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Outside chair with foot stool for winter/ waterproof cushion

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Sowingbees · 21/08/2025 21:23

After excellent suggestions for my outside light thread I would like some more help please.

I intend to continue using my lights and sitting outside even as the weather gets cold but I would like some suggestions please.

Currently sat in a cushioned sun lounger with feet up which is important (I'm on my feet all day)

I have a metal chair so either looking for a waterproof cushion - I won't sit outside when it is raining but if the chair is damp - and footstool

Or

A winter sun lounger that can be kept outside - the furnishings can be kept indoors.

Appreciate this is a bit niche but thought after my earlier success I would ask here.

Thanks.

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Sowingbees · 23/08/2025 08:12

A bump in case anyone this morning has any ideas

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Notsurewheretostarthere · 23/08/2025 08:17

We have a teak steamer lounger that's stayed outside all year around since we bought it in 2009!

Also we have that plastic weave furniture that also stays out all year.

We only put the cushions in from October to March. Otherwise they stay out in the rain.

Notsurewheretostarthere · 23/08/2025 08:18

Also a wrought iron table and chairs - bistro, that we keep out all year and throw a small round IKEA cushion on to sit out in the winter.

LibertyLily · 23/08/2025 09:30

We have outdoor faux rattan furniture from Gloster that's ten years old and has always been kept outside all year round, except the seat cushions which are showerproof only. It wasn't cheap, but still looks like new.

Also have a FeatureDeco faux rattan garden sofa with amazingly deep cushions, very comfortable to lounge on with feet up, but a pain to have to bring the many cushions into garage over winter as they're so huge! Not such good quality as Gloster, but is wearing well after three years.

For garden reading etc I have a (B&Q, non-hanging) egg chair purchased during the pandemic which is extremely cosy as it's large enough to snuggle up - but obviously not one for stretching out on if you've been standing all day @Sowingbees

Sowingbees · 24/08/2025 07:29

Thank you.

Sometimes I just need help to know exactly what to Google.

I love the sound of the teak steam lounger, I never want anything for Christmas so that could be a good combination present.
The IKEA table sounds like a good idea, maybe they do a footstool as well- I love looking round IKEA so will have to book a day @Notsurewheretostarthere

@LibertyLily I do like the look of Rattan furniture, and shower proof cushions is probably all I need- I'm sat outside now but can't use my sun lounger as everything is damp, although warm. I'm currently sat on the kids picnic table on a carrier bag, not very glamorous.
My kids are desperate for an egg chair, but I didn't think they looked comfortable, so interesting to see that they are.

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