Archive for October, 2009

Create a conservatory atmosphere

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Cane conservatory furniture is a great option for your sun room or conservatory. The natural colour and look of cane will greatly add to unique feel and look that a person wishes to create in such a space or area.

Traditionally cane conservatory furniture is used in sun rooms and conservatories, but we have noticed a new trend in homes around the United Kingdom. Cane conservatory can create a very unique look and also make a room feel warmer than what it really is. With the wide choice of cushion covers you can also manipulate the look slightly to easily blend into the theme and colour scheme of the rest of your home.

Cane conservatory furniture is also extremely easy to keep clean and hygienic. All the cushions that we supply with our cane conservatory furniture can be removed and washed, and the cane conservatory furniture is easy to wash with any kind of detergent and water.

In the event that your furniture gets a very severe scratch or some other damage, it can easily be sanded down with soft sandpaper and varnished with a lacquer to make it disappear. It should be done in consultation with an expert, but once you have the necessary information it can easily be finished as a DIY job.

Cane conservatory furniture is the perfect solution if you are looking for something that will be strong, will last for a long time, looks pretty and, at the same time, creates an atmosphere in a room.  Contact us now for a brochure or come and visit one of our showrooms.

The weaved secret of wicker furniture

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Most people make the mistake of thinking that cane furniture is the same as wicker furniture. This is essentially true, but the difference is that although a lot of cane furniture is also wicker furniture, wicker furniture does not have to be cane furniture.

Wicker furniture gets its name from the weaving of the materials. Cane will be softened and cut into many strips after all the bugs have been removed and the bark is stripped. It is then softened and cut and woven with other this strips of cane or leather. Once it is weaved, it will be coloured and lacquered to seal it, and then fixed to become your wicker furniture.

Wicker furniture can also be made from other natural or synthetic materials if they are able to go through the same process, and it will produce the same strong furniture as an end product. When buying wicker furniture you should ask what materials were used in the process, as other materials may prove to not be as strong and durable as cane. This might leave you with a sub-standard product that might need to be replaced and will not last as long as traditional cane wicker furniture.

Depending on your needs, you can choose either a very-light looking wicker furniture suite or even a dark wicker furniture set. If synthetic materials were used, you might be able to find other colours as well as the artificial materials used.

Make rattan furniture work for you

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Rattan furniture is a great solution if you are looking at buying furniture for your garden, or to use outside. It is just as important to make sure that the rattan furniture you have bought is suited for outdoor use.

Heavy sun exposure as well as the effect of elements such as the wind and rain can cause your rattan furniture to become hard and brittle. If you know that your rattan furniture will be exposed for long periods of time, you can always consider buying synthetic rattan furniture.

Synthetic rattan furniture is made from artificial products, but gives a finish very similar to that of normal rattan furniture. It is usually quite easy to recognise these as they use a variety of different colours to pigment the artificial products and create very colourful pieces of synthetic rattan furniture.

Rattan furniture is usually flat or rounded pieces of rattan weaved or stuck onto a solid rattan base to create its look. In the 80s rattan chairs were very popular and it has only been in recent years that complete rattan furniture sets became popular.

You can use your rattan furniture outdoors or in a conservatory, or even as your main choice of furniture in your house. It is also a very popular choice of furniture for summer or holiday homes as it creates a very light and open space.

If you are not sure if the colours of the rattan furniture will work with your current colour scheme, you should feel more confident knowing that you can select your seat cushions in many different colours that will compliment what you currently have.

Seven day conservatory furniture trial

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

A conservatory is a fantastic addition to any home. It is usually a nice open room that gets a lot of sun. It gives one the feeling of being outside without actually being outside.

No sun room would be complete without conservatory furniture, and at 1st for Cane, we understand that and bring you the best conservatory furniture to compliment your room. A modern trend has developed in recent years where people are also using conservatory furniture inside their homes to create a nice themed feel and a unique look.

Some of our conservatory furniture is also suited for outdoor use and will give you the added advantage of being able to use it for more than one purpose. Placing your conservatory furniture outside in the garden on a nice sunny morning will look great and create a nice opportunity to sit outside and soak up the sun, entertain some guests over tea or sit outside and relax with a good book.

When you have had a look at our brochure and made a decision on which conservatory furniture you would like, we will assist you in any way possible to get it to you as soon as possible. 1st for cane will also deliver it to your home free of charge and compliment our service with a money back 7-day trial period if you are not happy with your product.

If your conservatory furniture is delivered and you decide that it does not make you happy, or the product is just not satisfactory, you can return it to us within 7 days of your purchase and we will gladly refund you or replace it.

Know your cane furniture?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

1st For Cane is proud to be one of the major retailers of conservatory furniture, cane furniture, rattan furniture and wicker furniture in the United Kingdom, with 12 showrooms for your viewing pleasure.

Even though the production of cane furniture is a really tough process, you can buy cane furniture for really reasonable prices. The process of manufacturing cane furniture is quite a job compared to how modern furniture is made, and comes from as early as the 2nd century in China. Basically the cane plant, a type of bamboo, is harvested and then cut down to size as these plants can grow up to 185 meters in length.

Once they are at a more manageable size, the cane is placed in boiling or extremely hot water. The first and foremost reason for this is to remove any insects and bugs. This process will also considerably soften the cane and help with the peeling process that follows. The bug-free cane is then peeled by hand and machine, to give it the smoothest possible surface. You will be able to see quite easily when cane furniture was made with un-peeled cane as it is quite knotty and knobbly.

The cane will then be cut into specific sizes, depending on the measurements, and then heated in water to make it soft and supple. The poles will then be weaved together into the style of the desired furniture with either leather or cane strips, and then coloured and sealed to become the cane furniture that will fit it into your homes.

Get tropical with rattan furniture

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Rattan has been around for many years now and is believed to have its roots in the colonial eras. It has survived all this time because of its sheer allure. Who says that you can’t bring a little tropical flavour to England? Rattan furniture is the perfect way to deck your living room or conservatory room out and invite friends over to relax.

A night of bridge with the ladies or perhaps drinks and cigars after the big game with the boys – no matter what your reason for wanting to entertain, rattan furniture will always deliver comfort and style. You’ll receive loads of compliments from your guests.

Many a home has been made over with the simple addition of this furniture as it brings a certain allure to the home that uses it. Rattan is definitely one of those materials that, whether used for sofas or tables, it demands attention and praise. Add to that the sheer strength of the furniture and you have the recipe for creating envy among your friends.

To rattan or not to rattan, is there a question?

If you have been playing with the idea of purchasing rattan furniture and are not quite sure whether you will be happy with your purchase, simply take advantage of our special offer right now. Purchase your rattan furniture and test it out for a few days. If you find that you are unhappy, simply return it!

We will be more than happy to assist your friends and family as well as anyone who will want to get their hands on this furniture once they have seen it in your home.

Going insane for cane furniture

Friday, October 16th, 2009

It has always captured the imagination with its brilliant yet very simplistic properties. It is amazing to think that the staple diet of the giant panda could produce such lovely and breathtaking furniture pieces. We are talking about cane.

Cane furniture has always given the appearance of adventure and a tropical feel to any room where it is placed.
Over the years, cane furniture has developed into a very elegant addition to any furniture composition in the home.

Whether a few cane chairs are strategically placed in a sitting room area or whether the cane furniture is taking the lead in a conservatory room, it is always vibrant and full of energy.

Cane furniture has been captivating home owners for years. It is most often the perfect round off piece to complete any lounge setting, and furthermore, works wonderfully in the garden or on the patio. Whatever your decision for the use of your cane furniture, the end result is bound to be pleasing.

Not just simple twists of cane

The intricate weaving of cane furniture has certainly progressed from the years where bands of cane were forcefully tied together to create the odd furniture shape here and there. Today’s cane furniture is specially woven and shaped into some of the most beautiful pieces of furniture on the planet.

To view some of the world’s most beautiful pieces of furniture, browse through our catalogue and be absolutely enthralled by the beauty and design of modern, post modern and classic cane furniture.

Keep the conservatory clean

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

When you decide to purchase cane furniture for your conservatory, you make a bold statement. Your creativity began when you decided what to use your conservatory room for, but it will only blossom once you decide on how to furnish it. Let’s assume you were to invest in some cane conservatory furniture. What sort of impact would that have on the entire look and feel of your home?

Let’s say you decided to turn your conservatory room into an entertainment area where friends and family can get together over the holidays and simply chat or laugh together. Picture all of your loved ones together for the holidays being seated in the sheer comfort and beauty of your conservatory cane furniture.

Maintaining your cane furniture

The sturdy frame of the furniture is enough to support the weight of everyone who is sitting and laughing cheerfully, and another great thing about your cane furniture is that should you need to move it out of the way, it is very lightweight and can be moved easily.

If this sounds fantastic and you’re about ready to place an order for cane furniture, you may remember hearing somewhere that although it is very beautiful and much desired it is very pricey. As a direct retailer of this we can offer you the best in cane furniture at prices that stump our competitors. Pay us a visit today and get some cane in your life.

Which wicker is better?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Wicker furniture is beautiful, always has been and always will be. It provides an air of style and class that is matched by very few other materials. So what should one know about wicker before making an informed decision to go out and invest in wicker furniture.

Wicker was designed for warm and dry conditions, hence the materials that it comprises. If it is overexposed it will buckle and taint, and should it ever get wet it will definitely lose its form. If one can create the ideal environment, perhaps indoors in the conservatory or lounge area, then your wicker furniture will last you quite a long time.

The alternative is resin wicker. The need for this type of material arose purely because wicker lovers had begun to encounter serious problems with their furniture when it was overexposed to the elements. Obviously very heart broken that their prized furniture pieces were being destroyed, they sought out manufacturers who, in turn, were able to provide them with lasting results.

Wicker will always be wicker

If you’re thinking that because someone purchases resin wicker instead of natural wicker that they’re running at less quality, you would be gravely mistaken. Resin wicker furniture is merely wicker furniture that has been protected against the elements, similar to what scotch guarding does for other materials.

Check out our fantastic range of wicker furniture and make your selection today. You will be pleasantly surprised at the remarks you will receive from friends and family.

Your conservatory can be anything you want it to be

Friday, October 9th, 2009

A conservatory really is a fantastic room to have. Imagination can take flight in there and so much fun can be had in your conservatory. Of course, whatever you decide to turn your conservatory into it will definitely need furnishings to go with the chosen theme.

Conservatory furniture could range from a couple of high-back chairs to sofas depending on what use you have chosen for you conservatory. No matter what creative theme you have decided to come up with, matching furniture will always be in season with your conservatory.

The range of conservatory furniture that we stock is undoubtedly furniture catering for many themes. If you have decided to use your conservatory as an entertainment room to entertain family and friends, or even somewhere you can just simply relax, then our range of conservatory furniture will definitely catch your eye.

Conversations in a conservatory

If you’ve decided to turn your conservatory into a reading room, where perhaps you and your members of the book club get together, then our range of conservatory furniture will absolutely delight you. From double chairs to singles of the most beautiful and soft design, they will create the ambience for a good book reading.

Try us out today and see our fantastic range of conservatory furniture. Why be plain when you can decorate in cane?