Sunny days are too glorious to waste on being in the house, especially when you gaze outside and see your elegant teak patio furniture beckoning you outdoors! Teak is the consummate choice to complement your outdoor space with the style of your existing home. Its reputation as a durable, naturally water-resistant material makes it ideal for outside furniture arrangements. The striking wood grain, which eventually weathers to a handsome silvery gray, lends itself to match nearly every exterior decor and patio space. The durability of teak patio furniture has increased in popularity over other woods because of its natural oil and rubber content which resists rot and insects and provides the unique ability to withstand the outside elements for long periods of time in virtually every weather condition.
The diverse styles from which you can choose to decorate your outdoor spaces are virtually limitless. What may immediately come to mind in teak patio furniture sets is a traditional rectangular dining table with chairs. However, there are many other options available, particularly online. which offers the added bonus of saving you from driving around town to multiple furniture stores. You can order in the comfort of your own home and save time and gas in the process.
Outdoor Counter Height Stools
Maybe you are attracted to the whimsical design of a half-moon bench, chair and coffee table set to dress up that satellite seating area. The smaller proportions fit easily in a cozy nook or on your lanai. A contemporary round dining set makes for natural conversation with guests and could be just the right fit for your gazebo. Or perhaps you've been coveting the immensely popular square top table set with high benches that seats eight people comfortably and is perfect for card games and conversation.
If you do have your heart set on that traditional rectangular table, you may want to consider seating options for both large and small gatherings. There are a myriad of sizes and styles available, many with removable table top sections and leaves to create a cozy grouping for a more intimate gathering as well as accommodating large parties.
Perhaps your dining set is complete and you need some accent items or functional pieces for your entertaining area. Or maybe you have a smaller space that needs just the right flourish to add a finishing touch. Other beautiful teak patio furniture essentials include:
• Side tables: Round, square, half moon, counter height and nesting... easy to move and fit in small spaces!
• Lounge chairs: Choose from clean, simple lines or exquisite detailed elegance. Rollers make it easy to catch the sun from all angles, or to move under a tree for shade.
• Tree and planter boxes: Whether square, round or rectangular, show your beautiful plantings and vegetables in their best light.
• Cleanup: Anyone who entertains knows the challenge of tastefully dealing with all those used waste items. Handsome teak trash receptacles are an aesthetically pleasing option, featuring a bonus countertop and hideaway trash compartment.
• And who can resist a teak bar... an indispensable item for entertaining around your patio, pool or hot tub, with ample storage for glasses, barware,and other serving essentials! Paired with stools or chairs, the teak bar will be the center point of your next get together.
After enjoying your teak patio furniture for several years, you may wish to restore the patina back to its original luscious honey tone. Restoring teak is so much easier than other woods - no stripping, no sanding. Simply apply one of several easy-to-apply teak restoring oils available online or in local hardware stores to bring back the natural color to the wood. Then add some teak protector to preserve the finish and keep your teak patio furniture looking as pristine as the day it arrived.