In 2020, it is predicted that some things will become popular and some will experience a decline in popularity. In terms of furniture, it is believed that the trend of rattan furniture will still be in great demand by the public. Some Interior designer revealed that rattan and some other tree-processed materials such as bamboo, teak and mahogany will still become a trend in 2020. Trees furniture indeed has several advantages such as being able to give a classic impression of our dwelling and able to present a cool atmosphere in the room. In the future not only furniture made from processed trees will experience popularity, but also products that are environmentally friendly. The use of furniture is also believed to be able to advance local craftsmen. Because furniture made from processed trees is more produced by local craftsmen. In US and Europe have left the furniture aluminum material because it damages the environment. So, now more who use local craft.
Why rattan furniture still a favorite?
The reason why rattan furniture be of trend began to emerge seems to be the result of the fact that these recent generations tend to have more mobility. Because of that, many people choose to live in rental places such as boarding houses, apartments, or rental house. This is why they prefer to buy furniture that has an attractive appearance and is sold at low prices rather than buying durable furniture. However, most people these days more concerned with appearance and low prices furniture, it does not mean they agree with furniture quality or even tend to be worse. Therefore, rattan furniture is a very suitable choice.
Rattan Sofa
With current trend as explained, it is very normal for rattan furniture to increase popularity as well. For example, these day people turn to rattan sofas instead of buying a soft sofa as usual, because rattan furniture will be lighter, stronger, and have beautiful appearance. It will be easy for people to move rattan furniture when they feel bored with the placement of furniture in their room. Interior design using rattan furniture has also become popular lately. The use of rattan furniture such as minimalist rattan chairs can make the room look more attractive. Rattan furniture also provide a natural feel in the room. Moreover, this kind of furniture is also very easy to care. You only need to wipe it down a few times and your rattan furniture will always look good.
Rattan Chair
Many people still underestimate when talking about rattan chairs. Many people think that natural cane is a second-class material which have beautiful appearance. Strong and flexible characteristic of rattan as inspiration for furniture such as rattan chairs. Natural rattan is easy to shape, as we can see around us, there are already many attractive rattan chair designs. Production of rattan chairs is still handmade, so it provides unique craft detail. That is why from the past until now, quotation for rattan chair exports has increased, especially for the European and US markets.
Rattan Bed
Everything that smells of ethnicity and classics must steal the attention of international consumers. No wonder, many rattan furniture craftsmen export their products abroad. Not only with common models and types, rattan can be transformed into large furniture such as beds. Why do people prefer rattan beds?. Because rattan bed is lighter, so if you get bored and want to change the layout of your room it will be easier. In addition, rattan bed provides a tropical and coastal atmosphere in your bedroom. Rattan bed also fits in a child bedroom bed. Children cot will be replaced as your child grows older. If you think, children beds from teak wood are expensive. So the choice of children rattan beds from rattan is an alternative. Because the price will be cheaper than teak beds. But it seems that in Indonesia there are still rarely people who use beds with this material. Because of the high foreign market interest in rattan, it may make the craftsmen explore more in making furniture for foreign markets compared to local markets.
If you think rattan furniture is not durable, you are wrong. Indeed, when compared to furniture made of teak wood, rattan furniture is not that strong. However, if we talk about durability, as long as in fair use, rattan furniture will last your whole life. Quite diligent in cleaning it from dust and not often being placed close to sunlight, then furniture such as dining chairs can continue to be passed on to your children and grandchildren. The more interesting one, rattan furniture you can combine with accessories. You can put pillows on your rattan sofa. So, by knowing some of the advantages of rattan furniture, aren’t you interested to have it soon?
