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Value. Teak is one of the best values available today in outdoor furniture. For years, teak has had the reputation of being very costly, and from some sources it still is. However, competition in the market is bringing the price to very reasonable levels. Be sure to compare design, workmanship and price very carefully before purchasing. Design. Outdoor furniture made of teak is usually very classic and simple in design. The natural appearance of teak wood lends itself to uncomplicated designs which subtly blend in with the surrounding architecture and landscape. The stateliness of teak furniture works equally well on the terraces of traditional country inns or in the lobbies of the most contemporary hotels. As designers and architects have become more acquainted with the versatility and durability of teak outdoor furniture, the range in available styles has grown. Along with the classic designs, more streamlined, contemporary designs have reached the market. While it is always good to have a broad range of styles to choose from, it is important to avoid styles which are so modern that they appear to be interior furniture which has been brought outdoors. When choosing teak outdoor furniture, look for styles that will enhance, but not overpower the landscape or setting for which it is chosen. Attention should be paid to the scale of the surroundings -- vast estate-like buildings require benches and dining groupings which are very substantial in dimension and weight. In contrast, smaller, more delicate architecture will need lighter weight furniture. Aesthetics. Teak furniture is very smooth to the touch and does not splinter. Teak even smells good -- it has a faint, pleasant aromatic smell. Not only does teak have a warm appearance, but it also stays very neutral in temperature compared to plastic or metal furniture when exposed to the head of the sun or cold winter days. Teak also is one of the few materials that actually beautifies with age. The silvery gray patina which develops over time gives teak outdoor furniture a richness and stateliness. The slow, natural weathering of teak results in outdoor furniture which blends in naturally to become part of the environment in which it is placed. Barlow Tyrie Collections Adirondack Apex Arizona Arundel Ascot Balmoral Capri Colchester Commodore Drummond Dune Eclipse Edinburgh Equinox Felsted Glenham Haven Horizon Loop London Mercury Metzo Milano Mission Monaco Nevada Newport Quattro Rothesay Safari Savannah Sorrento Stirling Verona Waveney Wimbledon Windsor
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