Wicker is a versatile material that can do almost anything you dream of, including adding stylish elements to your home’s interior design.
A wicker arch is a great addition to any space, whether it’s used simply to create partitioned areas or as a striking focal point for conversation!
Below are our 13 tips on how to choose and use your wicker arch.
- The first step is to choose a shape that fits your room well. Generally, round or oval wicker arches are good for small spaces, such as in hallways or entrances, while rectangular archways work best in medium to large rooms.
- While you’re choosing an archway, make sure you also decide how much space you want between each piece of wicker; try to ensure there’s enough space so that people can pass through easily but not so much they feel claustrophobic.
- If you have a good eye, consider buying unfinished wood and then staining it yourself to get just the right color; however, if your skills with stain are lacking, it might be better to purchase pre-stained wood.
- You don’t need any tools to assemble your wooden arch! Just place one end on top of a table and lean against it until all sections are stacked together.
- When putting your wooden arch together, give some extra thought to which side is facing outwards: should it match your wall colors? Do you like its natural look? You may even wish to paint both sides different colors!
- Once assembled, set your wooden arch aside and begin decorating. Don’t go crazy here—the wicker itself will add plenty of color to your room without much help from you!
- Remember: plant life adds warmth to a living space, so be sure to fill gaps in between pieces of wicker with flowers or other plants that bloom brightly during warm weather months!
- Your wooden arch doesn’t need to serve only one purpose; use it to hang pictures and keep knickknacks off tables at parties, too!
- To anchor your archway into a cement foundation, use tie wire—which is available cheaply at most hardware stores—to link bottom ends of wicker together securely.
- Be sure to clean your arch regularly by vacuuming under wicker joints where dust tends to collect.
- Finally, remember that a wicker arch needs very little upkeep once it’s up! Just sweep underneath every now and again to keep pet hair and other debris off surfaces where guests will touch.
- For added protection, spritz furniture polish onto dry bristles of your vacuum head before cleaning under wicker joint areas; when finished vacuuming, simply wipe up excess polish from wood using a damp cloth.
- Get creative and have fun!