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Home Furnishings for Life
by Joanna
First-time visitors to the Eiffel Tower are surprised when they see this mass of steel curves, scrolls and other delicate ironwork. How could anyone make lace out of steel? French engineer Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel did, earning the title of “magician of iron” after the tower’s 1889 Parisian debut, reports Biography.com.
Eiffel — like blacksmiths and ironworkers centuries before him — knew that, behind its rock-hard exterior, wrought iron could be as beautiful as it was functional.
by Joanna
Wrought iron coat trees and stands are an essential part of any organized home. Providing easy storage and access to your coats, jackets, hats and other clothes that you need to grab when going out, a wrought Iron coat tree makes it very easy to store away bulky clothes that would otherwise clutter your wardrobe.
While you can opt for a wooden coat tree or stand as well, wrought iron offers a much better option. Besides being sturdy and long lasting, wrought iron coat trees and stands are much more stylish than their regular wooden counterparts. The beauty of a Wrought Iron piece is that you can forge it into any design you like and still not compromise on the piece’s stability and functionality.
by Joanna
Decorators and celebrities love wrought iron because it makes any space feel timeless and luxurious. There are a variety of architectural styles, from a Mission style house to a Craftsman cottage or Northwoods lodge.
Jeffrey Lubell, founder of True Religion Brand Jeans, says that wrought iron is one of the key design elements used in his Mediterranean style beach home. Lubell currently has the stunning, 3,000-square-foot Manhattan Beach property on the market for $10.5 million, according to Realtor.com.
Among the ways architect Louie Tomaro incorporates decorative wrought iron in the home is with an eye-catching railing that serves as a statement piece on the beautiful curving staircases in the house. The house’s interior railing also emphasizes the curved balcony that overlooks the ocean.
by Joanna
Wrought iron wall coat hooks and racks are a great way of storing coats, jackets and other outdoor apparel while using next to no floor space at all.
A wall coat hook can be very easily installed and almost anyone can mount a wall coat hook or rack with the mounting screws that come with it. The small size of a wall coat rack makes it very easy to transport from one place to another and the ease with which you can mount or dismount a wrought iron wall coat hook or wall coat rack makes it very feasible to take the wall coat rack with you when you are moving from one apartment to another.
by Joanna
Valentine’s Day 2012 is just a few days away. Roses, chocolates, teddy bears and “I Love You” Balloons are everywhere. Among the mass produced Valentine’s Day Cards and Heart shaped chocolates, people want a little something extra to show their beloved that their love and relationship is special, unique and above the ordinary.
You don’t need to climb mountains and bring back the Moon to make her feel special; all you need is a little thoughtfulness and some clever planning.
This year, Timeless Wrought Iron decided to help you out in planning the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner for your beloved. In our last post, we had put together a list of Wrought Iron items that you can use to plan a beautiful, cozy and romantic dinner at your home to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
by Joanna
Valentine’s Day 2012 is just around the corner. Everywhere around the globe, people are preparing to express their love in the most beautiful and exquisite ways.
Every heart that loves wants the best for its beloved. That is why, each year on Valentine’s Day everyone does a lot of planning and preparation to make sure that their celebration of love will be extra special and perfect, just like the feeling he harbors in his heart for the love of his life.
This year, Timeless Wrought Iron decided to help you out by sharing our foolproof Valentine’s Day Shopping Guide. If you want to sweep your beloved off her feet, you need to plan ahead. Most people enjoy a quiet, cozy dinner for two on Valentine’s Eve.
by Joanna
New Year is here again. Once again, as we sit by the fireplace and contemplate the year that has just passed, we see all the good and bad things that happened during the year. We take inventory of our blessings, see how much of our resolutions for the last year were actually accomplished, and what resolutions or wishes are still left.
Don’t feel sad if you couldn’t accomplish your goals for the previous year. You still have time, you can use your resolutions from last year to help create a more practical and feasible resolutions list for the year 2012.
by Joanna
Winters are here, and the fireplace is the most coziest and welcoming part of your home. During the holiday season, families gather around the fireplace to spend time together and cherish old memories. The way you decorate the area around the fireplace is very important as it sets the mood and tone of the family meetings and gatherings.
Using sturdy materials around the fireplace ensures a relaxed atmosphere and people can sit casually around the fireplace and relax without fear of breaking or ruining something.
by Joanna
Century Hardware is a U.S. based company that specializes in superior quality decorative hardware for the bath and kitchen industry. Century Hardware offers a wide range of design options and finish choices to its clients.
The company takes great pride in its excellent customer service and innovative designs and claims to have the widest range of high quality hardware products in the American marketplace.
You can opt for a Century Hardware product to match virtually any design possible.
by Joanna
A kitchen is one part of a home that seems to attract the most traffic. Family members often spend a good bit of their day in this one particular room. When decorating a kitchen, one looks for ideas that are not only attractive but functional. Accents come in a variety of shapes and sizes with numerous finishes.
If you are looking for larger items to fill a void, a wrought iron baker’s rack is a good start. This furnishing looks elegant with lace doilies and your favorite cookbooks. Show off those new pans with a wrought iron hanging pot rack that puts your cookware within reach. Choose from several styles hand-crafted to fit your needs. Don’t forget the wine rack that will demonstrate to others your fine vintage taste. Floor, counter top and hanging racks are available for use in any sized kitchen.