Garden Armchairs

What better than a good garden armchair to unwind and peacefully enjoy your outdoor space? Garden chair, outdoor pouf, lounger or armchair – which will be your summer ally? Garden armchairs, like garden chairs, are essentials of outdoor furniture that transform your garden into a designed and harmonious space like the rest of your home. To choose the ideal garden armchair, just as for garden chairs, you need guidance! Follow our advice and explore our complete collection of garden furniture at Maison Pavane.

How to choose a suitable and comfortable garden armchair?

The available space

An essential of garden furniture, the garden armchair will unquestionably be an element that adds chic and style to your outdoor space! So that your garden armchair fits perfectly with your outdoor area, it's important to determine beforehand the available space where you wish to position the armchair. A garden armchair can take up space, so you need to be careful not to clutter the area. For proper display of the armchair, you must know how to present it well; if you're short of space, don't hesitate to use corners. This will add a very cosy feel to your space. Remember to leave space between armchairs for good circulation, it will make the place more pleasant.

Use

Determining the intended use of your armchair beforehand is a vital step. You want to position an armchair by your pool, so you'll need to choose one that resists water! If you plan to move your armchair often, opt for a lightweight one or on wheels. You want to relax or read during a nap time, the rocking or hanging garden armchair is ideal! Finally, let's mention the classic garden armchairs that resemble garden chairs closely, which you can position around a beautiful garden table from Maison Pavane!

Which material to choose for a garden armchair? Metal, plastic – resin, rattan or wood?

Depending on the material you choose for your garden armchair, the maintenance question will obviously be different.

• The metal garden armchair brings durability and modernity to your garden space and requires little maintenance, but will need to be fitted with a garden armchair cushion (with UV treatment for example) if you want maximum comfort,
• The wooden or teak garden armchair will require some care but will strengthen the natural and raw aspect of your outdoor décor,
• The rattan garden armchair is unquestionably the charm asset of a bohemian and romantic garden. Rattan is easy to maintain and protect, a full article on our blog is there to help you care for it properly,
• The woven resin garden armchair can be an excellent compromise: a plasticised material, woven resin offers excellent resistance, real ease of maintenance and the ability to be woven like rattan.

Trend and design alert: the hanging garden armchair

Looking for an ultra-trendy armchair? The hanging garden armchair from Maison Pavane is made for you! With its incredible finish, the hanging armchair is THE perfect piece for décor and trend lovers. You can position it wherever you like, whether in a corner of your terrace, a lovely balcony or in the middle of your garden. The hanging armchair will allow you to create a very cosy atmosphere, it's the "charm" asset of our collections.

How to clean a garden armchair?

Here are some tips depending on the materials you've chosen:

• Plastic: a pinch of baking soda on a sponge soaked in white vinegar will help you restore the original colour.
• Woven resin: using black soap or Marseille soap and a soft sponge will allow you to clean the surface well. For stubborn stains, don't hesitate to use high-pressure cleaning.
• Teak: a soft brush and Marseille soap will be sufficient. Want to bring a renewed shine? Use a greying product.
• Rattan: soapy water and a sponge are ideal for regular washing. If you face stubborn stains, add water mixed with ammonia or salt water.
• Wood: as with teak, a soft brush and Marseille soap are sufficient.
• Metal: for this material, you need either a special brush to gently rub the stains.