How to maintain Rattan

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We’re glad to see a familiar favourite – rattan furniture – in the limelight again. Being a natural material, the vine is used to make furniture because of its great strength and durability.

However, always keep rattan pieces away from strong sunlight and rain, as these elements can weaken its fibres, says Rattan Australia design, which specialises in rattan furniture. Humidity is fine though, as rattan grows in this climate.

To keep rattan pieces in tip-top condition, it is advice to brush them now and then
to keep them free from dust
and mildew, which can cause the fibre to decay. Then, wipe them down with a soft cloth dampened with soap suds made with dishwashing liquid (to avoid over-wetting the rattan). Use a toothbrush to get into the cracks and crevices.

Always distribute weight evenly on the seat; never kneel
 or step on the seat as the concentrated weight will exert unnecessary pressure on the strands. Spills should be taken care of immediately before they harden or stain, by wiping with a sponge wrung from sudsy water. If you spot mould or mildew growing on your rattan furniture, simply clean with warm soapy water. Then, rinse well and dry it outdoors.

To restore dry, cracked, or split rattan, apply boiled linseed oil with a brush. When the furniture won’t absorb any more oil, wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Allow it to dry or harden before using the furniture piece.

If you are in Singapore and is in need of an update for your couch, then contact us. The usual cost for reupholster/upholstery will start from SGD $800 and above for a 2 seater or SGD $380 and above for an armchair. If you custom made a sofa in Singapore, the price starts from $2300 onwards. Ask for over fabrics and you may even get a better price.

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The Vintage Inspiration – Rattan SG

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I grew up in a roomy, shingled house outside of Boston, but come summer, the five of us migrated to our screened porch. Perfumed by the garden, this small, hidden back space was furnished with a white-painted Swedish dining table and a rattan daybed, two pieces so beloved—and durable—that when my mother downsized to an apartment, she took them with her.

So I know from experience that rattan daybeds are the ultimate for napping. And they’re so emblematic of easy, breezy living that they qualify as stress reducers. I’ve been glad to see a number of variations appear on the market. Here are seven current versions to consider, plus an antique from a French workshop that’s just started reintroducing rattan production to the South of France.

Above: A 1960s rattan daybed from Atelier Vime, the aforementioned French brand, which offers both vintage and new designs: Read about it in Rattan Revival. We hope the atelier adds a daybed to its contemporary lineup.

If you are in Singapore and is in need of an update for your couch, then contact us. The usual cost for reupholster/upholstery will start from SGD $800 and above for a 2 seater or an armchair. If you custom made a sofa in Singapore, the price starts from $2300 onwards.

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Transition rattan furniture from summer to fall

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Transition rattan furniture from summer to fall with cozy details and an inviting autumn-inspired color scheme. This rattan chair and ottoman set is dressed to impress with chic black accents added to the weave. Matching neutrals—like a gray couch and brown rugs—provide a subtle base, while burnt orange pillows add a pop of warm color.

A rattan daybed is a wonderful and unexpected alternative to a sofa, plus it doubles as a sofa and full bed for guests.  This rattan daybed adds a feminine touch without being too girly.

If you are in Singapore and is in need of an update for your sofa, then contact us. The usual cost for reupholster/upholstery will start from SGD $800 and above for a 2 seater or an armchair. If you custom made a sofa in Singapore, the price starts from $2300 onwards.

Receive a free rattan mirror with any min purchase of  SGD $600 for our rattan furniture. Remenber to ask for it. Limited stock and availability. While stock last. promotion ends on 30th Oct 2019.

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Rattan style to bring in that relaxing tropical feeling to your home

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Looking for the best rattan garden furniture? You’re in the right place: we’ve rounded up the best pieces, from tables to loungers, dining sets to easy chairs. And if you think rattan is only suitable for traditional garden design schemes, we hope our selection will convince you otherwise. From stylish cube sets to luxurious sun loungers, rattan can accommodate any style requirement.

Rattan garden furniture suits both contemporary and traditional garden schemes; the weaves vary, with modern flat weaves suiting contemporary settings, while rounded, wicker-style weaves are perfect for a traditional feel.

Rattan (and particularly synthetic rattan) can stand up to all kinds of weather. However, it’s always worth checking if what you’re buying comes with a protective cover if it will be left outside all year round. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to factor in the extra cost for this. However, nothing feels more natural and luxurious than sitting on real rattan from the forest.

Another extra to check is the cushions: although rattan is very welcoming, added cushions will make it more comfortable; again, check whether these are included and whether they are weatherproof.

If you are in Singapore and is in need of an update for your couch, then contact us. The usual cost for reupholster/upholstery will start from SGD $800 and above for a 2 seater or an armchair. If you custom made a sofa in Singapore, the price starts from $2300 onwards.

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Rattan Gave Us Serious Decor Envy

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No longer just for patio furniture, rattan is taking over as a trendy material in home decor. We’ll show you how to get the look by infusing your space with rattan furniture, lighting, and accents.

Derived from palms, rattan is a gorgeous natural material used to make furniture, baskets, and home accents. Rattan is highly versatile—it can be painted any color—and its durable woven pattern brings lush texture to any room.

We’ve rounded up dazzling ideas for decorating with rattan, including swinging pendant lights, comfy chairs, and intricate accents, that will encourage you to use the tropical material in your own home.

Tropical Vibes

Rattan is the perfect neutral because its pretty wooden color can be dressed up or down. Plus, it looks good with both light and dark accents. This rattan bench pays homage to tropical style with its key-lime-colored cushion and punchy pink pillows. A nearby lamp, storage basket, and area rug complement the natural texture of the rattan seating.

If you are in Singapore and is in need of an update for your couch, then contact us. The usual cost for reupholster/upholstery will start from SGD $800 and above for a 2 seater or an armchair. If you custom made a sofa in Singapore, the price starts from $2300 onwards.

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Best rattan furniture for your garden?

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On the hunt for the best rattan furniture for your garden, but have no idea where to start? We have done all the thinking for you with our round-up of rattan garden essentials.

There are few experiences that can rival sitting in your garden with a cup of tea, the sun warming your cheeks. But taking it all in, while relaxing on gorgeous garden furniture, makes it that much better. Stylish and durable, rattan furniture does just that, flawlessly complementing any garden.

Rattan (also referred to as ‘wicker’ or ‘cane’) is a distinctive hand-woven material. It was originally made from rattan vines and natural wooden cane, but these materials expand and don’t retain colour, so are no longer used.

Nowadays, rattan furniture is usually made from either high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or PVC. HDPE creates a more premium product, according to Robert Bridgman – founder of Bridgman furniture store, which specialises in rattan furniture. “The properties are in-between a plastic and a wax,” he says, “and that gives it a very natural look and feel. It doesn’t look plasticky and it also has no toxins or chemicals.”

Is rattan furniture durable?

Rattan furniture is “extremely durable” according to Bridgman, which makes it “the best material that we’ve found for outdoor furniture”.

It’s expected to last a minimum of 10 years, but the furniture’s durability is affected by how it is made. While all rattan furniture is hand-woven, some manufacturers use nails to secure the material in place. “They’re the bits that would rust or fail”, says Bridgman.

Instead, you should opt for furniture where the rattan material has been wrapped around the frame and not secured with metal fixtures.

 Does rattan furniture fade in the sun?

Sunlight is rattan’s kryptonite, as the UV attacks the waxy material, it can withstand it depending on the manufacturing process.

Rattan is made through a method called extrusion where, Bridgman explains, “all of the materials are melted in a big machine and pushed through a nozzle of all different shapes and sizes”. There are two types of manufacturing process when extruding rattan: dual extrusion and mono extrusion.

Mono extrusion is a process that produces a solid weave that’s not hollow in the middle. This means the colour is stable throughout (so even if you scuff the bottom, the colour won’t fade). It is also “more UV stable, so it doesn’t fade, crack or split”, according to Bridgman.

This stability is due to the UV protection built into the furniture – which is “essentially like adding a sunscreen to the process,” Bridgman says.

Dual extrusion, on the other hand, has less than half of the UV protection, which makes it a cheaper method. During this process, one part of the machine makes the weave and the other sprays on the colour. This means the colour is not likely to last as long as rattan furniture made using mono extrusion.

Do you need to cover rattan furniture if it gets wet?

If you cover your rattan furniture with waterproof cushions they will withstand the rain. However, if you don’t own waterproof cushions (or prefer the bare look), you should take your rattan furniture indoors.

When it rains, the water passes through the fabric, deep inside the material. The next day, in the sunshine, it will feel dry to the touch but, as soon as you sit on it, the water will seep upwards and you’ll get wet.

Taking all of the above into consideration, we have following shortlist for your consideration.

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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Natural Rattan Furniture – climate change

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Perhaps even more than with synthetic rattan, the question of eco-friendliness seems to arise about items made from the actual material extracted from palm trees. The good news is, as far as naturally-sourced materials are concerned, rattan is one of the safest from an environmental standpoint. While the palm tree the material is derived from is geographically limited in location, rattan itself is easily renewable, and the impact its sourcing has on the environment is almost negligible.

Actually, rather than harm the environment, rattan can be considered to have the opposite effect insofar as it is used as a replacement for wood wicker in many furniture items. This, in turn, helps preserve forests by reducing the need to source wood from trees, preventing deforestation and logging.

Additionally, this plant is often found in floodplains, which attracts animal populations and makes use of soil which would otherwise go unused. The harvesting and sourcing of rattan also helps provide jobs for inhabitants of the areas of the world the material is commonly found at, helping to both boost and maintain a sustainable economy.

It is clear, then, that when it comes to the sustainability of natural rattan garden furniture, home-owners have even less cause for concern than they would with items made from the synthetic variant.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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