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What to Know Before You Buy Teak Outdoor Furniture
Have you’ve been thinking of buying some teak furniture for your outdoor living space? If yes, then here are a few things that you must consider before you set your eyes on a piece/set to buy.
The first thing that you need to keep in mind is the usage. You need to decide before hand that what do you need it for? For example, if you need it for dining then it has to be a dining table with chairs. On the other side, if you just want to buy outdoor teak furniture to sip your morning/evening coffee or just to sun your self during the cold winter months, then something like lounge chairs or a bench would be more suitable.
Each piece has its own distinct advantage. Loungers are ideal for sitting by the poolside where as a bench looks great under a tree that offers ample amount of shade. Once you have sorted out the purpose for your furniture it is easier to look for the pieces that would compliment the space that you need to fill.
One more thing that you need to keep in mind is that outdoor teak furniture requires a great deal of care. At minimum your teak furniture would require a deep cleaning at least once a year.
Old Furniture: Clean, Reupholster or Replace It?
Is your old furniture is looking a little lacklustre? If your answer is in the affirmative then you must be exploring the idea of getting it cleaned or reupholstered or simply heading out to the furniture stores to buy something new, Right?
All the options are viable for different reasons. Cleaning or reupholstering is often a much easier process than buying something brand new – it saves you time, hassle, and in many cases, money – whereas buying something new can be a better option if your current furniture isn’t of a high quality and you want to change the size or style of sofa.
Cleaning, reupholstering and reusing furniture is extremely beneficial for the environment. It reduces the effects of global warming, helps save our plants, trees and forests as there is a considerable amount of wood that’s used in creating a brand new piece of furniture. More over, when you are reupholstering your furniture, you can replenish any damaged springs, joints or padding – so it really is as good as new!
Buying new piece of furniture might be a better option if the sofa you’re looking to replace was not an expensive one to begin with and doesn’t have a sturdy, quality frame. In this case, it’s probably wiser to replace it with a new, high-quality sofa.
How to Judge Good Furniture Quality
‘Not all that shines is gold’ is probably true for furniture also that all that what may visually be very appealing might be poor on quality. This is especially true wherein we see something nice and glossy on a website and order it. We are in for a rude shock when what we had ordered and what has been delivered is right in front of our eyes.
So how do you tell the difference between the real and fake when it comes to furniture? Always remember whether it is the sheen of the wood, the quality of the fabric or stitching there is something really fake about cheap furniture. However, sometimes you may just get lucky to get something great at cheap prices too. However, those chances are very far and few.
Good quality furniture is usually made from hard and solid woods, joints are integrated into frame components, and pieces are reinforced with screws and glue. It is true for all furniture; whether it is a well-made lounge chair, couch or bed. If it’s rack, a desk, or table that you’re shopping for, put some weight on it, wiggle it, and see if it holds up under pressure. When it comes to fabrics and upholstery, natural-fiber fabrics such as linen, cotton, and wool should be your natural choice.
A Buyer's Guide to the Sofa
So, you’ve just moved into a new house or apartment and you are looking for that perfect sofa to go with the interiors of your new home. But besides the looks there are other elements as well to look into when buying a sofa because it is not something that you change or buy in a hurry.
Design and functionality are two aspects that you should carefully consider while selecting a sofa. It is going to be one of the most expensive items of furniture you will buy for your home. Therefore, it needs to be quite an amazing piece – apart from being beautiful to look at, it should be comfortable, practical. It should complement not just the other features in the room but your lifestyle as well.
Also, you need to think about the look you want to achieve i.e. contemporary aesthetic or more traditional? Would you be using the sofa for a casual living area or a more formal sitting room? Depending upon your need, you also need to decide the size. What would you like a two-seater, a three-seater or perhaps a made-to-order design? In fabric or leather? Do you need it to double up as a sofa bed for occasional overnight guests?
Once you're sorted out on these basic factors, you can go out and try the sofa of your dreams without a fuss.