One way of adding a tropical touch to your bathroom and make it a more comfortable space is to add a teak shower bench. Other ways of bringing the outdoors into the bathroom, tropical and Bali interior design 101, is to use lots of flowers, fresh towels, and wooden furniture. Use small resin wicker baskets to hold all of your toiletries or for something more solid, stone bowls. A teak shower bench seat in your bathroom will be a central piece of furniture, whether you place it within the shower itself or in the bathroom area in general.
Durability: Teak Wood Used as Bathroom Furniture
Because of teaks unique natural oils, it is able to be used in wet conditions and be resistant to mold, and warping. Teak is one of the best materials used for bathroom furniture. It is even more durable if you use a teak shower bench treated with an elegant finishing oil, sealant or varnish. You can even find teak used outdoors for deck flooring and outdoor chairs. It is a tropical hardwood, found mostly in the tropical countries of Southeast Asia such as Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia
Bathroom Bench Styles
When it comes to a shower bench you have a choice between the standard shower bench, a folding teak shower bench, a corner teak shower bench or a wall mounted bench. If you have a spacious bathroom, a standard shower bench would work best. The other types are used when space saving is necessary. A corner teak shower bench, made in a triangular shape, is able to utilize the corner space of a wall. A wall mounted or folding teak shower bench can be easily stored away when not needed so other people in the house can use the shower without the bench being in the way.
Maintenance of Teak Furniture In The Bathroom
Hardwood teak furniture is ideal for bathroom furniture. It will not get damp or moldy. The only thing to look out for are the areas around the teak shower bench seat such as the floor underneath the legs of the bench or if it is in contact with the wall. These areas of the wall and floor may develop mold but can be easily wiped cleaned.
A teak shower bench seat lets you be more comfortable in the shower. You will be able to sit comfortably while shaving or cleaning without losing balance. There are shower benches available that have shelf spaces under them making them useful for storing and gaining easy access toiletries. If you have a large bathroom, a wide bench can be placed outside of the shower, making the bathroom space comfortable for people to sit down while toweling off. Any sort of bench whether it is inside the shower or even just in the common area of the bathroom will make the bathroom a more pleasurable area within the house.