Teak furniture patio sets come in different types of sets. The core patio furniture sets are covered in detail in another article. The basics of furniture sets include patio dining sets, bistro sets, bar sets and conversation sets.

Garden benches are another very popular teak furniture item. There are many design styles and they can be found in matching styles to most of your other patio furniture.

Teak patio sets also include sets that are complimentary to your core furniture. These accessory sets include planter box sets, patio lights and lanterns, teak dining table place mats and more. Other teak patio accessory items include wall decor, patio umbrellas and storage containers.

Because teak is a very easy to work with wood, you can also have custom teak patio furniture and accessories made to you specifications. It is especially straight forward for an accomplished woodworker to duplicate a piece of furniture made with another material into teak.

Maintaining teak furniture is straight forward. First off, teak is heavy with natural oils so it self-maintains better than most woods. All it really needs is a good hand washing with soap and water about once a year to remove dirt and moss. The teak will weather to a natural light gray color if left untreated. If you want to keep the original fresh wood color and shine, then you have a couple of options including applying oil, sealers or varnish. Make sure the product you chose matches your intended use (indoor or outdoor, lots of sunlight, etc).

Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture. Its warms and beauty should last many years with just a little bit of regular maintenance. Buying teak patio sets usually saves you a little bit of money which is nice because teak furniture costs significantly more than many otehr materials. It is still a super choice if the price doesn’t get you down.

If teak is your material of choice then building your perfect outdoor living space usually starts with a teak dining furniture such as a dining set. A teak dining set will consist of a dining table and chairs with seating for 4 to 8. Most teak dining tables will also have a setup to hold a patio umbrella in the center of the table. Some patio umbrellas, or market umbrellas, are made from teak for their pole and supports and they are a perfect match for your teak dining furniture.

A Bistro Set is another option for teak dining furniture. A bistro set is a small 2 person table and a pair of matching chairs. The height of the table and chairs are often higher than a standard dining table so it can feel like you are almost sitting at a private bar with a bistro dining set.

For a more informal configuration a teak conversation set is a good option. A conversation set consists of a love seat, a pair of chairs, a coffee table and a side table or two. The chairs and love seat are built at a lower height and in a slightly more reclined position that dining table sets.

Teak patio furniture doesn’t require patio cushions but they can be a nice style and comfort addition. Outdoor patio cushions today come in many styles, color and patterns so it is highly likely that you will find some cushions to match your garden decor. If by chance you don’t find the perfect pre-made cushion, you can always have some made to your exact specifications.

There are many other teak patio furniture pieces that you can add that will compliment your larger sets. These range from planter boxes to teak garden benches. Teak just can’t be beat as the perfect outdoor patio furniture material. It is a far cry from Retro Steel Patio Furniture, but to each their own when it comes to choosing patio furniture.