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Rattan is a plant that is native to the tropical areas in Asia, Africa, and Australasia. Indonesia supplies 70% of rattan in the world, and the largest rattan industry in the country is located in Cirebon, West Java. This material has special characteristics such as durability, light weight, and flexibility, which is why it can easily be transformed into practical everyday objects such as walking cane, basket, and furniture. Besides wood furniture, rattan furniture can add a more exotic aura into your home. Similar to wood, rattan can also be coated with wood stains, varnish, and paints. Therefore, rattan furniture or rattan garden furniture is available in many different colors. However, it usually comes in its natural color, and coated with clear varnish. Another good thing about it is that it does not require a lot of maintenance. You can maintain the beauty and the quality of our furniture by following the tips below:

1. Regularly clean the surface
Since furniture made from rattan has many crevices, cleaning it can be a tricky task. Use mild detergent diluted in water. Lightly wet a soft cloth with the solution and wipe away dirt or stains. Remember not to over-wet the cloth as you will need to clean the surfaces without actually soaking the rattan. You can also remove dust with a vacuum cleaner beforehand. To clean stubborn dirt in the crevices, you can use a used toothbrush. Do not clean the rattan with detergent too often since it can damage the lacquer coating. (more…)

If you’re thinking of buying new furniture for your living room then why not consider Italian furniture? It can be difficult sometimes to know what to choose to make your individual mark in your own home, but Italian designer furniture will certainly go some way to adding that all important style factor. The fact is, there’s a fantastic range of modern Italian furniture around these days to choose from which really does stand out.

If you’re looking for sofas and armchairs which have the wow factor then look for pieces from the Luciano collection; it’s true luxury and perhaps designer furniture at its very best. Although it has a simple design, its opulence is clear to all. Its deep buttoning with embedded Swarovski crystals make it a positively ooze elegance, making it a very sophisticated piece of designer furniture, and the beauty of its design is that you can add to it as you wish to make a range of seating options. With this flexibility and the fact that it comes in a range of beautiful materials and colours it is the ideal Italian designer furniture to create a stir amongst your visitors.

If you also want to incorporate Italian furniture into your dining room, there is also a wonderful array of modern furniture to choose from. (more…)