Best way to paint varnished wood (wicker)?

i have a wardrobe and draws bedroom furniture set which is dark green and brown coloured it is wicker and normal wood which has been varnished, i want to paint white to match my room but nt sure of the best way to go about it especially the wicker ...Best way to paint varnished wood (wicker)?
I would rub down the solid wood parts with a medium fine sand paper then wash the whole wardrobe with a solution of water and Flash or Sugar Soap. Be careful not to make the wicker too wet. Apply just enough the remove dust and other deposits. When thoroughly dry brush the whole wardrobe to remove any fine particles not washed away. Then apply a coat of white wood primer, when dry apply the first coat of paint, rub down if necessary when dry with fine grade paper before applying a the final coat. Make sure you use a good quality paint brush and that it is thoroughly cleaned and dry before each coat of paint.Best way to paint varnished wood (wicker)?
Would be very difficult to sand the varnish off wicker. I would suggest on the actual wood parts to sand those - but for the wicker, use a really good spray paint primer first, then spray paint over with your chosen colour.
Rustoleum makes a great all surface spray paint try that