Teak is an Asian wood, and we have become uneasy about buying anything Asian, especially Chinese. Teak comes in a wide variety of quality, and in this case, you will get what you pay for. The best teak pieces have been carefully dried, processed and aged for exceptional beauty and long term durability.
Aged teak that has been properly processed is a rich and beautiful red color, perfect for fall and winter decorating. The darker the wood, the more it will blend with other wood pieces in your home. When you are afflicted with temperature and humidity swings, good teak will hold up well.
Even in disaster situations such as a flood, the best teak pieces will be able to be refinished and saved, saving loads of money on replacements. The same cannot be said of cheap imported furniture, wood plundered from rainforests and quickly made into furniture, or pressed board pieces.
Teak is a favorite for patios, porches and year-round sunrooms. However, it certainly makes a great transition into other living areas! Good teak is durable in children's rooms and makes flexible furnishings to be easily moved from area to area or room to room. Teak folding chairs are among the best and most beautiful made, and for apartment dwellers make a classy furniture set while still being easy to move.
Fortunately Teak is a great backdrop for your home decorating. Think 'redwood forests' and you'll see what I mean! In spring/summer, the lighter, brighter greens and flower-bright colors are perfectly set off by the darker woods. In the fall/winter the darker red woods deepen autumn colors of reds, oranges and golds. Cooler winter colors of white, red and black are kept heated and cozy by the rich and burnished tones of good teak.
When you are on a budget and need furniture that will be durable and practical for years, and mix well with any decorating scheme, teak furniture is an option that must be seriously considered.
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