Reviews of Wicker Furniture

Many people love buying wicker furniture for their homes, especially if they are lucky to have a garden, an attached terrace or a spacious balcony seating area. Generally, though, their knowledge about wicker furniture is very limited. For example, they assume that wicker furniture is made of cane. Well, although cane is the predominantly favoured material of most wicker furniture, reed and bamboo also fall within this category.

Wicker furniture is basically of 2 types – one made by simply varnishing the sandy surfaces of raw materials; the other made by spinning strands on a loom and then giving them a resin touch.

The advantage of wicker furniture is that it does not trap heat and adds a beautiful earthy look to a home, whether indoors or outdoors. The disadvantage is that wicker furniture does not have an infinite life. It does tend to sort of fade when exposed to long hours in the sun. Hence, when organizing an outdoor party on your lawns it is a good idea to place large umbrellas over the furniture. It is important to maintain your wicker furniture carefully, so give it an occasional wash by spraying it all over with water. This will remove all the dust motes and grit hidden between the criss-cross patterns.

When buying wicker furniture, don't hesitate to examine it closely. Especially ensure that the base is sturdy and that none of the strands are broken – you can even request the store salesman to turn it upside down to check! After all, you will be paying quite a bit for that gorgeous wicker furniture so why comprise on the quality?

So go ahead and add a fun aspect to your décor with wicker furniture – in the dining room, in the balcony, at your writing desk ... just about anywhere!