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Uses For Rattan

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The wonderful, light-weight wood known as rattan has been used for centuries for furniture, room dividers and as accents in interior design. A lanai just wouldn’t be complete without at least several rattan chairs and matching side and coffee tables. Rattan is a reminder of simplicity that, while understated, maintains a classic look in decor. Rattan may be dark or lighter in color. Natural rattan is environmentally safe. Yet, it is still long-wearing. A rattan chair can last, with proper care, for years and years.  Rattan furniture can be used outdoors or indoors, but look for furniture that has been weather sealed if it is to withstand regular rain.

Other uses for rattan include use as table mats, lamp bases and headboards for beds. In fact, rattan is a great way to compliment the look of a bedroom. It’s light enough to create an airy decor and strong enough for daily use. Rattan also compliments other types of wood materials when used in contrast. It’s also sold in colors that coordinate with most color schemes indoors or out.

Rattan – A Multitude of Uses
Rattan can be used outdoors. Simulated rattan is made of polyvinyl or PVC and can withstand moisture and sun whereas natural rattan should be covered to avoid deterioration of the wood. Rattan makes a wonderful photograph frame. It can also serve as a base for indoor planters or as a planter. On the patio, rattan planters really add style. Foot stools of rattan provide a comfortable addition to a chair or settee. Rattan shutters are light enough to allow air circulation and yet provide protection from extreme sunlight. A rattan room divider is a graceful way to create privacy or sectionalize a large room into two areas.

Do-It-Yourself Rattan Creations
Rattan is available online or wherever hardwares are sold. Choose rattan for do-it-yourself creations like scrapbook covers, decorative trivets or placemats.

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