Well, hello my old friend! I am not only talking to you, our patient and long suffering readers, but also to Rattan! Hello Rattan, happy to have you back, thanks to the big BOHEMIAN TREND that brought you back.

What I enjoy about the resurgence of this trend is that it not only incorporates vintage rattan pieces but also new and contemporized designs. These fresh designs are slightly more simplified – almost minimal in a way.

I am of one mind with Victoria Smith of SF Girl by Bay who said that rattan is such a popular furniture choice as it “can lend itself to a lot of different decors — from a mid-century modern vibe to Scandinavian simplicity or an Eclectic bohemian modern look .” It can just as easily fit into a Colonial interior or a Coastal-style home.

With its natural appearance, rattan can add warmth, texture, visual interest, and an organic element to your interior. Furthermore, while rattan looks beautiful and earthy when left natural and raw, it can easily be painted with any desired colour to add a playfully quirky and unique element to your home.

Rattan is not just for your patio and outside spaces. A touch of tasteful rattan can look beautiful in any room – be that lounge, dining or bedroom. I have even seen some gorgeous examples of rattan furniture being used in children’s bedrooms

LIVING ROOM

A rattan wicker furniture like the one below can make a serious style statement when paired with luxury upholstery. Use the more commonly available sets for more informal areas like a reading room or an activity area.

Elegant, vintage armchairs pair really well with any kind of interiors and with other natural elements. Go for ones with contemporary, sharp silhouettes, or the curvy colonial era designs.

Adorn your wall with a few cane accessories, including mirrors. Rattan lamps look very artsy with the patterns they throw up on the wall when lit up.

BEDROOM

Cane headboards give a classic vintage look to the bedroom. Pile up cushions in interesting patterns for a super-cozy appearance.

Use a rattan cupboard to store your extra cushions and linens. Pick up rattan coat hangers.Cane trunks or chests can double up as consoles or as storage for extra blankets in your bedroom.

DINING ROOM

Opt for wicker dining chairs with beautiful detailing of the piece. You also dressed it up with accessories or planters on the dining table. If not chairs, select your desired piece that you think will work out the best for the space.

BATHROOM, KITCHEN & KIDS ROOM

Bathrooms can be done up with cane fixtures for a tropical vibe that adds lightness and texture to a modern space.

Use cane fruit baskets, and storage baskets for dry items in the kitchen. These baskets also make chic plant holders, and organizers for miscellaneous items that are normally strewn on a console or study table. You can use them for storing magazines, toys and other handy items.

Cane Baskets can also be tucked in the kids’ room to hold toys. And you can use them when you want to go store your vegetable shopping