The classic material is back with a contemporary twist.
And now, roughly half a century later, its back in style.
Brie Williams
Why Is Wicker Back in Style?
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Interior designers have fully embraced the wicker comeback, in part because the material is so versatile.
“The fact that its a woven material gives it the flexibilityliterally and figurativelyto be playful and sculptural.
She elaborates on her obsession, revealing her secrets to making wicker work in the modern era.
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The reason that artificialwicker is such a popular option for outdoor patio furnitureis because its durable and weather resistant.
How to Incorporate Wicker into Modern Home Decor
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Lately, shes been choosing side tables with wicker tightly woven into ascalloped borderor another sleek, modern detail.
Prime suggests choosing straight lines and clean silhouettes to seamlessly integrate classic materials with modern aesthetics.
I prefer to keep wicker items clean-lined as opposed to fussy,” she says.
Its a really dynamic and unique medium to work with for lighting, she says.
It’s all about the juxtaposition, she says.
As a natural material, it just has a way of grounding a space.
