5 Tips for Buying Wicker Furniture

5 Tips for Buying Wicker Furniture

Our Wicker furniture is handmade. It offers classic, elegant styling and brings a nature-inspired personality to any living space. You can a frame finish or paint colors that coordinates your other home decors. The raw materials used in wicker furniture include sea grass, rattan cane, water hyacinth, banana, natural wicker, synthetic wicker, aluminum, and wood. You can be sure the style You select will create a charming, warm atmosphere indoors or outdoors. Of course for outdoor areas you will need weather resistant furniture.

Here are five tips that can help you make the right choice when buying wicker furniture.

Price

The cost of wicker bedroom furniture pieces can quickly add up. Make sure you are getting furniture that is made with quality materials. A nice long life will make your purchase a really good deal over the long run.

Maintenance

Wicker furniture is available in different grades. If you are looking for wicker furniture for outdoor use then be sure to purchase one made from material that can be left outdoors all year round with minimal to no maintenance. Pick outdoor wicker furniture made from materials that will weather nicely. Aluminum holds up. Steel can easily rust.

Number of pieces needed

It is important that you decide on the number of pieces you are going to buy. Do not over buy as you can always add on. Look for Group Priced Specials for really good value. Think about how many people you would like to accommodate at any given time. We always recommend that you make sure that you & your partner have nice, comfortable places to so you enjoy the area as much as possible. After that you add more pieces so this area is not only beautiful, but very accommodating as well.

Movability

You will most likely have to set your wicker furniture up on your own. Is it too heavy for you to carry and arrange on your own? Wicker furniture is naturally light weight. However, if it is combined with hardwood or metal, then it could weigh a fair bit. Never fall for deceptive looks. Besides, additional accessories like glass tops can often add to the weight.

Environmental concerns

Finally, with environmental protection high on most consumers’ agendas. Natural wicker products are all ”green”. You may want to check out where the material used for making your wicker furniture is coming from. Any wooden products, be they bamboo, cane, or hardwood, should come with information that clearly indicates its country of origin. If it is made from a sustainable forest then this would let you have the peace of mind knowing that you are playing your role in conservation of the environment. Rattan grows back very quickly after being harvested, The greatest thing about natural furniture in your home is that it is brings a beautiful interior and exterior design that is elegant and unique, appeals to the eye, and always stylish. After all, it is nature themed, and it comes with all the beauty you would expect from the world around into your living space. Whether you are talking about wicker headboards or wicker daybeds, natural furniture, they are all a comfortable package, perfect for relaxing or entertaining your family and guests.

More Wicker Questions?

We’re available to answer questions on purchasing wicker furniture from 9 - 5 Monday through Friday and 9 - 4:30 Saturday Eastern Time. Give us a call at 1-800-274-8602. We also have a full Wicker Buyer's Guide you can read.