Using wicker furniture to design a balcony or terrace, you will not only emphasize the style of the interior of this part of the house, but also create a comfortable corner for relaxation. Especially spectacular in designer compositions look sofas made of artificial rattan.
Wicker garden furniture: features and differences
Today, for furniture designers, there are no boundaries in the design of bright and amazing designs, beds, sets, wardrobes. Among these developments is wicker furniture made of artificial material - rattan, which is widely used in this area. A variety of wicker furniture is made from it, which can be bought or ordered both individually and as a whole set for arranging a terrace.
The peculiarity of this material is the texture, fully consistent with the natural breed. A distinctive feature - excellent performance. The sofa made of artificial rattan is light, so even a fragile woman can easily move it to another place without resorting to outside help.
Despite the low specific weight of products, interior items made of technical rattan are durable and able to withstand heavy loads. Due to the flexibility, some of the products, such as chairs or sofas made of artificial rattan, adapt to the position of a person, taking the form of his body.
The range of applications of the technical traction is extensive. Such furniture is not afraid of ultraviolet (does not fade), does not suffer from contact with water. That is why sun loungers and other garden furniture are made from this material.
Such products can be left on the street year-round without fear that atmospheric phenomena and temperature changes will negatively affect the state of furniture.
Rules for the care of artificial rattan products
The minimum care required by such interior / exterior items is to simply wipe them with a damp microfiber to remove dust and dirt.
Note! Fungal formations and mold on the surface of artificial rattan sofas do not take root.
Furniture Technology
These structures are based on an aluminum frame, which gives the product additional durability. A plastic cord is wound on top of the metal, and experts say that it is better to use a whole thread, otherwise you risk getting a low-quality and short-lived product. The furniture on which the pieces of lace were wound, the structural strength is slightly lower.
Color wicker sofas made of artificial rattan can repeat the natural breed or be painted in any other shade. Often, designers use this technique to create a bright accent point in the interior.
Among the range of products offered on the market, you can choose garden sofas made of artificial rattan of Dutch, Estonian, Polish and even Indonesian production. Selection of furniture models, performance techniques and color of the product should not cause difficulties. Which manufacturer to prefer, it's up to you as a buyer!