Sun Lounges for Reclining Outdoors
A sun lounge provides a more extended place to sit or recline than an outdoor lounge chair. Long proportions support the body from head to foot, while adjustable backrests across selected designs allow the seating position to move between upright reading and more reclined resting. Consider how you expect to use the lounger as well as where it will be positioned. Adjustable designs provide greater flexibility throughout the day, while fixed forms offer a more consistent reclining position.
Poolside Sun Lounges
Sun lounges are particularly suited to poolside spaces, where their low profile creates a dedicated place to recline without introducing the scale of a sofa or larger lounge setting. When positioning furniture beside a pool, consider the available circulation space as well as how easily the lounger can be repositioned. Selected designs include wheels or lightweight frames that make moving the furniture around an outdoor area easier.
Mesh and Cushioned Sun Loungers
The seating surface changes both the appearance and feel of a sun lounger. Mesh creates a streamlined profile and allows air to move through the surface, while cushioned designs provide a softer, more upholstered place to recline. Huset’s collection includes powder-coated aluminium frames paired with mesh, outdoor fabrics and cushions across different designs. Refer to the individual product specifications and care instructions when considering materials, maintenance and outdoor exposure.
Adjustable Sun Lounges
An adjustable backrest allows a sun lounge to accommodate different positions throughout the day. Raise the back for reading or conversation, then lower it when you want to recline further. The number of positions and adjustment mechanism vary between designs. Check the individual product specifications when comparing loungers if adjustability is an important part of how you intend to use the furniture.
Complete Your Poolside Setting
Position an Outdoor Side Table beside your sun lounge to keep drinks, books and other items within reach. For upright individual seating elsewhere in the outdoor space, explore Outdoor Lounge Chairs.
Explore Outdoor Sun Lounges at Huset
Explore outdoor sun lounges online or visit Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected loungers, materials and finishes. If there is a particular sun lounge you would like to see, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
The terms generally describe the same type of outdoor furniture. Both refer to elongated outdoor seating designed for reclining.
An outdoor side table can provide a compact surface for drinks, books and other items without requiring the footprint of a larger coffee table.
Selected sun lounges can be viewed at Huset's Cheltenham showroom. Contact the team before visiting if you would like to confirm whether a particular model is currently on display.
A sun lounge is an elongated outdoor seat designed for reclining. Unlike a standard lounge chair, it supports the legs as well as the upper body and is commonly used beside pools, on terraces and in other outdoor areas.
Many are, but not all. Adjustable designs allow the backrest to move between different positions for sitting more upright or reclining. Check the specifications for the individual product.
Mesh provides a more streamlined seating surface with airflow through the material, while cushioned loungers offer a softer, more upholstered feel. The right option depends on your preferred seating experience and maintenance requirements.