Why teak wood is very popular for making outdoor furniture? Hundreds of years ago, teak became sought after around the world by shipbuilders because of the wood’s natural ability to repel water and rot. When used in furniture, particularly in outdoor furniture, teak’s natural water-repellency and durability are key. If teak can live in water for centuries, surely it can live in the backyard without fear of mold and mildew growth. From where is teak wood originated? Teak wood is on ...

Does teak garden furniture need to be treated? As opposed to most types of wood, teak requires no protective treatments in the form of paints, varnishes and oiling because it is naturally oily and therefore resistant to the outdoor extremes. However, we could use teak sealer to add an extra layer of protection, or teak protector to maintain teak’s honey-brown color. If left untreated, our teak garden furniture will weather to a coveted silvery-grey patina. How to treat teak wood outdoor ...

Teak outdoor furniture pros. If you are looking for outdoor furniture that is strong, durable, has a solid and luxurious appearance for your patio, garden, terrace or pool deck, teak outdoor furniture can be the right choice. Teak wood has characteristics that meet all these criteria. Included in the category of hardwoods that have beautiful colors and textures, teak wood furniture has a beautiful appearance and long-term durability. Here we take a look at the pros and cons of teak outdoor furni ...

What is Teak Wood and where is it from? Indonesia is one of the tropical countries producing the best quality wood in the world. One of the most popular types of wood from Indonesia's forests is teak wood. Classified in the category of hardwood, teak wood is used for shipbuilding since the middle ages and continues to be used today in the construction of ships, high-end yachts, boats, building construction, and furniture manufacture. Why manufacturing outdoor furniture using teak wood? T ...

What is handcrafted furniture? It is exactly like how it sounds. Handcrafted furniture is a furniture that is built and assembled using someone’s hands. While that may be true, you should also be aware that the term “handcrafted” also applies to furniture with mass-produced parts that are literally assembled by hand. The perceived values of uniqueness and applied skills of an artisan are no longer in the equation. This usage reduces “handmade” to a superficial stage ...

Rattan planter is a perfect choice. You might be confused to decide which planters or which stands are suitable for your plants and flowers. There are a lot of gorgeous platers and stands offered in various material available in your favorite shop. Choosing planters and stands with different heights and textures is the key to use them as décor to boost your flowers and plants stand out. Rattan is a solution as one of earthy material beloved for its charm, natural beauty, and instant eye-c ...

Popularity of rattan. Rattan is growing in popularity for both exterior and interior design. Rattan pendant lighting is a simple way we can capture the new wave. The natural appearance of various unique shape of rattan pendant light catch our attention immediately. Rattan pendant lights come in various shapes and sizes, making it easy to find something that fits the room and budget. As rattan pendant lights become more common in-home décor, we can see a lot more of it in stores and staged ...

“Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” This quote most of us recognize from story Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Instead of talking who's the fairest, we're talking about the mirror itself in this article. Mirror has become a necessity for our daily lives. Even a simpler mirror can leave a great impact on our lifestyle. After all, mirrors are said to be the core of our interior decoration. In addition to being enchanting to look at, a decorative ...

What Are Rattan Baskets? Rattan baskets are storage vessels made of fibers from the rattan palm, a tree indigenous to parts of Southeast Asia and Africa. Basket weavers typically harvest rattan palm fronds from the wild or from dedicated farms, then stem or soak them to make them malleable. Once softened, the fronds are tightly woven into durable, weather-resistant baskets that are beloved all over the world. Most rattan baskets are used for storage. Files, books, and clothing all find a home in ...

Continuing the previous article about rattan furniture, rattan dining chair, rattan accent chair, and rattan peacock chair, we will discuss about Rattan Hanging Chair in this article. What is hanging chair? A hanging chair is a type of chair with no legs that is instead mounted to a ceiling or support unit by a chain, rope, or other support. The chair is often free hanging, meaning it can swing or otherwise move freely. Indoor hanging chair models are often hung by a chain or rope that is att ...