At first, I’ll admit, I was skeptical. How could something designed like that possibly have more than 3,000 five-star ratings? And by “like that,” I mean the seemingly gravity-defying curved metal frame that’s supposed to hold a person up to 265 pounds up by a hook. It seemed like it might be too good to be true. To buy: $230; amazon.com. For a bonus feature, I bought this LED-lit version for $20 more. Although it has fewer reviews than the original hanging chaise, it’s the same Best Choice Products lounger with an added light at the top, which makes it perfect for hanging out on summer nights. Whether you’re looking for a backyard book nook, a relaxing deck swing, or a hammock alternative, this swinging lounge chair is calling your name—with or without the lights. Both versions also come in multiple colors to match your outdoor decor, including navy, red, teal, gray, and more. To buy: $250; amazon.com. Before you go ahead and make your purchase, I will note: Assembly is simply not meant for one person, especially if you don’t typically lift weights or heavy things, and you should prepare to break a sweat when putting it together. After all, each pole is quite long and heavy in order to make the chair sturdy, which naturally makes it a bit tricky to put together. Once you get the swing chair assembled, though, I can confirm it will all be worth it. When I laid back on it for the first time, I truly never wanted to get up again. (Just make sure you only get on the seat from the side the way the instruction manual warns.)
