set takes about three weeks to be produced and delivered, but at such great value, it’s worth the wait.
6. Oléron Solid Teak Garden Sun Lounger on Wheels
Oléron's beautiful and ergonomically-supportive teak sun lounger is not to be overlooked. Made from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, this sun lounger is not only a gorgeous piece of garden furniture, but also helps forest preservation and biodiversity. There’s even an innovative little sliding shelf concealed in its structure, which can be pulled out to support summertime reads and cocktails. As the cushion is sold separately, you can also colour-match it to your existing garden decor.
7. Fatboy Beanbag Chair Rocker
This rocking sun lounger is a great investment for kids and young adults who would love to bring a bean bag outdoors. It’s anti-slip, with the seat far enough off the ground, so you can move a beanbag in and out of the house without getting it mucky or tracking grass inside. It’s worth noting that, while the chair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, only some of Fatboy’s beanbags are, and their outdoor beanbags tend to be double the price. As a cost-saving hack, you could pair the chair with any of Lumaland’s affordable outdoor bean bags - they are just 20cm smaller than Fatboy’s Original and come in a wide variety of colours.
