A Patio Picture Gallery: Shapes, Sizes, Materials & Other Design Considerations

Teak patio furniture gives this walled courtyard a warm, rich and inviting appeal. The patio is situated near the front door of a house in Santa Monica, California, and is a small, but well-designed outdoor room. The warm reddish hue of the saltillo tile flooring is picked up in the wood of the teak patio furniture and the outdoor cushions and pillows.

Teak and other hardwoods, like ipe, have always been a popular choice for outdoor patio and garden furniture.

Teak and other hardwoods turn a warm grey color if you don't oil it once a year or so, but many people prefer the grey tones.