It's Officially 'Sun Lounger Season' — And I Just Found Three Trending Styles to Shop

For soaking up the sun and lazy lounging, these outdoor lounge chairs are the answer — they're durable, comfortable, and stylish (of course)

in-ground pool surrounded by grass and lined with five chaise lounge chairs
Place a set of sun loungers right beside your pool to soak up the sun after a dip in the water.
(Image credit: Michael Clifford. Design: Jenni Kayne)

All of the recent warm weather has me more than excited for the summertime. But the past weekend I found myself desperate to soak it all up, but with absolutely nowhere comfortable to sit in my garden. Yes — it's time to go sun lounger shopping.

I'd argue that not many things top the feeling of reclining in the sun. But to truly enjoy it, you need the perfect lounger. You see, not all lounge chairs are created equal. Here at Livingetc, we have high standards for what we deem the best garden furniture — and sun loungers are no exception.

That means it's time to say goodbye to flimsy plastic frames, mesh-backed styles, and anything that won't last through the summer. We only want the good stuff — outdoor lounge chairs with high quality frames (ones made of teak, acacia, or powder-coated aluminum), comfortable weather and UV-resistant cushions, and of course, a sleek design.

Below, I've highlighted three sun loungers that have my style editor stamp of approval (which is hard to get, mind you). Your backyard deserves a stylish piece of furniture, and you deserve a comfortable spot to relax this summer — so, make it one of these sun loungers.

And while the best outdoor lounge chair might serve as the perfect spot to relax, no patio is complete without a source of shade (let's be safe, everyone).

But no stress, we have a round-up of the best garden parasols that will be the perfect complement to your sun lounger — helping you create the ultimate outdoor oasis you'll never want to leave

Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin is a New York-based Style Editor for Livingetc who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world, whether that was taking sewing classes in her hometown, or flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. She spent hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs, often sharing her opinions as if the TV could hear her.

After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was here she refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While there to study fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that felt intentional and personal.

After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at Tom Ford and later Cosmopolitan Magazine. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun