Tag Archives: wicker

Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

Five days and counting until our big “Memorial Day Weekend Backyard Blowout.” (Translation: a few friends and family members eating dinner in our backyard.) That means I have five days to get the food, drinks and decorations together, then tackle the project I dread: cleaning the outdoor furniture. I don’t really dread it. It’s just a matter of timing it so that Mother Nature cooperates with my cleaning efforts. The actual cleaning process itself is simple. I only use three ingredients: warm water, washing soda, and dishwasher detergent. I have found that these three ingredients can clean just about any … Continue reading →

Faux Finish: Whisking

Whisking is a very simple faux painting technique. It is usually done by painting a solid background color first, then applying another color with a new, clean, whiskbroom, allowing the base color to show through the secondary color. The whisking technique is often used to add a bit of subtle texture to a space, and it can create looks that mimic other materials such as silk or wicker, depending on the application. For a wicker look, a basecoat may not be necessary. You might simply use the existing color of cabinet doors or drawer fronts for your background color. Next, … Continue reading →

Update Your Wicker Furniture and Accessories

Wicker is popular because it’s attractive but also because it’s lightweight, versatile, and inexpensive. It’s perfect for outdoor use, sunrooms, casual indoor spaces, or exotic theme rooms. It works great in garden or country decor and in a little girl’s room, but it’s also a good fit in small spaces such as a guest room, home office, or an apartment. If you chose wicker because it is versatile, smaller in scale than standard furniture, and affordable, but now want something different, consider giving your wicker furnishings a new look instead of replacing them. For example, if you want furniture that … Continue reading →

Stylish Stackable Chairs

In the effort to save not only money, but also space, many people opt for stackable resin chairs instead of more traditional seating. These chairs are inexpensive, they come in assorted styles and colors, and of course, they are stackable so they don’t take up extra space when they are not needed. They are a great way to make the best of limited space and budget. These chairs work great in children’s spaces, as is, but some people are less than thrilled with the look when it comes to more grown up spaces. Adding cushions, pillows, or slipcovers to resin … Continue reading →