Decorating & Design
15 Rooms That Will Inspire You To Decorate With Wicker
Updated on July 8, 2024
Timeless and versatile, wicker furniture and woven accents can blend with any design style for an elevated, laidback look. “I use wicker furniture in all my projects, even modern spaces,” says designer Sabrina Albanese. “It’s timeless and looks great anywhere.” The textural material has proven to be a great summer accent when used in lakehouses, vacation homes and outdoor spaces. Get inspired to bring summer style to your home by decorating with wicker. Scroll down!
Designer Ashley Montgomery used plenty of woven accents in this Florida home. In the dining room, a pair of wicker pendants are complemented by a rustic basket and seagrass chairs. “Texture just calms everything down,” says Ashley.
Designer Sabrina Albanese toned down this traditional foyer with a wicker sideboard topped with fresh florals and candles.
In the principal bathroom of the same home, a custom vanity with louvered detailing, wicker lampshades and modern botanical wallpaper have a tropical vibe.
Strike a botanical note by pairing wicker and florals, like designer Colette van den Thillart did in this bedroom. A wicker lamp topped with a floral lampshade creates a gorgeous focal point in this summer-inspired room.
A wicker ottoman and woven rug complement each other in this light and bright living room. “I love the fresh aesthetic,” says designer Jenn Cranston. “It feels like you’re in the tropics.”
In this modern cottage by Anne Hepfer, wicker chairs have a grounding effect in the all-white interior. Pairing them with sky blue pillows and upholstery amps up the beach vibe.
Wicker patio furniture has stood the test of time. In this outdoor space, wicker loungers, ottomans and dining chairs offer a relaxed and welcoming vibe.
A touch of wicker goes a long way in this principal bathroom by Lynda Reeves, who added a wicker stool in front of a charming skirted dressing table with matching drapes.
Decorate your summer dining table with wicker placemats, linen napkins, lush floral arrangements and your favorite china, as seen in this dining room by Collective Studio.
In this Nova Scotia house, Sappho Griffin mixed and matched her dining chairs by placing wicker armchairs at the head of the table.
Brown wicker is classic, but hits of black offer a bold and contemporary feel. The black wicker pendant and bamboo peacock chair are dramatic focal points in this living room.
Designer Louis Duncan-He dedicated one corner of this swanky basement to a reading nook, complete with a wicker egg chair and tropical wallpaper inspired by boutique hotels in Bali and Singapore.
This bedroom has a down-to-earth look thanks to a wicker bed frame and textured rug. Plush bed linens and spare, shiplap panelling create a serene environment.
Woven and wicker elements go hand in hand, so why not use them together? Designer Samantha Sacks hung woven pendants above an eat-in island, complete with wicker chairs to give this kitchen a coastal feel.
“I wanted the decorating to look as if the English countryside collided with California cool,” says designer Ashley Montgomery of this Florida home. A mirror with a wicker border complements the shiplap panelling.
Tommy Smythe designed this 230-year-old home in South Carolina with tons of vintage elements, including these wicker dining chairs. “We got as much as we could from local consignment shops in Charleston,” says Tommy.