Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you think that wicker furniture’s position in the spotlight is buried way back in the past, think again. Wicker furniture is making its comeback in home interiors and exteriors, given this new-found love homeowners have for creating relaxing, resort-like spaces. Compared to years back, manufacturers today have come up with so much more variety as to style and design, making sure there’s something for every homeowner’s preference.
This fact is both a good and bad thing. The positive side is that there’s now so much more room for stylish wicker furniture. On the other hand, the wide choice of options makes it even more challenging for homeowners and their respective designers to make a final choice. How do you narrow down the many wicker pieces of furniture you come across now that every piece looks just as beautiful as the last one you’ve seen?
Here’s a guide to help every homeowner make the right choice when buying wicker furniture.
Don’t Skip the Sale or Clearance Section
Gone are the days when the sale or clearance section was touted as containing all sorts of ‘junk’ items the store wanted to eliminate. If you’re fortunate, it’s where you’ll find good treasure, too, as in the case of My Wicker outdoor furniture clearance sale, among many others. Brands usually have a lot of new inventory every season, hence the need to place some of their stock on clearance.
Wicker furniture can be costly, making it a homeowner’s dream. So, going through the clearance aisle makes a lot of sense if you are on a budget. What you have may be old stock, but the quality is the same as long as there isn’t any damage.
What’s even better is that wicker furniture is a classic, so you don’t have to worry about buying older stocks that are no longer in style. Years can come, and your wicker furniture will still look valuable, aesthetically speaking.
Make Sure Quality and Craftsmanship Justifies the Price
As briefly mentioned above, buying wicker furniture can add up, especially when you’re looking to purchase multiple pieces. This is precisely why double-checking the quality and craftsmanship is essential, so you’ll guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth.
While it may be difficult for homeowners to give themselves that assurance of quality, you can always do it through window shopping, both from online and physical stores. Don’t rush your decision. Compare at least two to three manufacturers to know you’re getting the best deal.
Most importantly, when you compare, search through feedback and recommendations from previous clients. This information should be readily available on the manufacturer’s website or social media site. That way, you can look for any red flag that could be your sign not to buy from a particular brand.
Look for Synthetic Blends
One of the common misconceptions homeowners have about wicker furniture is that ‘wicker’ is like rattan or a type of material. Wicker is the name of the weaving process, not the material itself. Buying wicker furniture means you have a choice as to the material, not the weave type.
If your purpose for buying wicker furniture is to spruce up an outdoor space, you’re better off with a synthetic blend instead of all-natural rattan or bamboo. The former, made with high-density polyethylene and low-density polyethylene, helps create a tight weave. This means there’s only minimal space for debris and moisture to settle. This contributes to the quality and durable build.
The latter, on the other hand, can’t stand outdoor elements. Natural rattan or bamboo looks incredibly beautiful but quickly falls apart when left aside. Hence, they’re best reserved for indoor use.
Don’t Skimp on Durability
Once you’ve got the style figured out, there’s one factor homeowners should never skimp on: durability. Buying cheaper wicker furniture only turns out to be futile if, a year later, it looks worn out. Nothing about it calls you in to relax since the wicker furniture will just age and hurt your space in the long run.
Balance the price with the durability so you bring home wicker furniture that withstands outdoor weather, the test of time, and wear and tear. Moreover, consider buying materials that are resistant not just to the outdoor elements but also to corrosion, fading, and rust.
The Bottomline
Unlike how it is with buying other furniture types, with wicker furniture, it can often be hard to tell what’s good from what’s not. You need to do a lot of research, ask many questions, and compare different manufacturers. On top of that, there’s also the price element you must be very cautious about.
Despite all that, however, owning wicker furniture to spruce up your space doesn’t have to stay a dream. The tips above can help lead you to the right one, so now, your empty-looking area is transformed with beautiful and relaxing furniture.
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