There’s so much choice when it comes to furniture don’t you think? Especially garden furniture! You want things to tick so many boxes it can be hard to decide. One of the most popular types of outdoor (and indoor) furniture is Rattan. But why are people opting for it and why should you choose it? Here are my top 3 reasons why you should definitely consider Rattan furniture over anything else.
It’s sustainable and eco-friendly
Something that should be at the top of everyone’s list when making choices about what to buy. Rattan furniture is sustainable and eco-friendly. It’s an alternative to hardwood and grows in just 5-7 years so it’s a renewable resource too. Also, as it’s a natural material, once you’re done with it, you can recycle rattan. It will eventually biodegrade so it’s not left on the planet for 100s of years. Hooray!
It never goes out of fashion
Rattan furniture was a huge hit in the 70s and to be honest, it hasn’t gone away since. From Rattan dining chairs to hanging sofas, there’s so much you can choose from. For every room and in every style. There’s new on-trend shapes and designs every year. It’s great to know you can invest in something which will always be fashionable right?
Low Maintenance
We all lead super busy lives and there’s nothing I hate doing more than cleaning. (I know I’m not alone here!) Cleaning furniture is one of my pet hates. With two little ones, it’s easy for our sofa to become a stain hoarder! Rattan furniture is easy to clean, sturdy and if treated correctly can be weather-resistant too. Win-win.
Those are my top three reasons for choosing rattan furniture. There are a load more reasons if you do your research. I can’t wait to get us some new rattan garden furniture for summer next year. I’m adamant it’s going to be BBQs all day every day – and lounging around on the rattan of course!
