How Wicker Furniture Can Transform The Look of The Sunroom

By Andrew Caxton

Wicker furniture has been used so often for the sunroom that it has almost become synonymous with sunroom furniture. One of the reasons why this has happened is that wicker is a flexible substance that can be molded into various designs. Again, after the design has been completed there is the option of coloring it in various shades to give it an entirely new look. Apart from the inherent strength of the material which makes it so apt for furniture items, wicker has the ability to bring about an oriental and romantic atmosphere to the room and give one the feeling of having escaped to a beautiful holiday far away from the mundane concerns of day-to-day existence.

What makes wicker furniture even more attractive today is the presence of exotic wicker accessories that can create a wonderful effect for the sunroom. So, your furniture need not be restricted to the chair set and loveseat that were so ubiquitous earlier.

The origin of wicker dates as far back as 1400 B.C. In fact, during biblical times wicker was used in the form of tools that helped in the daily tasks of obtaining livelihood for people. After the expansion of trade routes, the availability of wicker increased and so it began to have other purposes. It is during this time that the utility of wicker for furniture items was discovered. Since it was relatively cheap as well as strong, it soon became a popular material for the making of furniture. Bamboo, peel cane, reeds, willow, rattan etc. are all categories of wicker that can be used to create different types of furniture as well as other items.

When it comes to choosing furniture for the sunroom, you have a wide range of options. Furniture items like wicker swings, wing chairs, rockers, loungers and ottomans can bring a about a relaxed feel to the sunroom. You can also opt for the complete furniture set with wicker chairs, a matching table, a sofa and/or a loveseat. Beautiful wicker accessories like ornate baskets, end tables, wall hangings, mats, fans, and pot stands can also be placed aesthetically in your sunroom to enhance the tropical feel.

If the sole use of wicker does not appeal to you, then you can opt for a combination of wicker and solid wood for your furniture. Many furniture items combine these materials in the same piece. There are some people who like the look of wicker furniture but prefer other materials for purposes of the sunroom. Such people can opt for vinyl or plastic furniture items that are designed in such a manner that they can be actually mistaken for wicker. They also cost less and pose no maintenance problems. Similarly, nowadays furniture made from PVC pipe that bears a strong resemblance to wicker is available in the market and this is durable as well as inexpensive and can be used effectively as sunroom furniture. - 29958

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