“Please? O please, please, please, PLEASE, can we go to the pool today??!!”

Probably the most popular refrain of the summer, repeated over and over again by every child, fresh out of school and ready for summer vacation! Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but pool season really kicks into high gear once the final school bell rings and kids are set free for two whole months of fun in the sun.

Whether heading to the local town pool, the country club, or for those lucky ones the backyard pool, children and parents are all looking to unwind and relax in the cool invigorating water! Picture, however, heading to the pool for the day and discovering broken and grubby pool furniture, (or worse, no pool furniture at all!)?

No matter what the budget is, it is possible to outfit a pool area with beautiful, top quality commercial grade pool furniture. Picking the perfect furniture may seem like a challenging task, but with a little bit of research, discovering the right furniture can be simple.

The most popular choice for chaise lounges and poolside tables and chairs are those made of strong and durable plastic. This furniture is stain resistant, and impervious to chlorine, salty air, sun and other harsh weather conditions. It is also stackable, easily movable, and simple to clean! It’s easy to see why plastic pool furniture is a designer’s choice with all the attractive finishes available, including finishes designed to look just like wood, metal or wicker!

Aluminum framed pool furniture has a stellar reputation - and has earned it! It is light weight, durable and attractive! You can select from the very trendy aluminum frame with vinyl strap furniture, or go for beautiful (and weather resistant) fabric slings. Both the straps and fabric slings are available in a wide array of hues and styles, so it’s easy to find furniture that will perfectly complete any outdoor location. Straps and slings are also easy to change, which means more money saved! Many hotels, resorts, residential living facilities, cruise ships and much more realized long ago the worth of aluminum framed furniture.

Recycled plastic pool furniture is the option for you if you truly want to “set it out and forget it”. This virtually no-maintenance material is designed to withstand the harshest winters or the hottest summers. Usually made from HDF (High-Density Polyethylene), which is derived from post-consumer bottle waste (i.e. milk jugs or soda bottles), this is a truly budget (and eco!) friendly choice. You can really spice your pool area with vivid colors like yellow, red or teal!

The appearance of the poolside area is critical to business, and can be a deciding factor in how much revenue is generated. Not only can the look of the pool furniture draw in, or drive away customers - it can be a safety hazard also. Commercial grade pool furniture is designed to withstand much more than retail furniture can. Retail shops may be a great place to outfit your backyard swimming pool, but a lawsuit over a customer injured because of poor quality pool furniture can really put a dent in business! With the wide variety of materials available, it is easy to choose pool furniture that will perfectly complement your establishment (and your budget!) and make your visitors, “visitors for life”! Don’t forget the poolside picnic tables and chairs to complete your pool furniture shopping list.