As homeowners continue to blur the lines between indoor comfort and outdoor living, furniture makers are responding with designs that combine durability, style, and sustainability.
EcoChic Lifestyles’ latest outdoor collection reflects this trend, introducing handcrafted pieces made from reclaimed teak sourced from retired fishing boats in Southeast Asia.
Here are four things that stand out about the company’s newest collection.
Sea-nery Outdoor Screen plus Teak for Two Bistro set is the answer to any outdoor space (EcoChic Lifestyles photo).
1. Outdoor Living Takes Center Stage. EcoChic Lifestyles has expanded its offerings with a weather-resistant outdoor furniture collection designed for patios, gardens, decks, and poolside spaces. Released ahead of the spring and summer entertaining season, the collection is equally suited for indoor use, offering homeowners flexibility without compromising style.
2. New showings. The company’s most popular commercial styles, the Fin and Tonic bar stools and chairs, make a new showing in brighter colors.
Fin and Tonic bar chairs marry color and design for the perfect cocktail of style and functionality (EcoChic Lifestyles photo).
Horizontal planks for the seat add a je ne sais quoi variation on the original Fin and Tonic look, which featured vertical planks.
“Our new coffee tables, bar chairs and barstools were created because many of our customers wanted these particular pieces for spring and summer, and we listened,” said Megan Risdon, founder and CEO of EcoChic Lifestyles. “Although teak is a natural choice for any outdoor space, all of the furniture in our new line is also highly suitable for indoor use.”
3. Sustainability Remains at the Core. Each piece begins its journey as reclaimed teak from decommissioned fishing boats in Southeast Asia. After the wood is carefully recovered, skilled artisans handcraft every item, revealing the vibrant layers of color created through years of exposure to the sea.
Using reclaimed teak not only gives every piece a unique appearance but also reduces the demand for newly harvested timber. EcoChic Lifestyles finishes each handcrafted item with an organic semi-gloss sealant, enhancing durability while preserving the wood’s natural character.
4. Beyond Outdoor Furniture. While the new collection highlights outdoor living, EcoChic Lifestyles continues to offer a broad selection of handcrafted furnishings for residential and commercial spaces. Its portfolio includes dining tables, consoles, sun beds, mirrors, wall panels, and custom-made pieces tailored to individual design projects.
Founded in 2012 by Megan Risdon, EcoChic Lifestyles has built its reputation on transforming reclaimed tropical fishing boats into distinctive furniture that combines craftsmanship with environmental responsibility. By sourcing materials directly from fishing communities and supporting local artisans, the company seeks to create products that are both visually striking and socially conscious, demonstrating how sustainable design can bring new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded.
