Create a Summer Look With Wicker Furniture

Summer brings wonderful opportunities for you to bond with your family. Since the kids are home from school, you can find time to spend lazy afternoons or evenings with them in the patio or garden. Dress up your patio, garden, or sun room with the delightful wicker chairs now available in furniture stores, or through the internet. These all-weather seats can withstand sun and rain, and will last for many years.

You can sit comfortably in these versatile chairs and feel the atmosphere of a warm tropical setting. They usually come with plump cushions made of synthetic materials in chic earth colors that can easily blend in with your other patio accessories. With a little imagination, you can create a look that reflects your individual taste and style. For a minimalist Zen-inspired look, you can harmonize your wicker furniture with stone sculpture or a mini rock garden in one corner. A home fountain with pump and lights would be terrific for relaxing evenings when you want to rest and unwind. You can take naps on your wicker sofa or chaise, or read your favorite book while listening to soft music.

Wicker and rattan furniture originated in the Middle East, and have been used for centuries. Their versatility has been tested through time, and the modern classic lines are universal favorites. Whether you live in the tropics or temperate climates, wicker furniture can be dressed up to suit your décor and color motif. You can select classic beige or ivory cushions with brightly colored throw pillows as accents, or opt for tropical, floral, or batik prints for cushion covers, and match these with citrus colored cushions in tangerine, yellow, or lime green. These will create a luxurious and relaxed ambiance which you can enjoy with your family.

If you have company, you can entertain them in your lovely patio and spend many comfortable hours in conversation. Wicker bar stools are available, with or without arm rests. They are perfect for your patio or poolside bars where you can entertain friends and relatives in style.