March 9th, 2010
Garden furniture sets can be so much more than dull, blocky wooden garden tables and utilitarian garden chairs. While the table and chairs are still the key ingredients in great garden furniture sets, you can choose the right style to suit your needs and meet the demands of fashion!
The wooden garden table is the centrepiece for outdoor entertaining and family dining, so picking the right size is important. If in doubt, go for one that can be extended with an extra panel for special occasions and big gatherings. You should also match it to the size of your garden; too big and you will lose important open space and make your garden look cluttered. The garden chairs should match the table, and as they’re often more ornate, bring out a style- formal, casual, simple or richly shaped.
Of course, not everyone wants to entertain or eat in the garden. Happily, the wooden garden furniture family is as varied as gardens themselves. Garden park benches add a friendly, welcoming feel to a green space and look great in a leafy secluded nook or even just a part of the garden where nothing much like lies to grow.
For something a little more fun, we have wooden swing seats. The kids will love them and the adults will have a great place to relax and watch them play outdoors. If your garden is more open, how about some reclining garden chairs or loungers? Not just for beside the pool, you can also use one to create a perfect haven in the yard. Take a book and enjoy some time in the sun!
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March 4th, 2010
A lot of today’s garden furniture sets are made from plastic, cane or wicker, or from cheap softwoods like pine. Wood garden furniture is better; far more attractive and looks much neater in a leafy garden setting, fitting in without detracting from the natural beauty around it. It’s also less flimsy and if looked after correctly, prolonged exposure to sunlight won’t cause the cracks, discoloration and decay plastic garden furniture sets are prone to.
So, what about wicker garden furniture? Visually, it’s a definite step up from plastic, and good quality wicker and cane woven outdoor furniture can be very comfortable to sit on and nice and light to move around, but it doesn’t stand up to the elements so well. Repeated wetting in the rain can cause rot to set in and your garden furniture set won’t last long outside. We think wicker patio furniture is ideal – and woven cane chairs are great for relaxing inside the house too – but it doesn’t work so well in a permanent outdoor setting.
How about pine? The reason pine is used so much in construction and cabinet making is that it’s fast growing and readily available from plantations all across North America, Europe, and much of the world. However, there is a downside. It isn’t as strong as hardwoods like teak, mahogany or elm, and the long, obvious grain can lead to splintering after prolonged exposure to heat and damp, or just general use over a long period.
Teak is strong and will stand up to long periods of use in all weathers. It also has a lovely honey colouring even when unfinished, and a close grain – no splinters. There is even a pleasing light scent, making it ideal for the task at hand.
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March 2nd, 2010
Once confined to the pavement cafes and bars of Paris and continental Europe, outdoor restaurant dining is growing in popularity every summer, and so have garden furniture sets designed with cafes and bars in mind. What better way to add extra space to your eatery in the summer busy season than with an outdoor coffee table?
Our teak garden furniture sets are ideal. They are durable and splinter-free without sacrificing fashionability. They come in a range of different styles from simple and elegant to beautifully ornate to modern and funky. We have folding teak garden tables that can be stowed away inside easily every night and extendable, modular garden furniture sets that can be added to when you need to cater for a big group.
If you have space out back, why not create a garden dining space? The open air is great for smokers and can help you along the way to a smoke free, family friendly atmosphere inside. You don’t even have to do any elaborate gardening – a few wooden planters filled with green foliage and bright flowers will do wonders for even the dullest concrete environment.
You can choose the garden furniture sets that are ideal for you. Our bar-style teak garden tables and teak bar stools are great for casual drinks and dinner and will save you space, while some generously sized teak outdoor garden tables would give you a great place for big groups, especially with some comfortable teak park benches to match.
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February 24th, 2010
Many people know the quality and beauty of teak as a garden furniture material. It is brimming with natural beauty and can become part of any home or garden environment easily. There is often a misconception that teak garden furniture is a little outmoded, or perhaps more suitable for a really traditional environment, but this perspective could not be further from the truth.
The most amazing thing about teak as a material for making garden furniture sets is its ability to adapt to its surroundings. Granted, teak is a natural and strong wood which fits in well within a traditional atmosphere, but it also looks clean and ‘knows’ just how to blend into an environment without being too obvious.
At Chic Teak we offer a vast range of teak garden furniture for our customers to choose from. All our garden furniture is hand-carved, creating a multitude of designs. Some are more complex and intricate than others, so you are free to choose the level of detail depending on the finished result you desire.
With teak being quite a strong wood it can also lend itself well to bolder and brighter colours, which are often a common feature in a modern garden environment. Simple teak garden furniture sets can be dressed up or down with runners, cushions and foliage as and when necessary.
A modern garden often requires a little bit of boasting and a show off element, so choosing indulgent garden furniture items such as teak loungers can add star quality to a garden to complete the modern look. Ultimately, the best garden furniture transcends the dichotomy of the traditional and the modern.
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February 23rd, 2010
At first thought, garden furniture may not seem like the obvious choice for a present. However, on reflection people realise that it is not only a useful gift, but something that will really make a difference to somebody’s living environment.
In order to buy garden furniture for another person you do need to know them quite well. Garden furniture is often a gift best kept for close friends and family members, as you know their styles and preferences and will have an idea as to what style they prefer in their garden.
Garden furniture should obviously only be given as a gift when people need it, but it is actually quite common to find that people are in need of good quality garden furniture sets. If somebody has just moved into a new home for instance, the garden furniture is likely to be one of the last items they purchase.
Even when people are doing up their homes, they may need a helping hand with some areas and a piece of garden furniture may be something they have been wanting for a while but cannot justify buying it.
When you are choosing garden furniture sets for somebody else, consider their living arrangements and their preferences. If you are buying for a relative with a young family for instance, look at garden furniture sets which the entire family can enjoy.
Our range of garden furniture sets at Chic Teak is perfect for use as gifts as we can deliver the products assembled direct to their door, making it hassle-free all round.
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