Practical Guides

Here you can find more technical blog posts on how to maintain your furniture during the winter months most wisely, which parasol and parasol brackets are suitable for your balcony and what to plant in your balcony flower boxes based on which corner of the world your balcony faces

Guide: How to choose and mount your parasol bracket correctly

Guide: How to choose and mount your parasol bracket correctly

Which balcony parasol bracket you should choose, depends on the dimensions of your balcony railing. It is therefore important that you measurement the railing before purchasing both the parasol and the bracket. Here we have compiled a guide on which dimensions fit which brackets, which brackets fit which parasols, and how each bracket is mounted on your balcony railing.
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Does the size of the parasol match the size of your balcony?

Does the size of the parasol match the size of your balcony?

A frequently asked question is: will the size of this parasol work on my balcony?

Therefore we've created a visual sketch that makes it clear how much space the different sized parasols will take up on a selection of balconies with a variety of different lengths and depths.

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Teak balcony furniture - is it sustainable?

Teak balcony furniture - is it sustainable?

There are many prejudices about teak wood, some of which are unfortunately based on misconceptions and 30-40 year old assumptions and production methods. Here's a brief introduction to contemporary teak production and our approach to teak as a sustainable material.
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What to measure before buying balcony boxes

What to measure before buying balcony boxes

Spring is here, and you can now start thinking about balcony boxes. Maybe you need a little guiding hand on what you really need to consider before buying new balcony boxes? Here is a quick guide.
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Spring Cleaning on the balcony? Get your teak furniture ready for spring

Spring Cleaning on the balcony? Get your teak furniture ready for spring

With spring, more light and warmer weather around the corner, we are starting to prepare on spending more time outside. For many of us, there is therefore also a growing desire to give the balcony a loving overhaul before the summer starts.
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Guide: How to assemble the Beate bamboo lounge

Guide: How to assemble the Beate bamboo lounge

The beautiful Beate bamboo lounge adds a relaxed bohemian atmosphere to your outdoor space. Bamboo is a durable material with a long lifespan and is a good choice when it comes to a sustainable, environmentally friendly material for furniture production.
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Maintenance of teak

Maintenance of teak

With the right care, your teak furniture will last for many years. Here you therefore get advice and guidance on how to maintain your teak furniture, so you have the best conditions to be able to use the furniture season after season for the next many years. 
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Worth knowing - and measuring, before buying a parasol

Worth knowing - and measuring, before buying a parasol

There is nothing better than sitting on your balcony and enjoying the sun on a lovely day off in summer. We are good at getting out and soaking up the beautiful rays of sunshine, and boost yourself with some vitamin D.

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Maintenance of bamboo

Maintenance of bamboo

Because bamboo is a natural material, your bamboo furniture must be continuously cared for and treated to stay beautiful and extend the life of the furniture. Here you will therefore find a number of tips on how to maintain furniture made of bamboo.
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Bark, sapwood and different grades of heartwood - Let´s talk a little about teak.

Bark, sapwood and different grades of heartwood - Let´s talk a little about teak.

Teak is not simply just teak. It is actually a vast variety of different qualities. Here is a quick review of the different teak qualities you may encounter when buying balcony furniture.

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