Jumat, 19 Juni 2009

Home Decor Basics: Add Class And Style With Wrought Iron








By. Galuh

During the historical times, wrought iron was used to decorate and furnish palaces and castles. Wrought iron decorative pieces come in a wide variety of kinds. There are wrought iron wall hangings, coffee tables, chairs, curtain rods, candleholders, mirrors, lamps, chandeliers, pot racks, fireplace screens, wall clocks, wall art and so many more. Most people think that wrought iron is for traditionally styled houses. But the truth is, it blends wonderfully even with homes that exude contemporary styles. If you are thinking of decorating your home with classic and sophisticated pieces of wrought iron decoration, here are some decoration tips you may want to consider:

1. Start with small accessories

Do not overwhelm your home and your family by suddenly turning your home into a wrought iron museum. An easy way to introduce this material to your home is by adding small wrought iron accessories such as table lamps, plants stands or dishes to rooms in the house.

2. Decorate with wrought iron wall hangings

Wall hangings, which include metal wall sculptures, clocks, scones, mirrors and picture frames, are another great way of integrating this material into the design of your home. What is great about this type of wall hangings is that you do not have to worry about the color of the room's wall since these decorative pieces have an airy design that allows the wall color to show through.

3. Add wrought iron candleholders

Wrought iron candleholders come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles that you will not have a hard time finding one that will suit your taste and preference. Just make sure that you place these candleholders away from flammable and combustible materials such as linen, sheet, and curtains.

4. Hang a wrought iron chandelier to your dining or living room.

5. Integrate wrought iron in staircases or gates

Staircases, gates, and doors can be made more appealing and sophisticated if you add wrought iron to it. Needless to say, wrought iron can turn any room into a classy and sophisticated area so it is always a good choice to incorporate this material when decorating your home.

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