Not Your Grandma’s Wicker – Beautiful New Designs in Patio Furniture
What’s the first thing that you think about when you think of the term “wicker?” If images of white furniture outfitted with flower patterns enter your head, then you are living in the past. Today’s outdoor wicker patio furniture is nothing like the wicker that your grandmother once had.
Instead, today’s modern and contemporary wicker furniture designs tend to resemble indoor furniture more than they resemble those older wicker styles. You’ll find curved chairs that include modern upholstery, wrought iron table sets with glass tops, lots of colors (including gold, browns, blacks, and other shades), and lines that belong in a contemporary art museum.
If you are still turned off by the thought of wicker based upon painful memories, you should know that resin-based wicker won’t injure your backside every time you sit down. Resin-based wicker doesn’t crack, which means that you won’t be consistently poked and prodded by broken bits of wicker.
In addition, resin-based wicker doesn’t mildew, so you don’t have to worry about repainting these items over and over again. As you can see, there’s hardly a trace of your grandmother’s old wicker set left today. If you want to turn your backyard into a modern art scene, then this is entirely possible with the designs available today.
Some choice manufacturers include Whitecraft and North Cape –two manufacturers that know the importance of updated wicker styles. Take a look at today’s designs – you’re sure to be shocked at what you find. If you want traditional wicker furniture, this is available too, but it is no longer the norm.
When was the last time that you looked at wicker? If you want new furniture for your patio or backyard, consider the new and improved wicker. Gone are the days of whitewashed, brittle, wicker chairs with flower patterns. Contemporary furniture is here to stay, and that’s a positive thing.