Guide to Buying Natural Rattan designer Sofas

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Natural rattan makes the most durable furniture pieces and is well known to be suitable for anyone to own due to its low and minimal need for maintenance – the first of many factors that you may wish to consider when buying natural rattan sofas. If you cannot afford the time and energy to clean and maintain the condition of your furniture, rattan is the material for you. It requires no oils, preservatives, paints or any treatments to stay strong and attractive for years since any dust can be removed just by wiping the furniture with a damp cloth.

In order to ensure that you are indeed getting a bang for your buck, do keep in mind to take the following quality factors into account. Firstly, notice the tightness of the weave when purchasing natural rattan sofas. It is important to inspect the tightness and the overall condition of the furniture’s weave as this indicates the quality of the workmanship and determines if it will be a good buy.

Next, take a look at the colour of the rattan. Good quality furniture should have the entire piece in a consistent shade of colour, regardless of whether it was stained, painted or has a natural finish. You can also observe if the other pieces in the same set have the same finish as well. It is, therefore, always wise to head down to the physical store to have a look and feel of the products before making any purchase decisions.

Lastly, if you have any elderly or young children at home, natural rattan sofas will do the job as they are lightweight, making it very safe for all members of the household.

Why choose Centrepiece Furnishing?

With our many years of expertise, we uses the best grade rattan sourced directly from Indonesia for all our natural rattan furniture including sofas. Our furniture sets should and have lasted over a decade with minimal maintenance. With that, we also strive to offer affordable prices and many different sophisticated designs and colours to suit the aesthetics and overall look of your space.

If you are in Singapore, do drop by to visit us as we are having a promotional sales in our series of Rattan collection.

Whatapps (+65 90305057 , Vince ) you can speak directly to us or email: info(at)centrepiece.com.sg to discuss your order. We don’t have call centres or customer service departments, you speak directly to the people making your sofa.

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8 Ways to Make the World a Better Place

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The idea of changing the world can be daunting. It’s not only easy but understandable to think, “I’m only one person; what can I really do?” If every person thinks that, nothing will get done. But if every person did just one thing to make the world a better place today, billions of acts of kindness, social responsibility and generosity would take place — and wouldn’t that alone change the face of this planet?

Helen Keller said, “I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” That is the attitude in which authors Linda Catling and Jeffery Hollender wrote the book How to Make the World a Better Place: 116 Ways You Can Make a Difference. Here is a list of some of their ideas, and a few others, on how to make the world a better place one small action at a time.

1. Volunteer your time at local schools

Whether you have a school-age child or not, children are the future of this world. Spend time helping them reach their potential by tutoring, mentoring or taking part in an after-school program.

2. Recognize the humanity of other people, and respect their dignity

Consciously realize that the homeless man you pass on the street every day is, in fact, a man. Through choices of his own or circumstances out of his control, he ended up in this situation, and that makes him no less human. Say hello and warmly greet him. Your greeting could bring healing to his heart, and help heal the world one person at a time. Treat people as equals, no matter how you interpret their social standing.

3. Use less paper

Our forests are being cut down at an alarming rate. Conserve the trees by conserving paper. Send an e-mail instead of a letter, type directions into your cell phone instead of writing them down, and bring your own fabric shopping bags to the store.

4. Drive less

Even the use of hybrid vehicles contributes to carbon emissions, greenhouse gases, and reduced air quality. Take a moment to consider how you can use your personal vehicle less. You could carpool or take public transportation to work, walk to church, or bike to pick up a few things from the store and make the world a better place.

5. Conserve water

Taking long showers and letting the water run as you brush your teeth are indulgences that negatively impact our world. Try to limit your water usage by timing how long you have the water running, and trying to beat that time the next time you turn on the faucet.

6. Donate to clean water charities

A large portion of the world is without fresh drinking water. Educate yourself about the drought epidemic, and make the world a better place by donating to organizations and charities helping to fight against the lack of clean water around the globe. Your donation could result in the reduction of preventable, water-related diseases.

7. Be generous

It’s easy to be selfish with your time, money, and resources by getting caught up in our material-driven societal expectations. Try being generous and see how your life changes. Buy coffee for the person behind you in line at Starbucks, read to children at your local library, or simply stop and listen for the answer when you ask a friend how they’re doing. Chances are that your generosity will energize you, and you’ll feel less helpless about how to make the world a better place.

8. Using reupholstery

Reusing your sofa or armchair can have a lasting impact on the enviornment. Less wastage will help us conserve the environment a little longer.

What do you think of rattan furniture as it uses natural materials which has less carbon foot prints? Would you add it to your house? If so, what room would you choose? We’d love to hear in the comments!

If you are in Singapore, do drop by to visit us as we are having a promotional sales in our series of Rattan collection.

Whatapps (+65 90305057 , Vince ) you can speak directly to us or email: info(at)centrepiece.com.sg to discuss your order. We don’t have call centres or customer service departments, you speak directly to the people making your sofa.

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Trending Now: Rattan Furniture

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by Kacie Goff  February 25, 2019

Rattan isn’t just for outdoor furniture anymore. You might associate this material with your grandma’s house, but rattan furniture is having a moment. And we’re here for it. It’s versatile, durable and can take just about any room to the next level.

Before we dive deeper, let’s get clear on rattan. It’s not the same as wicker. Wicker is a type of weave, whereas rattan refers to the actual material itself, a flexible, fibrous plant. We’ve long used its pliable stems to make furniture because it’s both lightweight and durable. Today, not all rattan-style furniture uses actual rattan – but we’ll forgive it because the whole point of synthetic rattan is to protect the natural environment in which rattan grows.

If you’ve been looking for furniture that packs a punch aesthetically but doesn’t add a ton of visual weight to your space, rattan is for you. Let’s look at some of the various ways you can use rattan furniture to set the tone of a room.

Rattan furniture in the bedroom

Like we said, rattan is versatile. That’s why you can use it just about anywhere in a bedroom, from the headboard to the accent chair to the table. Here are some different ways you can incorporate this material in any bedroom in your home.

 

Rattan furniture in the living room

Maybe you’re the type of person who has a set style you follow in your living space. Or maybe you’re the kind of person who pulls from various influences, from traditional to mid-century to eclectic. Either way, rattan can serve you. Because of its vintage roots and natural feel, it works in a wide variety of living spaces. Check it out.

Rattan furniture in the dining room

The dining room is an interesting space to design. You want it to feel both structured and comfortable. It’s a place where you might serve an elegant, multi-course extravaganza or enjoy a cozier meal like spaghetti. Rattan works in either setting – and everywhere in between. Its carefully woven, sculpted feel is elegant but its natural fibers can help add a sense of casualness. When you want your dining room to make a striking statement without feeling stuffy, this material can deliver. Here are a few examples of it doing exactly that.

What do you think of rattan furniture? Would you add it to your house? If so, what room would you choose? We’d love to hear in the comments!

If you are in Singapore, do drop by to visit us as we are having a promotional sales in our series of Rattan collection.

Whatapps (+65 90305057 , Vince ) you can speak directly to us or email: info(at)centrepiece.com.sg to discuss your order. We don’t have call centres or customer service departments, you speak directly to the people making your sofa.

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History of Rattan in Furniture Design

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Rattan vines can grow as long as 500 ft and 1-2 inches in diameter. When rattan is harvested, it is cut into 13-foot lengths and the dry sheathing is removed. Its stems are dried in the sun and then stored for seasoning. Then, these long rattan poles are straightened, graded by diameter and quality. The quality is judged by its inter-nodes – the fewer inter-nodes, the better.

The age of colonization introduced the West to rattan furniture. Wicker, a process of weaving rattan, gained popularity in the Victorian Era. Rattan was seen as the symbol of tropical island living. People recreated the idyllic lifestyle in grand houses and saloons using exotic rattan furniture.

To this date, nothing evokes relaxed living the way rattan furniture does. Rattan furniture designs are produced in astounding variety. Artists and designers continue to experiment with this humble material.

 If you want more handy reupholstery dining chair tips and you are in Singapore, do drop by to visit us as we are having a promotional sales in our series of Rattan collection.

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Design idea: Create a beautiful home with rattan and other wicker furniture pieces

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The design-savvy already know that rattan is in, especially to create a look that is cosy, rustic and nature-inspired. And furniture makers have been coming up with designs for rattan and other wicker pieces that are more modern, despite the heritage and tradition of these natural materials.

If you want to give your home a trendy update, consider adding a rattan chair, cabinet, or even smaller accessories.

See Centrepiece for great product picks.

If you are in Singapore, do drop by to visit us as we are having a promotional sales in our series of Rattan collection.

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Can a single accent rattan chair/furniture up your style factor in your home?

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Irregardless of your style of your space. Rattan has been proven to be incredible versatile.

It can easily add that natural charm into any space.

One trick is to play with the cushion seats and cushions designs.

SO that the look of your space can be enhanced without costing too much.

If you are in Singapore, do drop by to visit us as we are having a promotional sales in our series of Rattan collection.

Whatapps (+65 90305057 , Vince ) you can speak directly to us or email: info(at)centrepiece.com.sg to discuss your order. We don’t have call centres or customer service departments, you speak directly to the people making your sofa.

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How To Restore Natural Rattan And Cane Conservatory Furniture

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Restore old shabby rattan or cane conservatory furniture to look like new

After a few years continuous use natural rattan and cane conservatory furniture can start to look a bit shabby, so you can do quite a lot to make it look closer to being new.

First of all start by cleaning the set.
Scrub in the crevices with a soft brush and vacuum with the brush attachment.
Make up a solution of washing-up liquid and tepid water.
Stir vigorously to make a lot of suds.
Dip a soft clean cloth in the suds.
Gently wipe the furniture without getting it too wet.
You may have to use a toothbrush to get in-between the weave.
Dry off with a soft cloth.

Allow the furniture to dry thoroughly before painting or any restoration work; if possible place in the sun to speed up the drying process.

Don’t wash the furniture down on a cool still day as the longer it takes to dry out the more chance there is of the furniture going mouldy.

Carefully assess the damage to the furniture and if there are any loose strands of rattan or cane just glue them back into place with Superglue.

If there are pieces of weave missing, replace with new material, usually available from a craft outlet.

Cut the old strands out back to good cane.

Measure a generous length of new material to fill the gap and soak in water for 30 – 45 minutes to soften; this makes it easier to weave.

Dry off any excess water and weave through the damaged section of furniture. Pull through with a fine-nosed pair of pliers.
When all the damaged sections are repaired glue down the ends.

If the furniture still looks a bit shabby you could always paint or varnish it or apply a coat of linseed oil.

All you need to do now is to buy new contemporary cushions or re-cover the old ones if the fillings are still serviceable and there you have ‘good as new’ conservatory furniture.

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Why rattan is trendy again in the world of interior design

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Rattan‘s reputation as a dated material is increasingly being shed by creatives weaving it into more contemporary aesthetics.

While rattan – which broadly refers to the material yielded by over 600 species of palms commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines – is not new to South-east Asia, its reputation as a dated material is increasingly being shed by creatives weaving it into more contemporary aesthetics.

At Le Bon Funk, the latest Lo & Behold establishment to open in Club Street, motown music plays, as diners swirl and sip from a litany of natural wines. But despite the chatter at the bar, no one has to shout to be heard. A rattan ceiling held together by dark green wooden slates helps to temper the noise.

The unorthodox choice of material, contrary to the sound-absorbing ceiling tiles favoured by other dining outlets, was one that Elita Ong, lead interior designer of and partner at local design studio Foreign Policy, was keen to explore. “We did not want to apply a typical acoustic treatment to the ceiling and started sourcing for materials that were porous, and rattan fit the bill – not just functionally, but also in elevating the tropical textures of the space,” says Ong.

Over at the newly renovated Tea Lounge at Regent Singapore, custom-made banquette seats combine woven rattan with stained timber frames, velvet fabric upholstery, and plush leather cushions. Says Matthew Shang, designer and principal of Hassell, the studio behind the design: “Rattan is a good material to use to bring in the textures of the outdoors, while still achieving a level of elegance and sophistication.” Shang values the material for its inherent flexibility, a quality which lends itself well to the banquette’s curved silhouette.

For Marc Webb, director of Takenouchi Webb, the resurgence of rattan in the contemporary design lexicon runs in tandem with the trend towards more natural and sustainable materials. Indeed, the palm’s ease of harvest and ability to regenerate more quickly than other tropical trees, makes it an attractive resource.

Over at this year’s Milan Design Week – which has held court since 1961 – British designer Timothy Oulton showcased fabric sofas made using 100 per cent natural vegetable dyes, while Kartell’s new Philippe Starck-designed furniture collection unveiled a patented method of casting wood into a mould that allowed for the rigid material to achieve sinuous curves.

While Shang agrees that rattan has an edge as a sustainable material, he highlights that exposure to the sun will cause it to split and tear. “(Rattan furniture) should be designed to avoid continued stress,” he says, suggesting that the finishing applied on rattan, as well as other materials it is built with, all go towards prolonging its lifespan.

Whatapps (+65 90305057 , Vince ) you can speak directly to us or email: info(at)centrepiece.com.sg to discuss your order. We don’t have call centres or customer service departments, you speak directly to the people making your sofa.

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What is the difference between wicker and rattan furniture?

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Many people, including salespersons who sell furniture tend to believe that wicker furniture and rattan furniture are almost alike. As a result, the terms are often used interchangeably to address outdoor/indoor furniture commonly found in homes during summer months. The fact is that wicker and rattan furniture fall under the same category but there is a remarkable difference between the two.

Rattan is a close relative of the palm tree. It is a type of a vine that rapidly grows in the jungles of South Eastern region. It grows in the shape of a pole, and its diameter varies between one to three inches. Rattan is one of the strongest woods and possesses the ability to grow up high as hundred feet.

Unlike the bamboo pole, rattan boasts a strong core and is thus durable and even hard to break.  The solid core of rattan along with vertical grains is harvested, and is cut into smaller sections and is generally steamed to give varied shapes. The outside skin of the rattan pole, which is the peel, is generally used to bind the furniture joints together.

On the other hand, wicker is not a material but an ancient technique used to manufacture items out of natural materials, such as willow, rush, rush, rattan core and more. The natural materials are made wet so that they can be easily woven to create wicker design furniture pieces.

So here is where the difference lies – Rattan is a specific material, hence rattan furniture is crafted out of rattan only, but wicker furniture may be crafted out of different materials such as bamboo, straw and even rattan. Recently, synthetic materials are also being used for manufacturing wicker furniture.

In terms of versatility and durability rattan furniture scores much more than wicker furniture. Rattan features a solid core and is available in an array of natural colors. Wicker furniture, on the other hand, may or may not be strong. It basically varies with the material used for manufacturing wicker furniture.

Natural rattan furniture is sure to fade if exposed to sunlight. As a result, it is preferred for indoors only. On the other hand, painted wicker furniture or furniture made of synthetic material is not known to fade when exposed to sunlight. Hence, they can be used indoors as well as outdoors.

 

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This ’70s Outdoor Furniture Trend Is Taking Over Interiors

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Rattan furniture is making a major comeback

Remember rattan? You saw it everywhere in the ’70s: rattan chairs, rattan baskets, rattan patio furniture, and other wicker items. Most often, rattan was confined to porches and the outdoors (it does make great weather-resistant furniture), but today, the trend is popping up inside, too. Also known as manila, manau, or malacca, the natural material and beautiful woven technique adds texture and richness to rooms and can suit many styles, whether rustic, shabby-chic, coastal, or tropical. Best of all, since rattan and wicker decor is prevalent at thrift stores and garage sales, you buy it on the cheap. Here, see how the unique pieces are making a major comeback.

Rattan Chair

A thrifted rattan chair and stool look perfectly at home beside a vintage bathtub in the master bath of this summer cabin.

Rattan Bed Frame

Rattan Bar Cart

Don’t shy away from color! This painted rattan bar cart adds a beautiful pop of blue to the room.

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Stylish Designs Showcase The Elegance Of Rattan Furniture

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Despite general belief, rattan furniture is not made for outdoor spaces. In fact, it is usually preferred to keep rattan furniture indoors since it fades if exposed to sunlight.

This wrong idea comes from the fact that rattan looks similar to wicker. In fact, they are very different and to illustrate its unique characteristics we’ll have a look at a bunch of stylish furniture pieces which capture the beauty and elegance of rattan.

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Material World: Reasons We Love Rattan Furniture

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Look at the objects around you. Observe what they’re made of. Try to guess which plant, animal or component of earth they come from. Can’t trace some objects’ origin? It comes as no surprise that they’re synthesized in the lab. We live in an unparalleled era in the history of materials. It seems that nature can be mimicked, made more efficient.

Furniture-wise, rattan is one of the materials that are common in synthetic form. Yet the beauty and function of natural rattan remains highly sought.

Nature is a multi-sensory experience. Rattan lends a rich texture, subtle woody scent and visually pleasing variation in its grain.

Throughout the ages, natural materials create a sense of well-being. Traditional cultures identify a “life force” that permeates everything in nature. Qi in Chinese, prana in Hindu, pneuma in classical Greek — all point to the flow of energy between us and our natural surroundings. Being with natural things, like ourselves, sustains us.

Nature has a story as rich as life itself. We delve into the story of rattan in nature.

Fascinating Facts About Rattan

Rattan is the outer layer of several species of slender, vine-like palm plant. Among rattan’s many uses, building furniture has always been its strongest suit. Building rattan furniture is the source of livelihood of many people in rural areas in Asian countries, such as Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Bangladesh.

Rattan is highly durable and flexible. When this lightweight material is woven, it serves well as a mat, basket, rope, net, table, chair and more.

Rattan can also be built into handles of keyboard percussion instruments like the xylophone. It is even used as a strong housing material.

 

Rattan Around The World

Rattan has nearly 600 species that are grown in Asia, Australasia and Africa.

Rattan is not only for building. In Assam, a northern state in India, rattan shoots are eaten as a vegetable.

The dragon blood resin found in rattan’s fruit is even used as a dye for violins.

Because of its sturdy and lightweight characteristics, it was as striking weapons for arnis, a Philippine martial art.

In 2010, Italian experts declared that rattan can be used as “artificial bone” in the process called “wood-to-bone”. Calcium and carbon elements are added to complete the formula, creating an almost exact replica of bone material.

 

History of Rattan in Furniture Design

Rattan vines can grow as long as 500 ft and 1-2 inches in diameter. When rattan is harvested, it is cut into 13-foot lengths and the dry sheathing is removed. Its stems are dried in the sun and then stored for seasoning. Then, these long rattan poles are straightened, graded by diameter and quality. The quality is judged by its inter-nodes – the fewer inter-nodes, the better.

The age of colonization introduced the West to rattan furniture. Wicker, a process of weaving rattan, gained popularity in the Victorian Era. Rattan was seen as the symbol of tropical island living. People recreated the idyllic lifestyle in grand houses and saloons using exotic rattan furniture.

To this date, nothing evokes relaxed living the way rattan furniture does. Rattan furniture designs are produced in astounding variety. Artists and designers continue to experiment with this humble material.

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1. Woven rattan streetside store in Malaysia  2. Rattan house in the Philippines  3. Rattan dish, Assam, India  4.An 19th century illustration of a tribesman with rattan leggings for arnis battle  5. Victorian outdoor wicker, Cowan’s Auctions

Rattan facts and information

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Rattan is a naturally renewable palm that grows in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia, and is used for furniture, handicrafts, and building material among others. Rattan continues to be an invaluable part of rural people’s livelihoods in South and Southeast Asia.

Rattan description

Rattan belongs to the palm family (Arecales or Palmea) and is found from sea level up to 3,000 m. Around 600 species and 13 genera of rattan are known.

Although most rattan species are native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, there is a large variety in their distribution.

Commercially-used rattan usually grows in hilly tropical areas, with a mean annual temperature of 25° C and an annual rainfall of -2,000 mm. As a result, the main area for rattan production is in the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

There are different types of rattan palms, such as high or low climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species. Some have very short and underground stems. Several rattan species are known to reach lengths of 100m.

Rattan sheaths have spines for protection, along with ‘whips’ that are also covered with spines. These play a major role in supporting the rattan as it grows over trees and other plants in the rainforest.

Rattan distribution

The majority of the world’s rattans are found in Indonesia’s forests, with the rest of the world’s supply provided by the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangladesh among others.

Almost all the rattan is collected from tropical rainforests. Because of deforestation (e.g. forest conversion to other land uses), rattan populations havehas decreased over the last few decades and there is now a shortage of supply.

Rattan collection and processing

Rattan is an attractive resource because it is easier to harvest than timber, and is also easier to transport, while and it also grows faster than trees.

Rattan canes are cut in the forest and are partially processed before being sold. Canes with small diameters are dried in the sun and often smoked using sulphur. Large canes are boiled in oil to make them dry and to protect them from insects.

Rattan products

Because it is light, durable and relatively flexible, rattan is used for a range of purposes:

• Food: The inner core as well as the shoot of some of the rattan species is edible.
• Furniture: Furniture is the main end product of rattan.
• Shelter: Rattan is an approved material for house building in rural areas.
• Handicraft: Handicraft, besides furniture, provides the main income of the rattan industry.

The skin of rattan strands is peeled off and used for weaving, while the “core” of the rattan can be used for various purposes in furniture making (wicker).

Some rattan fruits exude a red resin called dragon’s blood. This resin was once considered to have medicinal properties and was also used as a dye for violins.

In 2010, scientists pioneered a new “wood to bone” process for the production of artificial bone made of rattan.

Rattan trade

Rattan is a growing, US$4 billion per year, industry.

Village communities in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam rely heavily on the rattan trade. Sales account for up to 50 % of cash income in villages, making rattan a major contributor to poverty alleviation in rural areas.

Vietnam is an important exporter of finished rattan products with almost 60% of its total production going to the European Union in 2005.

Other rattan benefits

Rattan harvesting and processing provides an alternatives to logging timber in areas where forests are scarce.

In fact, rattan grows best under some sort of tree cover including secondary forest, fruit orchards, tree plantations or rubber estates. As a result rattan planting indirectly protects tree cover, along with forests.

Some rattan species are appropriate for small-scale cultivation under fruit trees or in rubber gardens. This allows smallholders to earn extra money on small areas of land.

By buying rattan from us, you will be directly supporting the trade of the developing countries which will bring a better chance in life for them.

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Rattan furniture with Sunbrella fabrics

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Rattan furniture with Sunbrella fabrics instore to help you create that feeling of relaxation and tropical luxury in your space.

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Bar trolley for that added style

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You may have finally gotten your hands on a coveted bar cart, but that doesn’t mean this popular furniture item will add instant style cred to your living space. A drinks trolley will only ooze fun and luxury if it is well stocked and styled.

A bar cart, at its essence, is a working space. It’s a place where you should be able to whip up a quick cocktail should the opportunity arise. That means it’s an item that needs to perfectly balance form and function. So avoid going overboard with decoration and instead focus on items that are both aesthetically pleasing and useful.

 

Even the best bar carts on the market will need a little styling magic.

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