5 Unique Ways to Use Wicker

     Wicker is such a versatile material. It's strong and durable, yet natural and light. It has been used by indigenous cultures for thousands of years for a variety of functions. It adds great accents to your home, and can also be very practical and useful. Here are some unique ways to incorporate wicker into your decor...

1. Wicker Garden Seat

 

So cool...A wicker garden seat, who thought? Can be used indoor and outside, and can support a fully grown adult's weight. Awesome for storage! For instance, use it to stow away the children's toys when guests are over. If you're a snake charmer, you can even use the wicker garden seat to store your most venomous snakes (we jest).

2. Wicker Business Card and Envelope Holders

 

 Tired of acrylic or wood office organizers? Make a statement with these unique items. Like other wicker items, these are durable and long lasting, yet light and rustic. Sure to turn some heads, especially in a well coordinated office.  

3. Rattan Placemat

Bring some Thai Culture into your dining area with this placemat. Rattan wicker is very good at buffering against heat, and will stand up to wear and tear, making it perfect for place settings, centerpiece holders or settings for a buffet table. I've seen a lot of inventive ways to use this item; even placed on a plate stand display alongside decorative balls or flowers on shelving.

 

3. Wicker Tissue Box Holder

Decorative Tissue Box Holders are a great way to keep your decor consistent and to provide a discreet place for your tissues to hide. Great in a rustic or contemporary themed bathroom, living room or sun room! Them come in the tall and long varieties, and fit your standard tissue box.

  3. Wicker Umbrella Holder 

 

A perfect example of when fashion meets function. Umbrella boxes are essential, at least in our rainy filled New England Fall. But why not do it with style? These have all the hallmarks of Rattan Wicker: Durable, water resistant, strong, yet lightweight and beautiful. Rattan is really a perfect material for an umbrella holder, it's breathability gives your umbrellas some circulation to dry out. No detail is overlooked in this particular model, including a metal pan in the bottom to protect the wicker from dripping or umbrella tip scratches.

Of course, all of these wicker items are available on our website at http://www.stamfordshades.com/Store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=60 

Or in the store...plus, we have many more wicker accessories, including napkin holders!

Post pics of your wicker in action on our facebook account! http://www.facebook.com/stamfordshades, we'd love to seem them!