Creative Ways to Enhance Your Rocking Chair Experience

A famous painting in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris is called   “Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1” but is better known as Whistler’s   mother.  The oil-on-canvas painting by   American-born painter James McNeill Whistler in 1871 shows “Mama”   looking rather uncomfortable on a wooden chair with her feet on a raised   block.

How do I   know what size rocking chair to buy?

We all thank James and Anna for their contribution to the arts,   but Anna Whistler was short in stature and so needed a chair better suited   for her size.  It’s too late for them,   but people buying a rocking chair today will find the tips in this article   useful.

The average person will be able to fit into that chairs   Average between 26 to 30 cm wide and 32 to 37 cm   deep.  Those who are   above normal weight and hip size should consider a bespoke chair.

More important is that of a person Leg length that   must reach the floor while you are sitting to create that   gentle pressure to begin the gentle back and forth motion.   Shorter people (5 ‘to 5’5’ ‘) want to choose a seat height of   16 inches.  Tall people   over six feet will be comfortable in a seat that is 17.5 inches tall, while   those in between will need a seat height of 16 to 17 inches.

A high or low back is a matter of preference and keep in mind that   the weight of the chair will vary from around 15 pounds.  to 50 lbs.    depending on the material.

What   is the best material for a rocking chair?

To answer this question, you need to first address factors that   will help you choose.  To the   Rocking chairs outdoorsThe most important factor   is durability and how they can withstand sunlight, wind and rain.  Basic comfort and price are   secondary.

Factors that affect Indoor rocker are   more involved and include the choice of upholstery, the type of chair, its   weight, price and most importantly, comfort.    If you are king of the house and your partner is queen, then a plush,   “comfy” rocker armchair will be the thrones of your   realm.

Here are some material options:

• Do teenagers who like to party?  – Plastic rocking   chairs

Plastic outdoor furniture made by injection molding is cheap and   abundant.  Plastic tables and rocking   chairs likely occupy the pools and patios of most American homes.  While water and rust   resistant, they will fade in color and eventually   become brittle especially when exposed to UV   rays from sunlight.  But   they’re great for parties and easy to replace if your teen’s party gets out   of hand.

• Do you have a cat with claws?  – HDPE wooden rocking   chairs

High density polyethylene, or HDPE, is a recyclable synthetic   resin (plastic) that can be molded into a material that looks   like wood.  It can be   made into high quality furniture that is durable and Very   resistant to wind and water.    Maintenance is easy with dish soap, water, and a willing teen in need   of some housework.  It can be expensive   too, but the low maintenance, long life, and the fact that “Fluffy”   doesn’t tend to use it as a scratching post make HDPE an attractive option   for a rocking chair.

• Big dreams but little money?  – Rocking chair   softwood

Examples of conifers are Douglas fir, cedar, and redwood, but pine   is most popular for furniture.  Pine is   abundant and inexpensive, but it is Weather not as good as   outdoor furniture.  The   varnish offers some protection from the elements, and regular stains should   help maintain its appearance.  The lack   of durability and resilience is offset by the price.  It is A great choice for a   lightly used indoor rocking chair.

• Looking for sturdy and traditional?  – Rocking chair hardwoods

Examples of hardwoods are Maple, mahogany, oak, teak   and walnut.  As the name   suggests, hardwoods are more durable and difficult to scratch and dent than   softwoods.  you require   painting and staining for outdoors.  Hardwoods are more expensive than   softwoods, but a much better choice for rocking chairs.  They offer sturdy and comfortable seating   in traditional and modern styles.

teak, the same hardwood used for   yachts and outside decks has amazing durability and water   resistance due to its high oil content.  For a rocking chair that is used inside or   outside, teak is better than other hard or soft woods.  The downsides are that it is a little   difficult to maintain and if left alone cand develop a   silver-like patinathe wood color is the only option and, as   expected, more expensive.

• Do you spend hot summer nights with cold lemonade   on your porch?  – Wicker rocking chairs

Like no other material, a wicker rocking chair is reminiscent of   the hot nights on the veranda of a southern plantation house.  Robust and light, it is easy to move, but   it is slightly damaged, causing the fiber strands to fall   out quickly makes it an appropriate addition to the   junkpile.  Natural wickerwork and   antique wicker artifacts can be expensive.    Don’t be fooled by cheap plastic braids that are available at discount   stores.  Like pine, any wicker rocking   chair is best for indoor spaces with light use.

What   type of rocking chair will suit me best?

The double choice between a high or low back rocking chair is easy   compared to choosing the chair style that adorns your living room.  The possibility of upholstery with an   almost unlimited choice of patterns and fabrics must be considered.

Let’s look at some popular styles to narrow down your radio   button:

•     Traditional rocking chair – The traditional   rocking chair is the most common and usually the cheapest.  The Basic Rocker has stood the test of time   and complements any room in any number of designs.  Creatures with paws and tails will soon   learn to nap some distance away from this type of rocking   chair

•     Glider rocking chair – The glider rocker has   more moving parts with a set of levers and hinges that let you rock on an   even keel.  It saves space than a   traditional chair and is more comfortable, but it is prone to malfunction.  It’s also more expensive.

•     Spring rocking chair – If you add some sturdy   springs to the glider you have a mix of traditional and glider rocking   chairs.  Your rocking will lift you up   a bit in an arcing motion supported by the mounted springs.  A hybrid in price, with the cost between   the traditional and the glider.

•     Swivel rocking chair – We are becoming more   and more complex with a swiveling seesaw that offers the possibility of   rotating in a 360 ° circle while rocking.    It’s more expensive and the risk of it breaking increases   exponentially, depending on the number of kids treating it like a little   carousel.

•     Reclining rocking chair – The rocker is the   only type of chair that doubles as a throne that the head of household can   relax on when ruling the quarters.    After rocking gently for a few minutes, pull this lever (or push a   button) and sit back in the perfect position for a long nap.  It’s at the top of the price   list.

Are Rocking   Chairs Good For My Health?

Everyone should understand the health risks of a sedentary   lifestyle by now.  The good news is   that rocking is far from an idle activity.    Rocking has the potential to do that Reduce anxiety and   stress, increase blood circulation, improve general balance, and relieve back   pain.  When mom sings a   quiet lullaby in the seesaw, it will soon calm a screaming child.  That alone will improve the health of everyone   else in the house.

Will a   rocking chair damage my carpet?

A traditional rocking chair Over time, all soil   material is eroded apart from marble or a hard laminate   floor.  They also slide while you swing   and do more damage to a carpet.  Damage   can be avoided by choosing a different type of rocker and possibly having a   barrier between the chair base and the carpet.

There is one final consideration that we cannot offer advice   on.  In this way, you and your partner   decide who controls the remote control of your 60-inch HDTV in your   side-by-side rockers.  The answer is   likely to turn off the TV and ponder life’s deeper problems while gently   rocking back and forth.