Wrought Iron, the Newest House Guest

The days of wrought iron being found only on porches and patios are long gone: There is no doubt that wrought iron is making its way into indoor living space.

If you’re looking to bring new life into rooms in your home, look no further than creative wrought iron décor that is appropriate for any room of your house. You’ll enjoy endless decorating possibilities that offer a long-lasting and sturdy solution to spice up a room’s feel. Depending on the decorations you choose, you can create the feel of a Paris apartment, a woodsy cabin, a country kitchen or a modern city apartment – all with a few simple decorating touches.

Just a few possibilities include:

Wrought wine rack
A wine rack adds a sophisticated look to any room: And a wrought iron wine rack is ideal for its versatility. Wrought wine racks may hold just one bottle – or hundreds. They may mount to a wall, hang from the ceiling, function as a wine table or hold bottles in a wide range of sizes or unconventional shapes. Plus, you may select wrought iron wine servers or holders to enhance the elegance of a romantic dinner for two – or to create a conversation piece at a large, boisterous dinner party. The possibilities are endless.

Wrought iron candle holder
If you’re looking for a creative way to display your candles – whether you burn them frequently or use them as a decorative touch in your rooms – wrought iron candle holders should not be overlooked. From a wall-mounted candle sconce to a small votive holder to a candle plate, there is a wrought iron candle holder to suit any need (and candle). Or, replace that unsightly jar topper with a decorative wrought iron jar topper that matches the other wrought iron décor in your home. Meanwhile, wrought candle dishes are so subtle that they suit any décor – and are easy to clean cooled wax from. Since they often feature a wide base, these candle dishes are ideal for large pillar candles, or cake candles.

Wrought iron wall decor
The most common wrought iron wall art may be found outside of a home, or in a hallway: Signs welcoming visitors to ones home, often featuring a variety of simple scenes or individual images (particularly of animals). But there are more outstanding options available: Consider employing a long-lasting wrought iron coat rack in your foyer to create just the feel you’re looking for. Or, employ wrought iron candle holders that mount to the wall to tie the aesthetics of your home together. Wrought iron key holders effectively complement both these decorative touches and further create a theme for your home.

Wrought iron curtain rods
Add a sophisticated touch to any room in your house by eliminating the standard run-of-the-mill rods you currently hang your curtains from. Replace them with wrought iron curtain rods, which enhance any room and provide a reliably strong mechanism to hang curtains from. Because of its strength and weight, these are an outstanding option if you’re looking to hang heavier canvas-type curtains. Just remember to make sure the hardware the rod is attached with is strong enough to support the extra strength.

Wrought iron plant stands
Because of its durability and strength, wrought iron makes for an ideal plant stand, either inside or outside. A variety of sizes are available to hold nearly any pot you use, at any height you desire. You may elevate and bring more attention to shorter plants with a tall wrought plant stand, or support a large, heavy plant (and keep it off your carpet or flooring) with a low-to-the-ground stand. Although plant stands are a most effective way to fill corners in a house, they look gorgeous placed throughout a backyard or patio, placed around a pool or a hot tub to create a tropical feel, or used at the front door to create a pleasing first impression of your home.

Wrought iron hardware
Any light switch or room fixture can be enhanced with a wrought iron bracket. Or, tie together the other wrought iron accessories that you’ve decorated your room with by using wrought iron shelf brackets on bookshelves or display shelves. These small touches tie together the other wrought iron decorations of your room – without going overboard – and create a strong, cohesive feel.

When you make the decision to decorate with wrought iron – regardless of the extent of your décor –you’ll find something you love in no time.

Author Jim Booles is the owner of http://www.winerackspecialist.com. You can veiw a wide variety of wrought iron at his web site, including wrought iron wine racks and candleholders.