When most people think of wicker, they imagine outdoor furniture and sun rooms. (Or baskets.) Despite its prominence on the porches of America, wicker is actually very versatile, and it’s recently experienced a comeback in interiors. We promise: you, too, can bring wicker and rattan into your home, and you can do it with style.
If you’re nervous about straying into beachy territory, tone down the look with neutral textiles and clean lines. This modern apartment in Stockholm is casual but decidedly urban – no sandy flip flops in sight.
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In this elegant foyer featured in House Beautiful, a pair of peacock chairs – which are usually seen in natural woven wicker – are given a modern update with a fretwork back and a coat of white paint. Paired with oversized ginger jars and faux bois wallpaper, they bring the outside in while preserving a classic, glamorous look.
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Florals, a bird motif and abundant greenery complement the rattan chair and wicker chest in this bright and cheerful room. From the glass pendants to the throw pillows, a recurring orange theme invokes thoughts of citrus and sunshine.
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Designer Emily Henderson’s sunny California patio has its fair share of warmth, so most of the decor is cool: blue throw pillows, white metal furniture, and gray cushions. The woven wicker coffee table softens the space with its round shape and warm tones, tying in with the wood deck just visible beneath the geometric area rug.
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Will you be trying out wicker and rattan furniture this summer? We’d love to see your photos!
Photo Sources: The Style Files, House Beautiful, Wlima, Emily Henderson
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