Wicker can be used both indoors and outdoors. However, it looks more elegant outdoors since its natural color and texture can blend with outdoor trees and plants. Wicker dining sets, chairs, benches and swings can add a unique charm to your patio or lawn.
When buying outdoor wicker furniture, see to it that you buy wicker that is treated with polyethylene or vinyl in order to protect it from moisture and make it more flexible. Plain untreated wicker may crack or become soft under moist conditions. Wicker is usually woven onto a frame of cane, rattan and even aluminum. Choose natural materials like cane or rattan, which are very strong and can last for years to come.
