Rattan Furniture

When thinking about rattan furniture one of the most common misconceptions is that most people think it is old fashioned. People tend to think of the old rattan furniture you are likely to see in your grandparents conservatory, high back suites in natural colours and generally traditional looking. Well think again as rattan furniture has evolved. There is a whole new wave of fashionable rattan furniture which has everyone tastes in mind

These days rattan furniture can come in many different weaves colours and designs. You can forget old fashioned, as the sleek designs that can be found will blow you away. They don't just look good in the conservatory as many people are buying this type of furniture for their living rooms. Have you ever been abroad and noticed some of the hotels bars and restaurants have rattan furniture, but modern rattan furniture. Some have bright orange or blue cushions and they come in sets with coffee tables and side tables to match. Even ottomans and lamps can be made to fit in with the design.

So what's changed? Well technology of course. Like everything else. They now have worked out a way to colour rattan furniture and make it stay that colour regardless of the amount of sun or rain it gets. That's why these businesses abroad are buying rattan furniture, as not only does it look stylish and is comfortable it will last for many years to come making it a cost effective way of furnishing these types of businesses. Now good quality rattan furniture isn't cheap but what you are buying is quality and you certainly will not have to replace the suite any time soon.

The frames of modern rattan furniture are generally made from tough welded aluminium which makes it weatherproof. This also makes the prices go up as buying aluminium is expensive and working on the frame can be very time consuming. There is also the process of colouring the cane which can take some time, but what you are left with is some really special pieces of furniture that will stand the test of time.

So if you have just had a conservatory built, or looking for a stylish living suite of set for the garden, you really must look at Rattan furniture. The Skyline Design Collection is at the top of its game and if you look at their collection you will see why. They really have their finger on the pulse with regards to furniture design. Don't just take my word for it, check it out for yourself.

Carolyn is the webmaster of Sophisti-Cane, one of the UK's top suppliers of Rattan Furniture and Conservatory Furniture.