| This summer's new product for relaxing in the garden | | | | 5. Ensure that the make up of the metal frame parts |
| or by the pool will be the swing beds. Looking | | | | are powder coated as this will lengthen the products |
| something in between a camp bed and a hammock | | | | life. |
| they have been penned by many designers as the | | | | 6. If you opt for a wood swing bed, remember that |
| "garden chaise lounge". | | | | it may need treating with a stain or preservative |
| Swing beds come in many different styles and | | | | every year and if you are not prepared to undertake |
| finishes, although the overall theme is the same, | | | | the work, then opt for a powder coated metal |
| allowing the user to lie flat out in comfort whilst | | | | framed bed. |
| rocking gently. | | | | 7. Make sure that the swing bed can be easily |
| How to choose a swing bed | | | | dismantle if you intend storing it inside during the |
| 1. Firstly take into consideration whether you will be | | | | winter months. |
| using the swing bed on your own or whether there | | | | A lot of people buy swing beds instead of a camp |
| may be times when two people will want to use it at | | | | bed and use them for accommodating guests. This is |
| the same time, maybe those romantic moments. If | | | | particularly useful if you are short of room in your |
| there is going to more than one person on the swing | | | | house as most are fully collapsible. One point worth |
| bed then you definitely need a double swing bed. | | | | remembering is that the bed does rock or swing, so |
| 2. Some swing beds come with removable fabric | | | | you will have to put something under the rockers to |
| which may not be waterproof, so ensure that if you | | | | stop the movement. |
| intend leaving it outside all year round or even at | | | | Unlike the hammock which gives a sideways rocking |
| nigh, you need a waterproof fabric such as Textaline, | | | | movement, swing beds give a forward to back |
| which is made from plastic. | | | | rocking movement and do not hug the body as much |
| 3. You should always measure the area where you | | | | as a hammock. They are a totally different concept |
| are going to locate the swing bed and ensure that it | | | | to the hammock and provide an equally enjoyable |
| will fit comfortably and allow for easy access around | | | | sitting or lying space. |
| the swing bed. | | | | In recent years they have become extremely |
| 4. If you intend sleeping on the swing bed then try | | | | popular around swimming pools and set to become a |
| to buy a model that comes with pre-installed | | | | great must have product for the coming seasons. |
| cushions. | | | | |