It doesn’t matter at all where you live: in a modest apartment in a metropolis or in a cozy rural house - it will always be advisable to decorate your interior using fashionable wicker furniture. And the frequency of use of such furnishing elements is not important; you can enjoy a comfortable rocking chair only during vacation or enjoy a wonderful lunch every day at a table made using the wicker technique.
Someone may have a large amount of wicker furniture at home, and this will be in the order of things. However, there are some owners for whom even a chair decorated in this way will make an accent on the entire home space. With excellent imagination, you can independently or with the help of the skillful hands of a specialist complement a boring interior with bright accessories made from wicker patterns that will add a feeling of lightness and naturalness. In addition, there are no restrictions at all on the place where such decorations can be used - it can be a kitchen with cute wicker stands for mugs or luxurious chairs, or a small coffee table in the living room.
Variety of Wicker Choices: Materials
Technological progress gives us the widest choice among types of furniture: these will be not only classic rocking chairs made from natural raw materials, but also cabinets, beds, shelves and even wardrobes. Therefore, in our time of high technology, you can easily find wicker furniture made from the following materials on the furniture market:
- rattan palm;
- artificial rattan;
- weeping willow;
- water hyacinth, etc.
Based on your taste preferences, you can use both individual elements of wicker furniture and entire sets in the design of your home space. Now we will look at each room separately and give advice on choosing the right furnishings.
Living room and its features
We have already found out that the principle of such furniture is to create emotional balance and life harmony, surrounded by which you want to sit quietly with your family while watching a movie or having a pleasant conversation.
For such purposes, family people often purchase ready-made sets of furniture, for example: a wicker round table and several chairs that will gather all the relatives in the living room over a mug of tea and homemade cake.
Of course, you can fit a single piece of such furniture into the room, but it will look awkward if there are no additionally selected accessories.
Wicker furniture in the bedroom
Would you like to have a wonderful rest surrounded by noble natural materials? It is precisely because of its natural purity that a wicker bed made of natural rattan, like no other, will delight you throughout the night. Just by purchasing such a sleeping place one day, you will not only add zest to your interior, but also do a huge service to your body. If you are confused by a completely wicker bed, you can opt for only a wicker headboard. To this part of the interior you can attach small cabinets for greater sophistication, a rocking chair or even a wicker dressing table.
Children's room with wicker furniture
In this type of room, you should be careful and understanding when choosing wicker furniture, since, despite all possible indicators of strength and durability of materials, a physically active child (or even more than one) can significantly reduce the service life of these interior elements. But this advice only applies to parents of little ones. But for more conscientious children (senior schoolchildren, teenagers) you can confidently furnish your personal room, even relying on their opinion and taste. Based on your teenager’s interests, choose suitable furniture together. For example, if a family has an excellent student daughter, choose a cozy wicker desk with a sturdy table top and a comfortable chair. If there is a large unrealized window opening in a teenager’s room, build a small wicker sofa with lots of bright pillows and soft toys there.
Kitchen space
Due to the possibility of overheating or fire of wooden elements, we advise you to refrain from installing wicker furniture directly near the work surface in the kitchen (gas stove, oven). In addition, excess oil splashes or other contaminants will affect the service life and make cleaning the furniture more difficult.
In this regard, we recommend purchasing a wooden dining table and chairs for it if the space allows. You should not be constrained in your movements by the size of the set; choose furniture that is suitable in size. If the room is so large that there is additional space, you can buy a small soft wicker sofa, which will perfectly complement the overall comfort of the kitchen.
To create greater comfort, you can complement the interior with fashionable wicker dishes or accessories on the theme of food and cooking.
Hallway room with wicker furniture
If you have enough space in your apartment or house, you can furnish the hallway of your home with wicker furniture. But it is important to have a sufficient number of natural or artificial light sources. Shoe stands made from wood weaving perfectly complement the overall style. In addition, it would be appropriate to add a small table to such a bench for various small things (keys, documents or gloves).
But if you have neither extra space nor lighting, we advise you not to be upset. In this case, you can tastefully decorate the hallway with wicker accessories.
Combination of materials in wicker furniture
Don’t think that decorating a home interior in different style variations with such furniture involves difficulty in selecting. Wicker furniture is a compromise; it goes well with completely different materials: glass, natural stone, clay, various metal accessories and elements. The harmonious combination allows this furniture to fit into our everyday interior.
Modern industry provides us with a huge selection of materials and execution techniques, so you can choose wicker furniture specifically for your interior style, be it classic or hi-tech.
It's no secret that these days, actively developed technologies make the most similar designs from polymer materials, which will no longer be related to eco-style. In production, metal tubes are used as a base to make the frame, and the weaving itself is made of colored aluminum cords. But remember the original principle of creating such furniture - environmental friendliness and elegance.
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Variety of materials and models
Another reason why wicker furniture is almost always appropriate in interior design is that the market offers a wide range of items made from:
- and you;
- bamboo;
- reed;
- hazel;
- rattan;
- water hyacinth;
- sisali.
Soft set with wicker frame
Not only the usual rocking chairs, country chaise lounges and interior accessories can be created from thin rods and wood fiber. Modern technologies, which are based on many years of experience of handicraftsmen, allow us to weave any pieces of furniture used in the interior from natural materials:
- stools;
- chairs;
- armchairs;
- rocking chairs;
- sofas and beds;
- ottomans;
- coffee tables;
- coffee tables;
- dining tables;
- decorative shelves;
- cabinets;
- vases and baskets;
- flower pots and flowerpots;
- screens and mobile partitions;
- facades for cabinet furniture;
- mirror frames;
- shades for chandeliers and lamps.
You can use both single pieces of furniture and sets in the interior. Just like decorating a room with a variety of accent wicker items.
Rule four
Pay attention to the appearance of the product. Small cracks and uneven color indicate either low quality raw materials or improper storage of furniture before sale. In any case, this threatens the buyer with a short service life.
It is worth paying attention to whether wicker furniture has varnished or polished surfaces. In this case, you need to be prepared for the fact that it will require special care. Although it is worth noting that the high sale of wicker furniture is also due to the fact that such products are quite easy to care for. No need to use wet cloths. It is enough to remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner, and to protect it from drying out, you need to treat the furniture with a special product twice a year. Lacquered and polished surfaces must be rubbed with furniture wax at the same frequency. This will allow you to preserve the original appearance of the furniture for a long time.
Advantages and disadvantages of wicker furniture
The advantages include:
- most resistant to cracking due to humidity or temperature changes compared to other types of furniture;
- ideal for creating a colorful oriental environment;
- has an original structure - bamboo furniture is not painted, but varnished to highlight the beauty of the natural material;
- Thanks to the use of natural trunks and pressed bamboo, furniture of all shapes and types is made.
Wicker chairs and a coffee table with low legs
This type of furniture is not without its drawbacks. Among them:
- the appearance is a little rough and is therefore recommended only for themed interiors in country, oriental and eco-friendly styles. In the rest - as single pieces of furniture;
- high price.
The relaxation corner is decorated with wicker furniture and bright decorative pillows.
Rule two
Ask the seller what material the wicker furniture is made of. Manufacturers offer furniture made from wicker, banana fibers, horsetail, seaweed and many other natural materials. Moreover, each of them has its own characteristics and advantages. If you choose furniture for use inside the house, then you don’t have to limit yourself. Almost all the furniture is quite durable. But rattan furniture is suitable for outdoor use. The sale of wicker furniture made from palm vines is currently leading precisely due to the versatility of such products.
Features of placing wicker furniture in the living room interior
The most win-win way to integrate wicker into the interior is to place a table made of bamboo, wicker or rattan near the sofa. The original design of the furniture will decorate the living room, and the model can be chosen in any style - from squat tables in the oriental style to modern designs of regular geometric shapes.
The dining area in the living room is furnished with wicker furniture
If you decide to limit yourself to one table, rocking chair or sofa, it is advisable to complement it with at least one accessory - for example, a floor vase or wicker boxes. The second option is to repeat the color of the wood in decoration or textiles - sofa cushions, bedspreads or blankets. Of course, the best option is to buy a set of armchairs, a sofa and a table - such a corner will look harmonious and will not require any additions.
Wicker coffee table in the shape of an old chest in the living room interior
Wicker furniture in the living room of different styles and trends
Is it appropriate to use wicker furniture in a city apartment or house? This question often arises among people who want to change their interior, because products woven from rattan, jute, bamboo or sesal are very beautiful. However, concerns arise due to the prevailing opinion that they are suitable either for a summer house, or only for a few certain interior styles. In fact, wicker furniture really fits perfectly into the styles of romanticism, Provence, country, colonial, and ethnic, but this does not mean that it has no place in other interiors.
Set of wicker furniture for the living room with soft seats
The range of wicker furniture offered on the market is quite wide, so you can choose one item or set that suits any modern style, and this will be a good solution. Wicker furniture is strong, lightweight, easy to care for, elegant and durable. Properly selected, it will make a modern interior design more comfortable without disturbing the stylishness of the currently fashionable laconic design.
A wicker ottoman decorates the living room
Eco style
Modern wicker furniture made from natural materials goes well with natural colors and an abundance of plants, does not clutter the interior and meets current requirements for functionality, so it fits perfectly into an eco-interior. It is noteworthy that wicker poufs, sofas and armchairs are produced in such an unusual design that with their help you can create an ultra-modern interior, while using practically no items made from artificial materials.
Hanging wicker chair in an eco-style living room interior
High tech
Wicker furniture in the interior is perfectly combined with the most modern materials and futuristic designs. Sometimes she herself looks so unusual that the room with her resembles an illustration for a science fiction story.
Wicker living room furniture with classic elements and decorations
Minimalism
One of the most modern trends in interior design is the use of wicker tables, poufs, and armchairs in minimalist style interiors. It is noteworthy that now furniture whose shape is close to ovoid or spherical is especially fashionable. Devoid of any frills, but with smooth soft shapes, cozy and comfortable wicker poufs, tables and armchairs are a real find for a minimalist interior.
Wicker furniture in the living room is complemented by a bookcase
It is noteworthy that wicker furniture can be not only natural or close to natural shades - it can be painted in the most incredible colors. Such painted items become ideal accents against the background of decoration and other furniture in soothing colors.
Cozy and compact wicker chair
Pop Art
It would seem that this bright style, in which priority is given to glass and plastic, gloss and shine, does not accept “braids”. In fact, painted wicker furniture pieces are quite organically woven into it, especially if, in addition to catchy colors, they have an original shape.
A large glass dining table can be diversified with wicker chairs with a backrest
Loft
Rattan or jute furniture ideally softens some of the roughness of loft interiors and creates an effective contrast with rough brick or concrete walls. Wicker items in a warm shade or decorated with ornaments look very good in loft interiors.
The tea corner is decorated with two wicker chairs and a coffee table.
Contemporary
One of the most convenient and comfortable interior styles is perfect for using wicker chairs, chairs, tables, sofas and any other furniture.
Luxurious and comfortable wicker furniture in the interior of the living room of a private house
Combination of materials in wicker furniture
The ability to use wicker furniture in interiors decorated in different styles allows for compromise. In the manufacture of tables, armchairs, and other items, not only flexible natural twigs of wood are used, but also auxiliary elements made from other materials. This is precisely what allows the use of exclusively beach furniture for ordinary and everyday interiors.
Wicker coffee table with newspaper stand
So that an ordinary table can be used for its intended purpose, be it a dining room or a coffee table, its tabletop is supplemented with durable glass. You can safely place various objects on it without fear that they will tip over. It also makes it easier to maintain such a surface. In addition to the tabletop, the entire structure can be modernized. That is, the wicker elements will harmoniously combine with the frame base. Made of metal or wood.
Wicker furniture looks impressive in a modern living room
This applies not only to tables; some wicker chairs and armchairs are made using the same principle. The metal frame gives the structure strength, and the wicker component makes the item light and airy. The result is a harmonious appearance and functionality.
Compact wicker chairs
And the variety of modern materials used in one item makes it possible to use it in interior design of various styles: from classic to modern, from minimalism to hi-tech. And of course, the main style solutions that cannot be imagined without the use of wicker furniture are southern interiors, eco-style, and rustic trends.
How to choose the right wicker rattan furniture?
Such a set cannot be chosen quickly. The large number of low-quality products has given rise to many precautions:
- Always be interested in classification. If the manufacturer does not provide such information, then there is something to hide. If the seller is not aware of this issue, it is better to refrain from purchasing, otherwise you will not find any solutions later.
- Structural joints. The fewer there are, the better (ideally 1). The more complex the furniture design, the more joints (this is inevitable). Visual defects in joints and unsteadiness of furniture are not allowed (try pressing with your hand). Please note that the joints are not always visible through the braid.
- Weaving. There should be no protruding ends or broken stems or irregularities. This is indisputable evidence of poor quality.
- Braid. It shouldn't be loose. Touch with your hand, the tighter the braid is, the longer it will last.
- Color. Darker colors make it more difficult to visually assess the weave. It is under them that the lack of proper quality is often masked. Uneven coloring and drips also indicate that it is a hack job.
- Fine mesh. If reeds (almost always Malaysia) or paper strands are added to the sectors with the most frequent mesh (China and Ikea are guilty of this), then such furniture has a significantly shorter lifespan (a bad option especially for garden furniture).
- Glue. If you notice it, it means that this is a low-quality sample. In good copies, glue is either not used at all, or the buyer will not see it.
- Varnish. This is also an important indicator. Drips and uneven varnishing are not allowed. If there are such defects, it is better to refrain from purchasing.
