This IKEA Sun Lounger Makes Even the Smallest Patio Feel Like a Luxury Resort – and It's Under $200
You’d never guess that this ultra-sleek IKEA sun lounger is less than $200. Its stylish design will work wonders in your backyard this summer
If there's one furnishing that can instantly make your outdoor space feel like it belongs at a luxury retreat, it's a sun lounger. Elongated in form and built for ultimate relaxation, these chairs invite you to loll back in the chicest fashion, as if you're an off-duty celebrity relaxing poolside at a secluded hotel.
The best sun loungers look chic, feel comfortable, and last well, which means finding one that is a bargain can be rare. However, IKEA's NÄMMARÖ Chaise ticks all of the above boxes – effortlessly chic, acacia wood-made, with glowing reviews – and it comes in at under $200.
Made from acacia wood with an acrylic stain, this outdoor sun lounger is a durable and timeless pick for outdoor lounging. It's designed with an adjustable back that can recline to five different positions and wheels for easy movement. It's available for purchase as is or with two different cushion options.
At first glance, you'd think IKEA's NÄMMARÖ chaise is a luxury buy. Its deep-stained acacia wood, its sleek, slatted design, and its timeless frame make it look like such. But for less than $200, this lounger is a steal – it can help your backyard achieve that luxe, resort-inspired look without breaking the bank.
Plus, its chic style can elevate any corner of your backyard – alongside one end of your patio, next to your pool, or even centerstage on your back deck. It's bound to become your favorite piece of outdoor furniture this summer.
Though IKEA’s NÄMMARÖ chaise is sold with a cushion, I’d recommend buying only the frame and finding a cushion of your choice to achieve the most stylish look possible.
The lounger is sold three ways: by itself, with a tufted cushion, or with a flat cushion. However, my Style Editor senses tell me that the best way to style this sun lounger is with a separately-bought cushion – and as it turns out, I'm not the only one who thinks this way.
Several reviewers for the NÄMMARÖ chaise have mentioned that they've bought their own cushions to complete its look – increasing the chair's comfort level and enhancing its stylistic appeal. This way, the sun lounger becomes a custom product – a style exclusive to your backyard.
To get you started, I've highlighted a few products that I'd use to style IKEA's NÄMMARÖ chaise, below. These pieces are soft in color and accentuated with sweet, whimsical flair – tapping into some of the summer's top outdoor trends in their style and form.
How I'd Style IKEA's NÄMMARÖ Sun Lounger
Decorating with stripes just makes sense for summertime. The soft tan and off-white stripe pattern on this cushion acts as the perfect pop of pattern for your backyard. Made from a durable, weather-resistant fabric, this cushion can handle strong sun and summer rainstorms.
No outdoor furnishing is complete without an outdoor throw pillow – AKA, the cherry on top of backyard design. Style your sun lounger with this effortlessly chic pillow from McGee & Co. Its blooming floral pattern will look perfect in any outdoor setting.
IKEA's NÄMMARÖ sun lounger is very structured in form, so soften up its look by styling this side table right next to it. With its curved legs, twisted joints, and round top surface, this table can add some charming, whimsical flair to your chaise set-up.
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I've outlined a few more picks, below – each just as good-looking as IKEA's model and similar in form, but designed with slightly different features.
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This sun lounger from McGee & Co. is certainly a splurge, but it's one that I think is so worth it. This chair is built to last for years – with a strong and durable teak wood frame and a weather-resistant fabric body. Designed with two rear wheels, this chaise can move all around your backyard with ease.
Designed with vertical wooden slats, this sun lounger is the most similar to IKEA's NÄMMARÖ chaise. Its sleek form can yield a sophisticated look on your back patio. Though it's not sold with a cushion, reviewers remark that it's very comfortable on its own.
This sun lounger from Article just invites you to sit back and relax. Made with an acacia wood frame, it's extra durable for outdoor use. Not only that, but its plush cushion is made with UV and weather-resistant fabric. I love the fact that this lounger has armrests, too – a design feature that'll increase your comfort as you sit back.
IKEA's NÄMMARÖ Chaise can help make your patio space truly feel like an outdoor living room. Style it with a chic cushion, a plush pillow, and a complementary side table to create a scene that feels fit for a 5-star resort.
If this chaise has you surprised at how chic IKEA's outdoor furniture can actually be, I recommend you take a peek at the rest of the brand's NÄMMARÖ series – complete with modular outdoor sofas, privacy screens, storage and more that looks so much more expensive than it is.
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