There is quite a history to the 'chaise longue' (spelling correct), which translates to 'long chair', but I won't bore you with it....suffice it to say that the styling runs from Rococco to uber-modern and it's uses range from decorative to cozy to space bridging. Look around your home and see what could be swapped out or added to bring in a chaise...and go from merely having your feet up to utter repose
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| Bit of a velvet rope around this one, but what a focal point, especially in an industrial-chic interior |
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| Serves as punctuation here... |
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| ...and as sculpture here |
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| Lovely reading nook for a bedroom |
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| When stretching out, add a bolster under your knees to keep them from hyper-extending |
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| Bridges the room to serve as a perch for conversing with either side |
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As a room divider
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