Le Carnet de Dominique
Teak, through the seasons.
What salt, sand and sun do to the wood, how to choose for a terrace on the Cap Ferret peninsula or a Bordeaux échoppe: the questions we are asked in the showroom, and our answers.
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Teak and the salt spray
Salt, sand and wind: why solid teak holds up on the shores of Arcachon Bay, and the four simple steps that are all it takes to look after it properly.
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Which outdoor lounge set for a terrace in Cap Ferret
Wind, sand and a view of Arcachon Bay: how to choose a teak outdoor lounge set for a terrace on the Cap Ferret peninsula, from sizes to materials.
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Letting teak weather, or oiling it
Teak turns grey in the sun within a few months. Should you let it weather or oil it? What each choice involves, and how to go about it, step by step.
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Bar stool, 65 or 75 cm?
Kitchen island or proper bar, the right stool height comes down to one rule: 25 to 30 cm between seat and top. The measurements, and our bar stools.
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How many seats around a round table?
100 cm for four, 150 cm for six, eight at a squeeze: the 60 cm per guest rule, the space to allow around the table, and our round tables in teak.
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Reclaimed teak: where does it come from?
Salvaged from old buildings, reclaimed teak keeps its knots, its cracks and its patina. Its story, what it looks like, and the pieces we make from it.
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Olefin rope, and why it does not fade
Solution-dyed, Sunproof olefin rope stands up to UV, water and salt without losing its colour. How it is made, and how to look after it through the seasons.
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Furnishing an oyster farmer's cabin
Small spaces, raw timber, a view of the water: how to furnish a cabin on Arcachon Bay with compact teak pieces, the measurements and materials to choose.
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Furnishing a rental on Cap Ferret
Guests who come and go, listing photos that decide everything: the teak furniture that stands up to a whole season of holiday lets on Cap Ferret.
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Garden furniture through the winter
Leaving teak outside or bringing it in, choosing a breathable cover, storing cushions: the autumn routine for garden furniture on the shores of Arcachon Bay.
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Grade A teak: what does it mean?
Grade A means teak taken from the heart of the tree, the densest part and the richest in oils. What sets it apart, how to recognise it, and where it matters.
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Furnishing a Bordeaux échoppe
Rooms in a row, a narrow hallway, a long thin garden: how to furnish a Bordeaux échoppe in teak, with the measurements and the pieces that slip into place.
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A Ville d'Hiver villa, furnished without betraying it
High ceilings, wood panelling, light filtered through the pines: furnishing a villa in Arcachon's Ville d'Hiver with reclaimed teak, mirrors and lighting.
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Restaurant terraces, what lasts a season
Sun, sand, salt and back-to-back services: the stackable chairs, bar stools, tables and care routines that keep a restaurant terrace on Arcachon Bay going.
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Furnishing a veranda in teak and natural fibres
Strong light, summer heat, winter evenings: how to furnish a veranda with low teak lounge chairs, a coffee table and pendant lights made of natural fibres.
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A lounge by the pool
Sun lounger, daybed or canopy daybed: how to set up a lounge by the pool, how much space to allow, and how to care for teak after swimming in the pool.
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The dune, the pines and the sandy garden
Under the pines, near the dune, sandy ground makes slender legs sink. How to settle a lounge set or a table on loose ground, and how to look after it there.
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From the 2027 catalogue to the showroom
The 2027 catalogue brings the collection together in four worlds. How to read it, then how to plan your showroom visit: photos, measurements, questions.
