Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Teak Outdoor Furniture

By Rene Lacape

Are you the type of person who has a good sense of style and at the same time you want something that lasts no matter if you have to spend extra for it. Teak furniture is definitely something you should consider for your outdoor.

There are many teak furniture to choose from such as tables, chairs, benches and planters.

The first thing you should do before you make drastic decisions in buying this and that, you should measure the space that your furniture will occupy. Then go on to the design. What will you patio highlight? This could be anything from the arbor, planter or pergola. Make yours as unique and as creative as you can for you will surely want something impressive. A little bit of creativity will go a long way. If you think that you don't have any ideas of your own, seek help in friend or anyone around you. It is even better if you seek the opinion of someone who's had experience in designing patios.

Your cushions should compliment the sense of style you have already chosen for your patio, unless of course, you plan to have something that is completely contrast to your patio. It can also be some kind of balance to your furniture. Whatever it is, you can let your imagination run wild. Don't be afraid to experiment with what you have.

When you buy the cushions, also check that it is suitable for the style you have already adopted for your patio. Even if it is meant to be something bolder of subtler from your furniture, your cushions should balance the style altogether. Be brave though, because it is entirely up to you how you want your patio to look like.

Less you confuse over the above, what is even more important when it comes to cushions is the right size. If you have old cushions, set them flat on the ground and get its length, width, thickness and break measurement (the meeting point between the cushion and the seat). You may not be able to get cushions to your exact measurements, but stay within a margin of one inch. These soft cushions will eventually take on the form of your furniture. Or else, go for custom made cushions.

Naturally, you may want to consider outdoor umbrellas for your outdoor furnishings. Well, some options available include the offset umbrella that can auto-tilt to the angle you desire, market umbrellas that are best for tables with a hole in the middle and umbrellas with netting to repel insects.

If you have your eyes set for the market umbrella, make sure you take note of the many aspect of the umbrella such as whether it has a freestanding option and a strong pole. You may also want to choose nylon hubs instead of plastic and a stainless steel base instead of aluminum. You should also choose ones that are made from strong and reliable fabric. Other aspect that caters for convenience of storage is also important. For instance umbrellas that can be folded and are light enough to be carried around.

Some other additional features of outdoor umbrellas that opens and closes using a remote control. There are also umbrellas that can be fixed with lights so that it can aid during night time and creates a good atmosphere too. Apart from that, umbrellas with net have also made debuts in the market and are also becoming a favorite because of its insect repelling advantage.

You have now equipped yourself with some ideas on what you should have for your patio. If you have enough budget to furnish your patio all at once then by all means you should do that. However, if you don't have the budget, you can always buy them stage by stage. Just remember that proper planning will ensure the best looking result and if you look at the task of furnishing your patio as something fun and exciting, you will not feel pressured or burdened by it.

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