Remember how your dad used to have that one chair in the house that was his and his alone? And no one else was allowed to sit on the chair but him? Great chaise lounges can do that. They can invest you with their power and make you feel like the king of your own castle. With the remote in one hand and a cold drink in the other, sitting back after a long day is perfect when you’ve got the right chair for it.
Planning on buying one for yourself? Here are some pointers you’ll want to know before you go off to shop:
Measure your space
How much space do you have? Get the dimensions right so you know what sizes work with your room. Get the dimensions of the door, too. You could end up taking a few inches off your doorframe just to get the furniture inside.
Imagine how it looks
If that’s not going to work, take a picture of your room instead and bring that along when you look for a new sofa. This helps you match the furniture to the dominant colors and style in your home.
Keep it clean
You’ll spend a lot of time on your couch, whether you’re catching reruns or reboots of your favorite sci-fi show, playing with the cat or sleeping. That could be anywhere from 2 hours to 4 hours a day. The Daily Mail, on the other hand, said Brits spend about 20 hours a week, watching TV. And you can bet many of them are doing it from their chaise lounges. That’s why it’s prudent to go for chairs that are easy to care for and clean. That way, you won’t have to worry about bacteria and germs making themselves at home in your living room.
