Us Brits love a summer barbeque or two, probably because it is not very often we get to enjoy warm, hot sunshine. Holding a garden party or having friends around for dinner means you need to invest in a good quality and attractive garden furniture though.
Wood and especially teak garden furniture have always been popular choices as this material looks good, can be painted another colour if you fancy a change, can stand its own against the elements and it is strong enough to last for many years to come.

It can be quite disappointing in making the effort to get all dressed up to arrive at a friend’s barbeque to find they do not have anywhere appropriate for you to sit or worse still- they do not have any garden furniture. Some people think spending less money on plastic garden patio sets will be just as effective, but this type of furniture is not as attractive, durable or indeed as comfortable as its wooden counterparts.

With wooden furniture, people of all sizes can sit at a table that feels sturdy and they will probably not be in fear of the legs of the chair suddenly coming off. Believe me, I have seen that happen to a regular size man sitting on a plastic chair at a garden party and it is not a pleasant sight!

Having wood furniture makes your patio area seem like an extension of your home which means guests will feel more comfortable and relaxed. In addition as it looks good, this means it will not look out of place when holding a formal party such as an anniversary celebration or even a baby’s christening party.

With more of us trying to save the pennies in these tough economic times, staying home this summer and having friends around is the perfect way to enjoy the good weather. Just make sure you have the right furniture to enjoy it with!