It is widely known and accepted that outdoor furnishings made with teak are the most beautiful and durable. This premium wood can withstand the harshest of weather beautifully for decades and is one of the most popular woods used for constructing outdoor furniture. But did you know that in addition to the standard teak benches and teak swings that you can also find stylish teak sofas equipped with deep, comfortable cushions that are classy enough to grace any living room but are durable enough to be used outdoors?

Just think of the design possibilities and the outdoor rooms that you could create using these magnificent teak sofas. You can create plush and comfortable entertainment groupings in your garden, on your porch, or in your yard. No longer would you have to sacrifice style and comfort to get a piece of beautiful outdoor furniture that is both weather resistant and made to last.

There are several reasons why teak is a highly sought after material with which to make outdoor furnishings and sofas. Teak is both resistant to the elements and requires little maintenance. Teak grows in the region of Southeast Asia, mainly in Java, Indonesia, and is harvested from the surrounding forests and teak plantations by the locals and the Indonesian government.

The wood of the teak tree is naturally resistant to insects, warping, splintering and the elements, which makes it an ideal wood for creating sofas. With teak sofas, there is no sealing, no staining, and no finishing. Left alone, your teak sofa weathers to a gorgeous silver color, but if you want to keep the rich, warm color of new teak, you can do so with a seasonal application of a teak protector.

And there is such large selection of teak sofas to choose from that you are sure to find the perfect teak sofa to match your unique tastes, personality and budget. You can choose from popular styles crafted by Kingsley-Bate such as the Nantucket, Normandy, Amalfi and Mandalay, just to name a few.

You can also add a splash of color and design element when you choose which Sunbrella fabric pattern you would like for the cushions of your new teak sofa. Sunbrella sofa cushions are available in over 43 colors which include textured fabrics such as Limelight, Dots Meadow and Autumn; eye-catching colors like Tangerine Periwinkle and Parrot; and classic colors such as Navy, White and Camel.

Sunbrella fabrics, like teak wood, are also among the best materials that can be used to create outdoor furnishings. Sunbrella fabrics are made with a woven acrylic material. They are water repellent, mildew resistant and colorfast. They are UV treated to not fade for three or more years, and they are guaranteed to remain beautiful summer after summer with little maintenance on your part.

See, you do not have to sacrifice style and comfort to be able to have gorgeous outdoor furnishings that will remain beautiful year after year, season after season. And you do not have to stop with a teak sofa. You can have your pick of matching side chairs, ottomans, coffee tables, end tables and teak accessories. When you shop for teak furniture, the possibilities are endless.