Replacement Cushion Sets – New for 2019!

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We make replacement cushions for all types of rattan and wicker furniture including; cushions for outdoor patio furniture or indoor sunroom furniture. Your sure to find just the right fabric from our wide variety of cotton, polyester and Sunbrella brand fabrics.

We have just launched a new and exciting range of accessories for 2018. You can now buy replacement cushion sets that’ll fit perfectly with your Rattan Furniture.

If you feel your cushions have lost their bounce, or want to change the colour, now you can. From  2 seater up to a 13 piece set – we’ve got you covered. Prices ranges from USD $200 and up, 2 seater ranges from USD $1100 onwards.

Looking for some custom made water resistant cushions? We will be able to assist you.

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Trend Spotter: Rattan Furniture

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It’s stealing the spotlight in the living room. It’s replacing the iron on the patio. It’s even invading the nursery. Rattan furniture is coming back with a big bang. Yes, this trend is a vintage classic that’s happy to be back in your home. It’s pale arms and legs provide a simple and affordable way to incorporate nature into any room. Check out these ways to make the most of this rattan trend.

There is also some pretty sweet rattan patio furniture out there and there is no downside to it. They’re pretty to look at, comfortable to use and will match with anything else you’ve got going on in your backyard. It’s a win win for everyone. 

Are you pining for rattan but just can’t afford it right now? Find yourself a rattan mirror or two… or three. They will get you in on the rattan trend without making a hole in your pocket. Then you can enjoy your reflective pieces while you save up for a swing.

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Can Rattan Furniture Be Used Outdoors?

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Rattan, a natural plant fiber, is both durable and flexible, which makes it an ideal resource for furniture crafting. While rattan furniture can be used outdoors, it should not be left out from season to season, as it will eventually wear out and break apart.

Rattan, commonly used as the caning material to build the frame of a chair or table, is also used for the woven wicker portions of some furniture. While these fibers are extremely durable in both of these applications, they are essentially dried-out plant matter.

Exposure to constant sunlight, rain or continual changes in temperature or humidity will affect your rattan furniture, even if treated with a sealer containing a UV protectant. If using rattan outdoors, cart it inside during harsh weather and place a cover over it when not in use to prolong its usefulness. Rattan lasts far longer on a protected porch or indoors than it will left out exposed to the elements for months on end.

Talk to us to find out how you can better protect your rattan furniture and perhaps custom made some trendy cushions and seatings for them.

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How to maintain rattan furniture

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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. Humidity is fine though, as rattan grows in this climate.

To keep rattan pieces in tip-top condition, we advise brushing 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.

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How to Bring Rattan into Your Spaces in an Elevated Way- Singapore

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If anyone says rattan isn’t the most beautiful, versatile thing in the world of furniture, screw ’em,” Kamelin says when referencing her love of the material, New York–based interior designer. “Rattan and wicker is the equivalent to going to visit someone, and when they open the door, they’re barefoot. You suddenly feel like, ‘Oh, phew,’ because they’re welcoming you into their home to hang out rather than socialize. It’s softening and disarming.”

Start Small

If you believe rattan is an outdoor-specific material, I encourage you to think again. “I use it in just about every room, and I like to mix it into more formal living and dining rooms to add a relaxed vibe to those spaces. Try mixing vintage and antique rattan with modern and antique furniture to give your interiors a more interesting, collected look.” Our team also suggests easing into the aesthetic by pairing unobtrusive pieces — like a small rattan drinks table or magazine holder — with existing furniture, like a traditional armchair.

Say you have a vintage rattan piece, how do you make it play nice with your existing decor? Kamelin advises bringing in the material in pairs. “I would tell people to get two of anything, so that it has a cross reference in a room,” she says. “If they wanted to get, say, chairs, they should get a set. That or bring in something else in the room like a rattan box or planter or mirror. It’s all in the balance.”

We know how to take rattan and wicker furniture from frumpy to fabulous. “If you’re working with a chair or a sofa, for instance, simply adding a seat cushion or pillows, or going all in with a new upholstery job in a current fabric, can go a long way toward making the piece feel more modern.”

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Decorating with Woven Accents (No matter your decorating style)

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Rattan, bamboo, cane, they’re all HOT right now.  It’s what validates a “score” when thrifting or vintage shopping.  Everybody wants everything woven, basically.  And for good reason.  I would almost take it as far as saying every space NEEDS something woven.  Woven accents add such an element of texture, and texture is definitely needed in every space.  Another reason why woven pieces are generally always good is that they all seem to be unique and maybe even one of a kind.  Even if you buy a rattan stool from Urban Outfitters and know that 1000 other people will have the same stool, it’s still going to feel unique.  You could even claim that it’s vintage.  I doubt anyone would ever know.

*If you are curious of the difference between rattan, wicker, bamboo, cane (plus a few more that aren’t as popular), Pier One has a great breakdown of woven furniture HERE.  In short, wicker is an umbrella term for anything woven (cane, bamboo, seagrass, rattan, etc).

Rattan: “The primary material used to create wicker is rattan “vine,” which is actually a prolific climbing palm called Calamus.  The production of wicker furniture often utilizes material from the entire rattan plant: Peel, core, pole and all.”

Cane: “When rattan’s outer skin or peel is removed and cut into thin strips, the resulting material is called cane. Rattan cane is used for weaving chair seats or wrapping joints on wicker furniture and is produced in many different gauges, ranging from carriage fine to the largest slab rattan. It has a natural glossy finish and does not accept stain or paint well, but is considered most beautiful in its natural state.”

Bamboo: “Bamboo resembles rattan and is often mistaken for it; however, one of the biggest differences between the two materials is that bamboo has a hollow core and rattan is solid. Also, bamboo has distinguishing ridges where the leaves were attached, while rattan’s leaf nodes are not so pronounced.”

Most of the rattan, bamboo & cane that I see used in spaces nowadays is used in a specific type of space.  The space that mixes styles, has a mix of high/low pieces – the space that a lot of people call their style.  But…. woven furniture and accessories can be used in ANY style.  Seriously. Any style.  The most traditional of traditional spaces?  The most minimal modern space?  Yes – woven pieces will always work.  

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Rattan is back with a vengeance.

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Now that tropical interiors are making its rounds in home decor, it’s official: rattan is cool again. Once commonly associated with your grandma or only with outdoor furnishings, the natural material delivers laidback, resort charm in spades. With everyone from IKEA to luxe furniture brands on board the rattan train, it’s safe to say it’s back and bolder than ever.   

A brief history on rattan
Quietly, rattan has remarkably stood the test of time. Its history goes way back; the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were buried with wicker furniture. Even the Roman empire were big on rattan furnishings too. In Asia, raw rattan largely came from Indonesia and were shaped into furniture by craftsmen in China; due to its proximity to both, Singapore was said to be Southeast Asia’s biggest exporter for rattan furniture. Eventually, the booming trade and colonists in Asia brought rattan to America and Europe.

Rattan revived
Its popularity may have briefly waned, but like the seventies, you’re now seeing it everywhere again . Want to come home to a lush, tropical retreat? Fill your abode with plants, global accents and natural materials like bamboo, and of course rattan. With its current, modern designs, you’d have no problem fitting rattan in your home regardless of your home design.

See how you can incorporate it into your home or personal style below…

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Add that tropical rattan seat to your balcony or space to create the feeling of relaxation.

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Select from the latest designs in our workshop in Singapore and create the custom made cushions and seats to suit your lifestyle.

Quality assured and style that finally matched your personality and feelings.

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