In the present, plastic is the material used in furniture due to a number of good reasons :%$ndash; it is light in terms of weight yet very sturdy, costs less than steel or wood (both in producing and buying), and is simply a more practical choice in some areas than its counterparts. This is also why some offices, schools, function and meeting rooms, etc. use plastic chairs (or a synthetic form of plastic) over wooden or metal ones. The benefits of plastic furniture cannot be denied.
However, some folks still prefer other types of material for furniture, especially when they are planning to design the interior of a home. It is understandable, as these people, especially women, would like their home to be as beautiful to them as possible. If they feel that furniture is a big part of their home decoration and interior design, they will choose what they deem to be the best.
There are people who prefer wicker furniture, especially when they are considering how to accentuate their patio, or simply add a :%$ldquo;country feel:%$rdquo; to their home. Wicker looks and feels very much different from other types of furniture, particularly plastic. Elderly people like it because it adds a different, relaxing touch.
IllustrationA problem with most plastic furniture is that they are aesthetically lacking, which contributes dullness and some sort of monotony. Even if they are functional, there are people who prefer furniture that is both functional and pleasing to the eyes at the same time. Some people even find plastic chairs to be stiff, thus not enabling them to relax the way they want to.
Wicker furniture, particularly chairs of this variety, is most often found to be relaxing and soothing, consequently resulting in some people preferring this type. A question is what exactly is wicker furniture$%: How are these made$%:
Wicker is simply the name of a process :%$ndash; not a plant or fiber which is the basis for creating furniture. The process is making furniture by weaving rattan, which is a plant found in forests in South America and some parts of Asia. When thinking of what rattan is, think of a vine-like plant.
Rattan is actually a type of palm, which is known for its strength and durability. Another attribute is its flexibility, which is quite deceiving given its strength, since we often associate strength and sturdiness with a hard, stiff substance. It is actually woven when it is wet, to make it more flexible, but when it dries up, it will retain its shape and keep its strength.
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