# Wooden Waffle Playgrounds The Modern Teak Swing by 'Design Within Reach' By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-swing References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/19/go-up-up-and-away-with-the-teak-swing-by-design-within-reach/) & [dwr](http://www.dwr.com/product/accessories/kids/toys/teak-swing-teak.do?sortby=ourPicks) The Teak Swing by ‘Design Within Reach’, is a modern swing for your [backyard or garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-outdoor-living) that will make any adult [feel like a kid again](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child). Made from 30 to 50-year-old [teak trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chandigarh-chair), the wood is kiln-dried for up to four weeks to provide a high quality product that won’t crack with wear and tear. The Teak Swing also has an adjustable nylon cord and galvanized threaded anchors so that the swing can be attached to a ceiling, beam or tree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Backyard Furniture:** Designing eco-conscious furniture with long-term durability. - **Luxury Outdoor Lifestyle:** Focusing on quality and craftsmanship for luxury outdoor living solutions. - **Modern Playground Equipment:** Creating contemporary, stylish and functional outdoor play equipment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Furniture:** Developing eco-conscious, high quality outdoor furniture, focusing on using durable and natural materials. - **Luxury Home Goods:** Creating sophisticated and luxury outdoor living solutions that focus on quality and craftsmanship. - **Playground Equipment:** Designing modern, innovative and stylish playground equipment that can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Teak Wood Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltholm.md) - [Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Elegant Exterior Lounge Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-bed.md) - [Curvaceous Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-swing.md) - [Modern Teak Sectional Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-sectional-sofa.md) - [Luxurious Teak Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-dining-set.md) - [Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-playsets.md)