What Are the Different Types of Wicker Bedroom Furniture?

Once relegated to porches and yards, wicker furniture is available today in designs suitable for any room in the home, including the bedroom. Complete sets of wicker bedroom furniture are available, with headboards, dressers, nightstands, and armoires constructed completely of wicker. If a person doesn’t want to furnish the bedroom entirely in rattan, individual wicker pieces can be used to accent other bedroom decor.

The well-designed bedroom provides plenty of places to store clothing and accessories, so a variety of wicker bedroom furniture has been designed with storage in mind. A wicker armoire with cupboards and shelves provides lots of storage, and any clutter can be hidden behind its doors for quick cleanup. Wicker hampers make excellent receptacles for dirty laundry since wicker can “breathe.” A wicker chest placed at the foot of the bed is perfect for storing blankets, sheets, and towels, while toiletries can be stored in the wicker medicine chest in the master bathroom.

Nightstands that customarily flank the bed can be replaced with a stylish wicker table or two. There are many sizes of wicker tables to choose from to suit different lifestyles. A small table can hold a lamp and a book, while a larger one can be used for a phone, laptop, paperwork, and any other materials that might need attention before turning in.

The fashionable woman needs a place to comfortably do hair and makeup, and a vanity with mirror is a practical and attractive piece of wicker bedroom furniture. Its surface and drawers provide room to store makeup and toiletries. A cushioned wicker seat by the vanity gives the woman a place to rest comfortably while getting ready for work or a night out.

Most wicker bedroom furniture is either stained a natural rattan hue or painted white, but wicker is versatile and can be painted any color to complement any décor. Wicker is lightweight so it is easy to move wicker bedroom furniture around. It is also inexpensive. When used inside, wicker is durable and easy to clean by wiping down with a damp cloth periodically to remove dust and grime.

Wicker bedroom furniture that is painted white traditionally gives the room a cozy, country look, but there are contemporary designs that can give the bedroom a more updated style. Rattan can also be used to give the room a bold look. For example, hanging a large wall mirror framed in white wicker against a wall painted a dark color will provide an attractive and dramatic accent in any bedroom.