Tip Top Tips!

   People may facing a common problem when selecting wood furniture. Here are the basic following tips as our guidlines:

• Structure—Don't be afraid to ask about the construction of the piece of furniture you like. Most wood furniture is built using "floating construction," which means that it allows for expansion and contraction of wood panels in dry or humid weather throughout the seasons. If you pick up the piece, you shouldn't hear a lot of noise due to racking because the frame should be solid. Where the sides and top come together, make sure that it's a tightly assembled with no gaps or glue visible. The back of the piece shouldn't bulge or be out of square, nor should there be unevenness or poor fit in any of the other areas of the piece.

• Finish—Look for a consistent finish, color, and grain in wood surfaces as well as being smooth to the touch. Ask the retailer what the finish will stand up to. Will it endure heat and water spills? It should. Poorer quality furniture may be stained to camouflage imperfections in wood color or grain, whereas a better piece is more likely to have a clear finish that enables you to see the grain of the wood.

• Dressers, Chests, and Nightstands—Make sure that the drawers in these pieces feel substantial, slide easily with drawer stops, and fit evenly without gaps or misalignment. If you see staples or nails, this is most likely a sign of lesser quality. Higher-end pieces have solid wood drawer sides and dove-tailed joints as well as dust panels between each drawer.

If you know what to look for, you can get better quality furniture for less money. By shopping around and broadening your options, you can find plenty of places like antique stores, ebay, and thrift stores that have good stuff at lower prices. The key to getting your money's worth is shopping carefully to meet your decorating goals. Sometimes it's better to get a a really superior piece, especially if you love it, than settle for a lower quality piece. And sometimes getting a practical, mid-range piece is exactly right for your needs. Once you recognize value, you'll be able to shop wisely and create the décor of your dreams.

Teak Furniture? How Good?

 

Not cheap but not so expensive, teak furniture is becoming increasingly more popular for indoor & outdoor spaces.  For many people, the price of these lounge furniture, tables and chairs can be somewhat daunting, but for others, the benefits far outweigh the price.  It is important to know about this variety of furniture before you consider adding it to your home so you can decide if this could be the suitable option for you.

DURABLE & LONG LASTING

  Its been hard to get evergreen furniture nowadays. It may seem that many varieties of indoor & outdoor furniture will rust and start rotting almost as soon as it’s positions.  It must be stored  & can last when properly maintained, but normally, the shelf life on a lot of the patio furniture that you will find is only about five years.  This can turn into an expensive endeavor for numerous people & the upkeep of typical furniture that’s kept in the yard can get to be too much for many people.

This may be part of the reason that a lot of people are deciding to get teak furniture for their deck.  Unlike a lot of the tables and chairs that are accessible, a reliable teak set will last for over twenty years if it is accurately maintained.  The good news is that there really isn’t too much that needs to be done to this patio furniture to keep it looking beautiful.

Teak is one of the strongest woods you can buy.  It does not splinter, which means that you will not have to spend hours sanding it down every year.  This wood contains natural oils that might not make your furniture shine, but it will protect the wood on its own.  However, there are still things that you will have to do to make sure that your teak patio furniture doesn’t begin to crack over time. 

 

  

WEATHER & BUG RESISTANCE

Teak furniture is one of very few natural products that are bug & weather resistant.  It can stand up to the most unforgiving environments & even does well in harsh, windy, rainy locations.  Over time, it will develop a patina because of the natural oils in the wood.  Many people choose to clean their patio furniture & others prefer to leave it the way it is.

The grain of the wood is extraordinary, too.  It is strong and smooth & unlike metal patio furniture, it doesn’t get so hot from setting in the sun that you burn your skin when you touch it.  This means that you can comfortably enjoy your furniture even if the sun has been shining down on it all day long.

Many people hesitate to buy any kind of wood furnishings for their patio because they worry that it will not stand up to wood boring insects & humidity.  With teak, however, you do not have to worry that bugs will get in because the oils naturally protect the wood from most insects.   The usual amounts of moisture won't damage this type of wood, either, which is why many boats feature teak in them.

If you are considering purchasing new patio furniture this year, why not take a look at teak furniture?  You may be surprised at what an excellent choice it is for you.

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Long Journey

Its been a long time I am not posting any news. I've been to Surabaya, Bangkok and and also Borneo, "The Land Below The Wind". A lot of thing changed in Borneo since my last time visit around 5 years ago. The development, surrounding and the 'mixtures' of the cultures among the community there. Most important, the arts from the craftman become nicer and better.

    Talking about Surabaya, my first time visit , totally unexpected. Initially the place seems rich with the original arts & crafts, out from my expectation. The place consider 2nd urband area after Jakarta surround by old and new building, some developed by expatriate from West and Singapore. It doesn't mean the area is a boring places to spend with but most of the area just developed. Most of the craft and art still therebut the only thing it came from the other state such as Solo, Tuban and West of Java. The nearest place to get crafty furniture was at Pasuruan, 4 hours from Surabaya.

   Before Surabaya, I've been to Bangkok, the heaven for shopaholics and fashionista. A lot of cheap and nice textile products and the best thing is, most of the craft and arts there were brought in such as from Chiang Mai and nearby state. Don't forget to grab a pair of clothes at Pratunam market.



   Last but not least, you may see the combination of the 3 different great countries next post. Feel free to check the product sections.