Discount Outdoor Furniture - Bargain Hunting Tips

Everyone loves a bargain! But getting a bargain combined with actually obtaining quality products can be a feat in itself. Often a bargain means bringing home a second rate product that will fall apart after a season (or even a few months) of use. This theory applies with many types of goods being sold today – including outdoor furniture. But never fear – it doesn’t have to be that way. It is

Teak Makes Patio Furniture Chic

Every year, teak garden benches, patio tables, chairs, dining sets, lounges, sun beds, and planters, are becoming more popular choices for furnishing porches, patios, decks, gazebos, gardens, and backyards. It’s easy to understand this trend, because teak makes the most gorgeous, exquisite outdoor furniture available. However, even though this may seem to be a recent development, our fondness of

Some garden furniture has deep roots

Garden furniture has become more popular in recent years because more people have patios and decks. By the 1800s, furniture often was used in the garden. Large estates might have chairs or benches in remote spots on which guests could relax or gossip. This furniture was made to blend in with the greenery. Pieces were often made from iron shaped like vines or branches. Carved marble benches were

Revive your teak furniture

When it comes to outdoor furniture, there’s almost nothing like the simple elegance of teak. It’s one of the most durable woods and, believe it or not, it’s easy to restore and maintain. Even if your teak table set has faded to gray and looks as if it may be ready for the kindling pile, don’t strike that match. With the right sander, it’s easy to bring the teak table and chairs back to their

Trends in garden furniture

Garden furniture is now available in all price ranges and comes in a wide variety of materials and styles. The present trend favours high-end furniture. Furniture made of good quality wood, such as teak, is both durable and inviting. It requires a little maintenance, but it is really worth the effort. Selecting patio furniture made of teak, particularly teak wood taken from the core of the tree,

Small but soothing

Homeowners want to transform a limited backyard into a lush retreatA garden design focused on tranquility can be the perfect antidote as infill development creates smaller yards and increases the intensity of Portland's urban terrain. "Small can be beautiful," says Ron Hampel, who shares a charming 1905 Southeast Portland home with his wife, Clare Midson, and their son, Andreas, 2. The couple

New showrooms, lines and seminars highlight the San Francisco Winter Show

Design professionals and furniture and gift retailers will find innovative lines at the San Francisco Mart during next week’s Winter Home Furnishings Show, Feb. 17-20. The show again is being held in cooperation with the San Francisco Intl. Gift Fair at Moscone Center. Nationally recognized home decor, gift and decorative accessory leader Pacific Rim has opened a 6,500-square-foot showroom on the

February 2007 garden planner

Think about cover-upsCheck out the garden for large bare-soil areas that would benefit from ground-cover plantings. Areas with chronic weed problems or where existing ground cover is struggling are candidates. Note the soil, light and weeds that are present, and then look through garden publications for plants that match the growing conditions.Aside from standard ground covers, some hardy

Furniture finds: High, not haute

Pub tables give dining a casual flairDesigners are beating the stuffiness out of every piece of furniture in the house. Dining tables are the latest to go downbeat by going up -- in height, that is. The trend has various names from pub tables to what Crate and Barrel calls high dining. Customers at Tigard-based Paul Schatz Furniture like these tall tables for media and family rooms, says design

INVITED ESSAY: Calidad challenges us to think more people to improve marketing and product development

The furniture industry spends a lot of time talking about product and advertising and consumer trends. But when was the last time we thought about the people themselves? Every “consumer” and every “employee” is a person with basic needs and hopes for a better life for themselves and their families. How well do you know the needs and desires of your customers and employees? Have you considered

Century’s Bob Maricich outlines leadership lessons from a niche manufacturer

At Furniture|Today’s 2006 Leadership Conference two weeks ago, Century Furniture President Bob Maricich gave some compelling reasons to be optimistic about the growth of the luxury furniture market. As part of a panel discussing the topic, he estimated that just 10% of the population controls half the disposable income. He also said that baby boomers increase their spending potential when their

Philippine-based furniture makers lose ground to Vietnam

A report from Philippine online news source INQ7.net states what has become painfully obvious to many Philippine furniture makers: Vietnam has eclipsed their market share in a relatively short time. According to the report, Vietnam’s share of the global furniture market rose to 0.78% in 2005, compared to the Philippine’s 0.54% market share. China far eclipses both markets, with 11.9%, the report

Care and Maintenance Of Teak Furniture

Care & Maintenance We are often asked about the best ways to care for Teak Furniture. Because of the hard and yet forgiving nature of the timber it will withstand a great deal of abuse. But it will also repay a little tender loving care, so you may care to read through this page and pick up a few hints. Generally, you buy our Teak Garden Furniture finely sanded without any finish applied. There

Care and Maintenance of Teak Garden Furniture

Care & MaintenanceBecause of the hard and yet forgiving nature of the timber, teak furniture will withstand a great deal of abuse. But it will also repay a little tender loving care, so you may care to read through this page and pick up a few hints. Generally, you can buy our Teak Garden Furniture in one of two conditions: Fine sanded or oiled with teak oil. If you buy your furniture fine sanded

Care and Maintenance of Teak Outdoor Furniture

Proper cleaning and maintenance will extend the life of your outdoor furniture. There is a great diversity of opinions about how outdoor furniture should be cleaned and maintained. With proper maintenance, hoteliers can prolong the life of their vinyl strapped outdoor furniture. Using these care and maintenance tips can also reduce repair and replacement costs. Taking care of vinyl finishNew

Teak Patio Furniture

Known as the king of woods, teak is the most durable natural wood product available in the market today. Teak furniture keeps well even if left outdoors; it is guaranteed a long life —often up to 75 years. Since no other wood assures this quality, teak is the favored material for patio furniture. Naturalness, durability, and elegance make teak patio furniture one of most valued home furniture

Teak Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture, used to beautify the outdoor areas adjoining a house, can be made of iron, steel, bamboo, and teak. Even though teak outdoor furniture is more expensive than other hardwood furniture, most customers prefer teak to any other material. Teak outdoor furniture can sustain its strength and attractiveness for decades. It has the ability to withstand rust and corrosion when in contact

Teak Garden Furniture

Superbly crafted teak garden furniture adds beauty and elegance to any garden. It is also a symbol of luxury and affluence. Garden furniture may be permanent or temporary. Temporary garden furniture is mainly used for relaxation. It is kept outside and can be moved to the garage when the weather gets colder. Temporary garden furniture is generally made from lightweight materials to make it easy

Teak Furniture

To add a touch of elegance to indoor as well as outdoor décor, teak furniture is the perfect choice. Teak is the hard, strong, durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees. Well known for its resistance against termites and rotting, teak wood is mainly used for making furniture and in shipbuilding. A wide range of high-quality teak furniture, including teak outdoor furniture, teak patio

Garden Furniture

Garden furniture, also called patio furniture, is a type of furniture specifically designed for outdoor use. It is typically made of weather resistant materials. The oldest surviving examples of garden furniture were found in the gardens of Pompeii. A wide range of garden furniture is now manufactured and used worldwide. The materials used to manufacture modern patio furniture include stones,

About Teak

Teak (Tectona), also called jati, is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. They are large trees, growing to 30-40 m tall, deciduous in the dry season. The word teak originated from the Malayalam word tēkku [1]. References to this word have been found in ancient