The Ultimate Garden Furniture Dilemma: Rope Vs Rattan
When it comes to garden furniture it can be tricky to decide which style is the right choice for you and your garden. If you have a spacious garden then a sprawling corner sofa or large outdoor dining set would be ideal, especially if you love to entertain during the summer months. At Laura James we have an extensive range of garden furniture options, including our most popular styles of rope garden furniture and rattan furniture. Here are a few of the benefits of each style so that you can decide on the best choice for your garden.
Benefits of Rope Furniture
Comfort
Rope is flexible, allowing movement and cushioning which allows you to sit comfortably. Our natural rope Cove chairs feature a strong woven seat and back for comfort with a handy folding function.
Natural & Textured Look
Our wooden garden furniture is designed and crafted with acacia wood, known for its strength, durability, and beautiful natural grain. The rope woven around our garden seating brings strength and texture to each piece. The textures and natural tones will complement the nature and greenery in your garden beautifully.
Versatile Material
Rope allows designers to be versatile with various pattern weaves and colours. Our Hali rope garden chairs come in a selection of beautiful shades from pink, olive green to natural and black. Both natural rope and synthetic rope can be woven around other materials from wooden frames to powder coated steel, creating completely different looks.
Stylish Design
If you’re looking to elevate your garden this summer, then rope and woven pieces of furniture offer a decorative, stylish, and natural aesthetic. Rope is a huge garden trend for 2025, combining natural tones, texture with functional pieces that have been built to last.
Rope Garden Furniture Styles
Rope furniture is a contemporary choice and gives that boutique hotel feel to your very own outside space. Our Eaden corner sofa set is crafted from natural acacia wood with rope entwined at each end of the sofa. The natural-coloured cushions and matching wooden coffee table complete this chic outdoor sofa set.
The Shiro outdoor sofa features an acacia wood frame with beautiful woven rope detail and gorgeous natural cushions for an inviting look. Elevate your garden rope furniture even further with the addition of a few garden accessories including throws or a garden rug to create a stylish finish.
Benefits of Rattan Furniture
Water Resistant & UV Resistant
PE rattan is a synthetic material that looks and feels like natural wicker, offering the same comfort and look with much more durability. PE material is better equipped to withstand various weather conditions from UV damage to downpours of rain, making it ideal weatherproof outdoor furniture.
Low Maintenance
Weather-resistant rattan is more durable and easier to clean than natural rattan, whereas natural wicker may require more care as it is likely to be damaged by the weather over time. Our rattan furniture is designed for those who prefer a low maintenance garden, without compromising on style.
Compact & Adaptable Designs
Our rattan collection at Laura James features an array of styles from the cube dining sets to corner sofas. The cube sets offer a compact design, with seats and footstools which can be used as additional seating. Our rattan range is available in a choice of colours including black, grey, and natural rattan with a choice of tabletop finishes.
Timeless Style
Rattan garden furniture will always be a classic choice. It is versatile, easy to clean and hard-wearing providing longevity. Not only has the quality of our rattan improved, but we have introduced innovative designs for 2025.
Rattan Garden Furniture Styles
From the classic cube to stylish corner seating our rattan range features outdoor dining sets for every garden. If you have a small garden our space saving cube sets are perfect, available in 8-seater and 10 seater designs each set features chairs and footstools that neatly fold underneath the table. Our rattan range has been elevated with new designs for 2025 including the stunning Aston firepit table for cosy dining outdoors. Plus, the multifunctional Aria rattan corner garden furniture set features a rising table, meaning you can enjoy it as a coffee table or dining table.
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