'Tis the season for rattan and wicker – from fruit bowls to outdoor sofas, these are the affordable pieces I am picking up to give every room a touch of rustic charm

Summer means adding more textures into my home, and that means more rattan and more wicker. Luckily, all the best brands are bringing out plenty for me to get shopping

Living room with large windows, a dark rug, orange couch, cream armchair and rattan chair
(Image credit: Lulu & Georgia)
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Rattan and wicker are far too timeless to call a trend, they've been around for decades in various forms (my first experience was an inherited Lloyd Loom chair), but they do seem to be having a particularly trendy resurgence right now.

Look at any 'new in' section of all the most popular homeware brands (Anthropologie, Lulu & Georgia, Magnolia to name a few) and you will find some form of wicker or rattan decor right up top. And big designers are decorating with rattan too – two of my favourite designers right now, Cortney Bishop and Heidi Caillier, have both featured the materials in projects they have shared recently.

And the versions I am seeing for 2025 are far chicer than my much-loved, but a little old-fashioned, second-hand piece. Here, I have rounded up the new rattan and wicker pieces that have caught my eye. It's a design trend that's so perfect for right now, as these textured materials are always going to give a room a more summery feel.

Neutral living room with wood panelled walls, dark room and large window

(Image credit: Lulu & Georgia)

Two rattan lamps with cream lampshades
Alahbasri Table Lamp (Set of 2)

Lighting is one of my favorite ways to bring rattan into a room. I have already switched every lampshade in my home to some variation of rattan, so adding in some smaller accent lighting would work beautifully. These would look lovely as bedside lights or to create some symmetry on a console table.

Rattan side table with scalloped base
Rattan accent table

There's a whole wicker collection going on as part of Target's collaboration with Shea McGee, but I thought this side table was really worth shouting out. It's $150, but it looks so similar to pieces I have seen that are double that. The reviews are great too, but be quick, stock is going down fast.

Rattan bath caddy
Pickens Rattan Bath Caddy

Bring some softness into the bathroom with this rattan caddy. And before you question if it's safe to use in a bathroom, it's designed with polywicker, which can come in contact with water and can cope with humidity.

Rattan mirror
Rattan Flat Mirror

The Way Day sale is happening right now, and a brand I always look to see if there's anything reduced is Birch Lane. Its pieces are great quality and balance both trendy and timeless. I have been eyeing up this rattan mirror for months, I think it might be time to invest.

Rattan fruit bowl
Woven bowl Wavy Rim with Pedestal Base

Bringing rattan into a kitchen is a lovely way to give it a quick and easy spring/summer update. I'll be placing mine on the island or countertop and filling it with lemons for a real Mediterranean feel. This is a great price too, at just $30.

Rattan serving spoons
Rattan Salad Servers

I would use these all summer long, they would really elevate my tablescapes. It's all in the details when it comes to a beautiful table, and I think my boring stainless steel servers need an upgrade to something that's going to get attention and add some extra texture to the table.

Blue candle with wicker holder
Capri Blue Volcano Mint Rattan Jar Candle

Rattan is so right now that the iconic Capri Blue candles have had a rattan upgrade. This smells as summery as it looks, with a scent of tropical fruits and sugared oranges, lemons, and limes. Delicious.

Round rattan tray with handles
Rattan tray

A tray is such a versatile piece all year round, but it comes into its own in the summer months when you are constantly carrying things between indoors and out. This would be a lovely way to build a centerpiece on an outdoor table or ottoman, too.

Rattan sofa with curved edges and flared base
Sienna Rattan Wicker Indoor/Outdoor Settee

If you are looking to invest in some new outdoor furniture this summer, this rattan couch is such a beautiful, statement piece. It's suitable for both indoors and outdoors (although it will need to be covered in bad weather), so once summer is over, this will be perfectly happy at home in your living room, or actually as a kitchen couch.

However, the material has come a long way since my Lloyd Loom chair was made, and brands are bringing out plenty of new, beautiful pieces that feel far more on trend than my inherited furniture. Technology has come along too, so now you can find wicker and rattan pieces that are really hardwearing, weather-resistant, and even waterproof.

Hebe Hatton
Hebe Hatton
Head of Interiors

I am the Head of Interiors at Homes & Gardens. I started off in the world of journalism in fashion and luxury travel and then landed my first interiors role at Real Homes and have been in the world of interior design ever since. Prior to my role at H&G I was the digital editor at Livingetc, from which I took a sabbatical to travel in my self-converted van (not as glamorous as decorating a home, but very satisfying). A year later, and with lots of technical DIY lessons learned I am back to writing and editing, sometimes even from the comfort of my home on wheels.

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