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 is a bit more substantial, add cushions or pillows to your wicker chair, ottoman, or love seat.
If it’s the color that you’ve grown tired of consider giving your wicker new life with paint of stain. Natural or white wicker takes on an entirely different feel when it’s given a richer tone. Wicker can even be painted black to make a drastic difference. On the other hand, if your wicker is a dark color, you might want to distress it to change the look, or lighten it up. Spray paint is perfect for painting wicker, and spray on primer will help make the paint job go smoother.
As with other furniture and accessories, rearranging your wicker pieces or transferring them (or at least some of them) to another space can make a drastic difference. Exchange a wicker chair for a chair in a different space. Accent the wicker chair with a coordinating pillow or throw to make it feel like it’s always been part of the space.
Another idea is to take outdoor wicker furniture and find ways to use it inside the home. That ottoman may make a perfect coffee table in the family room. On the other hand, moving wicker furniture that is currently being used indoors outside, can help dress up your garden or patio and make it feel more like an outdoor living space.