There's something exotic about a chaise lounge. Maybe it's because the original term was French - chaise longe means "long chair." Americans substituted the word lounge and the term stuck. No matter how you pronounce it, chaise lounges are a rich addition to any room. Choose a traditional upholstered chaise lounge for your bedroom, a leather chaise lounge for the study, or a double microsuede chaise lounge for movie watching.
True, the selection could be overwhelming, so here are five quick shopping tips:
1. Size: Before browsing any chaise lounges, figure out where yours will go and measure the spot. Look only at lounges that will fit, with plenty of room to walk between it and other furniture.
2. Cost: Decide on a budget, then look only at the chaise lounges that cost that much or less. We don't support buyer's remorse.
3. Material: How important is it that your chaise lounge is easy to clean? If it's going to be bombarded with popcorn every time you use it, for example, cleaning is probably pretty important. Choose a material that can simply be wiped off.
4. Style: Is your family room furniture Early American or antique style? Choose a traditional chaise lounge to match. Is the room contemporary? Maybe a black leather chaise lounge will mix well.
5. Number of loungers: Some contemporary chaise lounges come in a double size, for more fun on movie and game night. Ready to shop?
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