Elaborate scrolled metalwork, rich warm hues and elegant historical nuances are the hallmark of Old World style interiors. This inviting mix of European cultural and period influences culminates in a warm, welcoming environment perfect for daily living and enjoyment. No other room of the home lends itself to this style more so than the dining…
Use Houzz to Inspire Your Next Decorating or Remodeling Project
We’re loving Houzz.com for everything from design inspiration to sharing our products with their users. We’re not the only ones. Seems everybody these days is using Houzz to help them decorate and remodel their homes. Recently, The Dallas Morning News published an article on this very topic, “Remodeling website inspires Dallas couple’s renovation dreams”. When…
Wrought Iron for a Lifetime
It was the summer of ’85. I was 18 and had just gotten my first job as a nanny for a wealthy East Texas family. They lived on an upscale historical street in a dollhouse mansion, its exterior painted in charming pink and white. The home’s interior was equally as impressive with its lavish…
Wrought Iron Chandeliers – Adding Old World Charm To Interiors
Lighting is the most vital element in any interior. If you wish to renovate an interior and have a limited budget, your best bet is to add or alter the existing lighting of your room. The result is a complete makeover with a totally new and different look! When looking for decorative and yet functional…
Using Wrought Iron Corbels For Your Kitchen Counter
Using wrought iron corbels for your kitchen counter helps provide the necessary support that keeps your counter strong and sturdy for the years to come. Generally, any counter top that has a hangover of more than eight inches should be supported with corbels. And if your countertop is of a heavy material like granite or…
Elegant Kitchen Designs Using Wrought Iron Accessories
In spite of changing times and evolving opinions on style and art, some motifs never find their popularity fading. These classic looks continue to inspire and delight new generations thanks to their versatility and beauty. One such style is wrought iron, as this material has continued to be a popular choice for home decor even…
Creating Elegant Country Homes with Timeless Wrought Irons
Professional home decorators understand the value of choosing the right accessories to create the best design elements for an elegant country home. Hand-forged wrought iron pieces are often selected because of their classic beauty, easy maintenance and interesting decorating concepts. Whether the remodeling project involves a formal dining room, casual kitchen, elegant bath or outdoor…
Wrought Iron Inspirations from 2012 HGTV Dream Home
The new HGTV dream home is nestled in a natural habitat of regional flora, sitting in a wide open space with priceless views. The home blends into its setting well with a nature-based color palette, and appears to be waiting for visitors to come in and relax. The decor is lovely and calming, designed for…
Woody Allen Films: Great Plots, Fabulous Production Sets
Exemplary actor-screenwriter-director Woody Allen boasts a repertoire of remarkable films all throughout his more than five-decade career. Best known for Annie Hall, Play it Again Sam (movies that bank on his signature neurotic characters), and the critically acclaimed The Purple Rose of Cairo, Allen has also done little-known, unexpected films like Everyone Says I Love You—a musical comedy set in ‘90s New York.
In Everyone Says I Love You, the main characters live in a posh Park Avenue penthouse accented with wrought iron trimmings in every area. Along the kitchen hallway, barstools reminiscent of South Fork Branch Counter Stool offered by the Timeless Wrought Iron add quaintness to an otherwise forgettable space. The chairs go well with the chandeliers with wrought iron details dangling from the ceiling. In decorating your home, remember that even small spaces deserve great furnishings.
Home Cozy Home: Wrought Iron Furniture and Decor to Consider
Ever wondered why some homes feel a little cozier, more inviting than the others? It isn’t a question of having a sprawling space, the latest home entertainment system to impress guests, or a set of furniture in every room in the house that seems straight from a stylish brand’s catalogue. Guests generally feel more comfortable in homes that project a lived-in feel—proof that the homeowners themselves, more than anyone else, embrace and enjoy living in the confines of their own homes.
