What Colour Goes with Teak Furniture?
Teak carries a warm golden undertone, which is why some colours flatter it and others make it look distinctly orange. The dependable partners are warm off whites, soft greys and greige, sage and olive greens, deep navy and charcoal, finished with brass or matt black rather than chrome. This guide begins by identifying which kind of teak you have, since new oiled timber, mellowed indoor teak and silvered outdoor teak each behave differently in a scheme. It then works through warm neutrals, greens, blues, dark neutrals and warm accents such as terracotta and rust, explaining where each shade belongs and how much of it to use. There is a simple four part method for assembling a palette, advice on testing samples in your own light, and a separate section on cushion colours for teak garden furniture. Weathered grey teak behaves as a cool neutral, which opens the palette considerably beyond the usual warm choices....
