Different Styles of a Beach Lounge Chair are Suited for Different Uses

There are some different styles of the basic beach lounge chair available on the market today. Each type has characteristics which makes them better suited for certain uses than others. Lets take a quick look at these different designs and for what uses they are best suited.

One of the original beach lounge chair styles is an Adirondack version of a lounger. These are usually made out of wood or recyclable plastic resin "lumber" that actually resemble wood. Most of these are quite comfortable, being slightly contoured to fit your body. Whether wood or not, they are usually offered in a variety of colors and have optional cushions, also in a great selection of colors and fabrics. Though not overly heavy, they are not really portable for hauling down to the beach. These are best in your backyard or around a pool where you can just leave them where they're at or scoot them to where you need them. This style is often seen at resorts, either around a pool or lined up on a beach. They are classy, they look good, they are durable and they give a good overall impression to resort clients, or guests around your personal pool.

Besides the more deluxe Adirondack style, you can also get beach loungers that have a wood frame with a fabric cover. And though these do fold up nicely, they are also best suited at pool side or at an resort.

Another distinct style of the beach lounge chair is one with an aluminum frame with either wood or plastic arm rests. This form of a lounge chair is often more sophisticated than you would originally guess. Many of them are ergonomic, with special cushions to tuck behind your back or head or under your knees. Others have what is known as a ponytail or face down hole which makes lying on your back or stomach more comfortable (think lying face down and reading a book). These types of loungers are more adjustable than the Adirondack style, with such things as arm rests that can be either up or down and out of the way. You can get an aluminum framed beach lounge chair in a variety of water resistant fabrics in many colors and designs.

Naturally these loungers work well at the pool or in your back yard, but one great thing about these chairs are that they are lightweight, so they are very portable. So the main recommended use for this style is a beach chair lounger is to take with you to the lake shore or ocean beach. Some even come with a special carrying strap or case. The aluminum framed lounger comes in many styles and start at a variety of price points, so you are bound to find one to suit your need and your budget.

Many people may argue that the last design I am going to discuss is not even a real beach lounge chair. True, it is also known as a portable beach mat, but it qualifies as a lounger because it has a steel frame and an adjustable, reclining back rest. This lounger folds up and has a carrying strap, so it almost looks like a bag, some even have an outer zippered pocket which contributes to this look. So these are the ultimate for portability. Not only great for quick trips to the park or beach, but also great for camping.

With spring and summer just around the corner, a new lounger may be just the thing you need. But remember to carefully consider how your beach lounge chair will be used before deciding which design will work best for you.