Saturday 10 December 2011

Covers for Chaise Lounges


Covers for chaise lounges serve an important purpose.  As the popularity of the American version of chaise lounges grows, the amount of used and worn chaise chairs increases, as well.  These chairs are, also, a popular piece of furniture on patios and around pools.  If you have a favorite lounge or are looking to purchase one, you may be interested to know what a cover for chaise lounges can offer you and your furniture.
Basically, there are two types of chaise lounge covers.  These types are indoor chaise covers and outdoor chaise covers.  Covers for indoor chaise lounge chairs are made to be comfortable and visually appealing.  Most of these fit snugly to the furniture and will tie or attach with snaps or Vecro.  The benefits of using covers on your indoor furniture include reducing visible wear on cushions or upholstery.  Another benefit would be to keep stains from your chair if you have pets or children.  An overlooked purpose is to change the look of a piece for redecorating purposes or restyling a room.
Outdoor chaise lounge covers are, typically, made from a more hardy material such as vinyl.  Most of these slipcovers aren’t made to be sat or laid on.  They should be removed when the time comes to use the furniture.  There is a purpose for these, however.  Outdoor or patio furniture goes through a lot with the weather and sun.  Many materials that are used to make a chaise lounge or hold it together will suffer from exposure to sun and moisture.  Outdoor covers serve to protect the seats from such elements.  Replacing a cover is much more affordable than replacing an entire piece of furniture.
Regardless, if you are looking for an indoor or outdoor cover, keep an eye out for quality materials and solid stitching.  Some discount covers come apart at the seams very easily which really defeats the purpose of the purchase.  There are few things more disappointing around the home than buying something that isn’t capable of doing what it is advertised to do.  Save some money and look for quality.

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