Showroom: Highland House Furniture, 828-328-4519 — Manufacturer: Highland House — Collection: Gigi Chaise
Ask any woman if she could have one luxury item in a bedroom, and a chaise lounge will be at the top of her list. These extra long chairs are the ultimate for lounging late in the morning or cuddling in with the kids. The bedroom furniture stores of Hickory Furniture Mart will show you many options for this decadent way to recline.
Historically, the “chaise longue” was used as a reclining sofa for authoritative figures. Popular in France, carved legs, and heavily draped upholstery made it an overtly feminine statement of luxury. Women’s long dresses were able to drape across the chaise to prevent wrinkling. Used in sitting rooms as well as bedrooms, the chaise became a symbol of wealth and status.
A chaise lounge may be designed with one arm so that someone can simply ease right into it, though two arm styles are just as common. For someone wanting more traditional comfort, an all over upholstered style with plush cushions invites you to lounge. Rich textural fabrics outlined with stylish cords and fringes are the perfect companion to a sumptuously designed bedroom.
Modern furnishings have also embraced the chaise lounge in the bedroom, though in a more minimal fashion. Think of the stripped down Le Corbusier style in tufted leather – the lines present themselves as more of an architectural statement than of comfortable lounging. Many manufacturers have now put their own twist on its simple and elegant style while adding more cushioning for comfort.
When you visit our North Carolina furniture showrooms, you’ll be able to sit in a variety of chaise lounges to see what fits your style the best. Bring your bedroom dimensions so that one of our professional interior designers can help you with the right size and placement.
Let a chaise lounge add that decadence to your bedroom as well as being a functional piece. Choose a covering that invites you to use it rather than letting it become a catch-all for your laundry. You’ll be glad you indulged yourself with this great piece for lounging.