If you are decorating or redecorating your home you should consider indoor wicker furniture. This type of furniture is strong, durable and stylish. Attractive wicker furniture is available for any room in you home. The term wicker refers not to the material used to make the furniture but rather to the weaving techniques used to produce it. Thus, wicker furniture can be made from natural or synthetic materials.
Natural wicker furniture is made from rattan poles.
Rattan is a climbing palm with long stems indigenous to Sri Lanka and southern India. When properly processed and heated, it can be bent into almost any shape which allows endless style possibilities. Furniture made this way is strong and durable yet its natural properties make it easy to maintain. Wicker can also be made from synthetic materials. These synthetic materials, known as resins, make this type of furniture even stronger and more durable than traditional rattan but are just as easy to maintain.
When we think of wicker the first thing that comes to mind is usually outdoor furniture, however, stylish wicker pieces are available for every room.
From simple wicker chairs to high-end, modern sofa and bedroom sets, there is something to fit every budget. Simple wicker chairs and stools are available from many retailers that are extremely affordable. At the other end of the budget spectrum, you can choose high-end, modern furniture that fits in with the most sophisticated décor. As consumers become more aware of the detrimental effects of harvesting wood, designers are meeting the challenge by creating beautiful, heirloom-quality furniture in natural and resin wicker. The flexibility and adaptability of wicker encourage unique sculptural caning and weaving styles that can add a sleek, modern look to your home.
Any style you can think of is available in wicker.
You can choose a dining room set that is as formal and sophisticated as traditional wood furniture. You can opt for a bedroom set that brings the breezy, tropical romance of your honeymoon back to life. Living room and sofa sets run the gamut from traditional Victorian styles to modern designs with a highly sophisticated feel and subtle exotic overtones. Yet, because it comes from a renewal source or is made of synthetic materials, you will find that even high-end wicker is considerably less expensive than other options. Wicker furniture can also be easier on your budget when it comes time to redecorate. By simply changing the cushions on your living room or dining room set you can change the look of an entire room at a much lower cost than replacing your furniture.
Caring for wicker is quick and easy, but the type of care your furniture needs is determined by the materials used to make it. While wicker designed for outdoor use can usually be washed using a garden hose, wicker designed for indoor use should be cleaned following the manufacturer’s direction.
Regardless of your personal style and home décor, indoor wicker furniture sets are available that will fit your lifestyle and budget.
