As we settle into a new year we are turning an eager eye forward to the exciting trends sweeping the design world. One of our top finds for 2021 is sure to delight the more eco-friendly among us: cane webbing. Let us show you how to embrace this year's earthiest trend that's sure to adapt to any design style. 

What Is Cane?

Cane is a tall, perennial grass grown for its flexible and woody stalks. Traditionally, cane strips have been used as a weaving material in handmade baskets, in the production of wicker furniture, and have been historically useful as a material for roofing and boat-making. As a contemporary design material, cane is now more commonly integrated into furniture in the form of a fine, open mesh woven by a machine. We call this mesh "cane webbing" and its myriad uses are on the rise for 2021.

How to Design with Cane?

The beauty of cane webbing is that it has woven its way into a huge variety of furniture and home decor items. Perhaps its most recognizable iteration is the cane-backed chair which originally became popular for its durability and lightness. Nowadays there is a grand assortment of home goods that make excellent use of cane webbing, including lounge furniture, headboards, partitions, cabinet doors, and storage baskets. Designers love this kind of versatility because the possibilities are endless! 

Why Do We Love Cane?

The airy nature of cane mesh and webbing creates a natural texture for interior spaces that make it the perfect complement for other design elements such as stone and leather. Its inherent earth tones lend a classic warmth to almost any color palette, working particularly well with neutrals schemes or gold and black accents. Cane is also a favorite trend for 2021 because it appeals to the environmentally friendly, serving as a design staple that is both sustainable and recyclable. 

Be sure to keep your eyes open for glimpses of cane webbing this year and let yourself be inspired! Maybe it's as effortless as adding a cane webbing accent chair to the sitting room, or maybe you're considering adopting an entire cane theme into your home's interior. We are here to encourage your creativity as you embrace this and more design trends of 2021. When you’re ready to talk more about your home design, please get in touch.