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Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Century Furniture Living Room Lamp Table – Bronze SF5476
Metal is always made synonymous with one term and this is utilitarian. Yet metal furniture is a lot more than this nowadays. It has developed quite a popularity for a number of reasons including streamlined design and sturdiness. Wood may remain popular because of its classic look but there are also reasons to choose metal pieces. Here are some –
Style
Believe it or not, metal furniture pieces are stylish. Their manufacturers are constantly working hard in creating pieces that combine both aesthetics and function. There are those that look like wood. There are also those that have laminated drawer faces which can change the basic metal piece into something close to a masterpiece, aesthetically speaking that is.
While most furniture made with metal is fused with other materials, especially wood, it is still a material that can stand on its own. Your options include primary colors or the custom paints that can be easily applied on metallic surfaces. Paint application is a breeze because you won’t have to worry about wood grains and variations in wood color.
Painted metal surfaces have a standard color that is uniformly applied throughout. This means it can be your perfect base hue for your chosen color scheme.
Low Maintenance
There are a lot of scientific evidence pointing to the fact that metal deters bugs better than any wood furniture. It also allows easier cleanup while being able to tolerate pesticides.
All these are possible because metal does not have an absorbent surface. Metal furniture still has folds, bends as well as board areas, though, so you still have to fortify it by pest proofing it. These are nooks that little creatures could build a home in so pest proof your metal furniture pieces.
Strength
What could be more durable than the already extremely durable metal furniture? Metal furniture pieces are considered as the work horse of the furniture industry. These can tolerate extreme weather as well as extreme use. Metal, therefore, is the perfect material for homes that have many inhabitants. Think of dormitories and transient homes. The applications for metal furniture in these habitats are quite numerous.
Metal cases can also include storage under the bed, chest of drawers, and the nightstands.
Metal finishes are also often beautifully sealed which is why they can withstand heavy use. Just learn to take care of metal furniture such as keeping drink rings at bay, etc.
Metal finish that gets damaged is no problem at all – there are now many DIY patch kits that will help you create a new look for your metal furniture.
This Metal Canopy Queen Bed from the Biltmore Collection is the default focal point of any romantic bedroom.
Not Too Pricey
Compared to other materials, metal is definitely a lot cheaper even with its highest quality.
The best metal furniture pieces may have a higher asking price than its wood counterparts yet the upside here is that you can count on metal to last 15 years or more. Don’t be surprised to find out that most metal furniture collections offer warranties which will cover regular use for up to 10 years.
Metal may require a bigger upfront investment but you won’t have to replace it for many, many years so the price is actually relative.
Great for Outdoors Use
Using metal furniture outdoors is highly advisable because it is durable. It also offers a long-term solution when it comes to the perfect look that you would want to achieve outside of your home.
The patio would do well to have metal furniture sets instead of wood since you won’t have to worry about snow or rain damage. The blazing heat of the sun also won’t become a concern.
Typically, all you need to do is to wash the metal furniture with a dishwashing detergent mix and you’re done.
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Treviso Round Dining Table with One 18in Leaf
Iron making is a basic blacksmith trade. More than steel, this metal is worked on more often by blacksmiths. Its creation begins with the prepping of metallic ore starting from the mine itself. There, metallic ores and non-metallic stones are separated. The former is then taken from the mine then crushed to smaller pieces. Crushing is followed by passing through fire (approximately two to three times).
There are two purposes for roasting ore. Primarily, it softens the harder ones so that they can be broken down or crushed more easily. Next, the sulfur content in ores is significantly reduced by the heating process. There are many other processes that follow before craftsmen can begin working on a piece of wrought iron.
Typical decorative uses for this material include balconies, fences, railings, gates, canopies, verandas, porches, lamps, roof cresting, grilles and hardware.
Wrought iron furniture for home’s interiors, patios and other outdoor spaces has a reputation for being the more expensive choice. Compared to its cheaper alternatives – plastic, wicker or aluminum; wrought iron has these advantages –
Wrought Iron Means Durability
If you want to depend on a material that is extremely durable, then you should rely on wrought iron. Wrought iron furniture is difficult to break. Its only enemy is rust so make sure that you check the painting job on your wrought iron furniture. If the paint is applied correctly, then you hardly have to worry about weather resistance and maintenance.
With minor care, your wrought iron pieces can last a lifetime.
Wrought Iron Means Sturdiness
Wrought iron is a very heavy material which means it won’t easily blow over where there are strong gusts of wind. This is, therefore, suitable in areas where storms and twisters hit.
You also won’t have to worry about bumping onto this furniture and toppling it over. This is a sturdy material that furniture designers can still style without worrying over weight-holding properties. Be extra wary when wrought iron is exposed to sun, wind and the rains more often. Make sure that its paint hasn’t chipped or you could end up being plagued with rust problem.
Maitland-Smith Lamps and Lighting Scrolled Wrought Iron Torchiere 1851-514
Wrought Iron Means Comfy
Wrought iron doesn’t have to mean a difficult reclining or sitting experience. With just the right accessory, this solid material can still become a comfortable piece of furniture. Add plush cushions to your wrought iron patio furniture to make it a comfortable outdoor seating unit.
As for wrought iron tables, you can just add a tablecloth and you’ve just softened the sturdy feature of this material.
Wrought Iron Means Malleable
Wrought iron is also a malleable material which is why it can be made into any basic or intricate shape. Compared to other metals, furniture craftsmen would do well to work with this material because it can be shaped into a variety of styles.
Choose a stylish finish so that you personalize your wrought iron furniture’s style. There are many appealing designs for headboards and footboards. These hold a special charm that is difficult to equal. And since the bed designs are often made with smaller iron rods, the frameworks are lighter and airier compared to bulkier beds.
When compared to beds with box springs, wrought iron beds offer greater height since they have platforms for mattresses. This also means that you won’t have to worry about lifting the bed just so you can clean underneath it.
Wrought Iron Spells Savings
You might disagree with this as first since it is not the cheapest material that you could find out there but consider this as a sound investment. It may be expensive at first but rather than buying new furniture now and then, you could have your piece with you for the rest of your life. This means minimal to zero replacement or repairs.
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Friday, October 14th, 2016
Accessories Uttermost Rajata Silver Vases S3 19826 make metallic look cool.
When it comes to designing your home, know that mixing metals or metallic elements means you have to pay close attention to layering as well as the overall vibe that you are about to create. Adding character and depth to a home is as easy as adding metallics. It is no surprise that this style is making a huge comeback at the moment. Silver, nickel and steel are now quite hot in modern aesthetics. Warmer tones, on the other hand, provide a more inviting and homey vibe such as what’s provided by copper. If you are craving to mix metals for your interior design, then here are a few tips –
Metal Is Everywhere
Before you begin designing with metal, know that this isn’t all about the use of actual metal. This can also be found in artwork, draperies, even upholstery. Consider all of your options if you want to create the most luxurious lustrous look. Always keep in mind that you don’t have to limit yourself to warm tones. Metals can also be cool, all you need to do is to add some glamorous effects of silver, some golden framed mirror and a cool coffee table.
Gold and bronze offer wonderful fusions that you should consider; you could use bronze cushions with touches of gold. Achieving a luxurious look is also easy when you look for any fabric that has metallic hues.
While it’s wonderful to just go with the flow when coming up with the design of your home, still, mixing metallic tones with accessories can become overwhelming. Sure, you should have the passion to design but remember also that you need to harmonize all the elements. What you have in your hands is a pretty strong design element – metals are lustrous that they could easily overcome other elements.
Add only a couple or two of decorative items especially when you want to have an open-space concept. Always plan if you are looking into having various shades and tones.
Relax and Design
As you complete your luxurious design, it is advisable that you relax. You might already have a few silver pieces on hand but you could go bold and add more metallic tones or you could tone down and just accessorize with the metallics.
Ornaments, candelabra and mirrors are all accessories that look great with a metallic concept. They are effective in countering the overly traditional palette. One other tasteful concept is to use a silver bowl right in the middle or beside two golden candleholders. ‘How about finding two-toned metallic pieces in the market?
Keep in mind that you don’t have to spend a fortune just to purchase your chosen metallic elements. Smaller elements provide a more delicate look and feel. Small doses of metal could still add the needed sparkle without actually creating glare.
Soften the metallic theme by adding this Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Twiggy Mirror in your home.
Let Sophistication Reign
What you need to do with your current color scheme is to see if it can still be used as the base hue. Neutral interiors need texture and metals in order to make the place more inviting. Shades of gray, on the other hand, could use touches of gold or brass since these will keep the place from looking too cold. Think metallic frames and gilded mirrors. Another way to dramatize cream-colored walls is to add metal accents. Crisp, white space, on the other hand, should have a touch of silver or chrome.
Do you have chocolate brown walls? Then, by all means, use bronze shades. For blue-colored space, use silver. Energize any room with chrome, black iron or gold accents.
Luxurious Lighting
Metallic space should have these choices – gold chandelier, silver pendant lights, chrome wall sconces, etc. In essence, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your metallic lighting options.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016
1586-50010-GLD2 Gold Bois Round Accent Table
Fall is the best season to bring out the beauty of metals in your home. All metallic inspirations are welcome not only because they are a hot trend but also because the rich colors of brass, gold, chrome, nickel and copper all offer the perfect hues for the season.
Metals are definitely here to stay so it would be a waste if you won’t join many others who have finally embraced the beauty and glimmer that these materials offer. If you’re convinced that you could give metallic interiors a shot, here are some ideas –
The Details Count – A Lot
Metallic interiors are equal to beautiful, livable and posh interiors. Prepare to get a lot of attention as your home would be oozing with style. As you use metals, though, make sure that you don’t forget to add comfort and a homely appeal, still.
Metals offer timeless beauty especially if you know how to use them. Sure, they often go with modern themes but don’t be imprisoned by this thought. Even traditional homes would look great with the right kind of metal furnishings or accessories.
Metal is also industrial although it may also not mean this motif all the time. It can also be used in the creation of glamorous yet soft areas in your home.
Metal does not automatically mean cold or uncomfortable. This can also offer warmth and an inviting interior so long as you use correct juxtapositions. An example is the plush white cotton paired with the sturdiness of a metal bed frame.
Metal at the End of 2016
It has been forecasted that metals will be big this year and those who predicted this were correct. Metal has the power to tie a room altogether, even with the tiniest details. Brass handrails, copper taps, even metal door handles may be small additions yet they could feature the architectural part of your home or could make furnishings appear special.
It is, indeed, the end of the year 2016 so you can exit this year with a huge bang. Metals can bring in new style to your home so there is no reason not to embrace it. Don’t think that it’s meant to overpower since it can be softened with the use of some accessories.
Metal wall finishes like textured panels provide the perfect industrial look. Metal flooring, on the other hand, can be the welcome respite in any monochromatic space.
The hottest metals in the market these days are these three – copper, rose gold and bronze. The first and last metals have always been on top of the list. Rose gold is young, warm and glamorous just like its classic counterparts. Copper and bronze are edgy and current, two characteristics that are rarely offered by other metal types.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Retropolitan Metal Mirror is great in any contemporary setting.
And the Winner Is…Copper!
Rich copper is great during fall. This is that golden hue in your kitchen provided by the hammered countertops and backsplash tiles. Copper has always been a go-to metal in terms of warm aesthetics.
Copper is also perfect in the fireplace. Most fireplaces come with natural rocks, tiles or bricks but there is this growing trend where copper can also be used. Reclaimed copper sheets can be used as trimming for the interiors. Ask an artisan to assist you with the installation to ensure utmost safety in your home.
Copper is hotter than hot. Brass and gold may be the biggies during 1980s but copper is a trend that keeps coming back. Adding glam to your bedroom is as easy as having metallic wallpaper installed. Just have one wall with this color as it can overcome the senses if you use more than a statement wall.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
The Wesley Allen Bedroom Medina Iron Bed 1092 is the perfect anchor to this Scandinavian-themed bedroom.
Metal is undeniably hot these days but are you ready to incorporate it in your home? How you feel towards this design depends a lot on your preferred and current home design. Those who love modern design often feel at home with steel and other metals. Yet even those who have rustic or country homes can also make good use of this trend if they want to add a little intrigue or texture into their homes.
Using metal is often a tricky thing among female interior designers and decorators. This is because metal is something perceived to be mainly masculine. First, boys are often the ones who learn about metal when in school. Girls don’t get exposed to it or they have to work extra hard to get more knowledge about metals.
Metallic Choices
You won’t be reading about every possible metal that you can find on the planet but what you’ll know is a range of metals that is often used in interiors and buildings. You need to begin by understanding the application as well as the use for the metal.
A metal can be defined as an element that can form positive irons. It is characterized by its electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as its opacity. Metals are dense that light cannot easily pass through. They are also often hard. Metals can be mixed by melting eventually forming into alloys.
All metals that are being used in building structures today are able to conduct electricity and heat. They are also malleable which means you can bend and roll them according to the thickness or shape that you require.
Here’s a word of caution, though. Stainless steel bench tops are made with metal and they sit close to electricity. Make sure that it is earthed so that no one will be electrocuted.
This Lexington Living Room Rangoon Chair 4011-1092-956771 offers the charming beauty of both gold and bronze.
Metal and Contemporary
If you want a look that is sleek, stark and minimalist, then metals are at your disposal. The best metallic finishes for contemporary design are stainless steel, nickel and chrome. As for metallic touches, you can have them on accessories, furniture, fixtures, mirrors and room dividers.
An example of a great contemporary piece is any mirrored or metallic furniture. A set of chrome tables is a great addition to what could be a more mature room. Embracing contemporary design does not have to mean bleak or cold, though. Brass and gold metals can offer warmth while still maintaining a contemporary look.
You would need to conform to the traditional design rules, though, if you want to bring the contemporary look into the bathroom. You can have a woven wire shower curtain so that you will add texture and glimmer to an often dull bathroom.
Metallic Country
Using the country design together with metals means you will have an eclectic, classic and a cozy home. Country interiors should have copper, gold or chrome. Pots, fixtures and pans would also look great as they look like vintage metals.
An example of country and metal used in perfect harmony is having gold trim with a royal blue appliance. This is the epitome of a French kitchen.
Eclectic Metal
Eclectic is always perceived to be fun yet quirky. Metal is at home in this kind of design so go ahead and experiment. Just as long as the choices you make coincide with your personal choices, then they will surely look right inside your home.
The best metallic touches for this style are large mirrors, walls and large pieces of furniture.
Have a chrome lamp brought inside the bedroom or a mesh chair become the focal point inside the living room. Your goal is to make funky look like art.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
The geometric beauty of this Cynthia Rowley 1118CR Delancey Club Chair is great for this modern setup.
Modern design comprises various materials and perceptions. This is why this design can be a bit difficult to characterize. In fundamental terms, modern design is a reflection of modern art movement inside homes. There are many focal characteristics and themes that can be classified as modern design. Modernism is the exact opposite of more opulent designs including Renaissance, Gothic, and Victorian.
Modern Design: A Rich History
Modern interior design is just a small section of a much larger modernist movement. Modernism is often attributed to the end of the 19th century where modern thinking was given birth.
Modernists were bent on deviating from the creative, intellectual and cultural norms that have been set during the period of Enlightenment. Movements against organized religion and old norms and mores were established and the fusion of politics and creativity was given emphasis. Everything else after this fell under the category of modernism with the sub-genres defined as futurism, cubism, Bauhaus, abstract expressionism, Neo-Dada, and minimalism.
Here are some of the common components of what could be categorized as a modern home –
1586-75200-GRY1 Dinner at Eight Dining Table w 2-18in leaves: Notice the absence of curvy lines and complex designs in this modern dining room.
Everything Is Minimal
Minimalism is a huge part of modern design. The fundamentals of minimalism embraces the less is more concept. The design in a modern home does not include complex moldings, columns, cabinet trim, or excessive color on textiles.
Minimalism is living – not in scarcity but – in simplicity. It may look simple but this kind of style takes a lot of careful planning. This is necessary so that comfort is still attained while the layout is efficiently streamlined.
The open floor layout can join different rooms in just one space. The counter in a kitchen, for instance, can provide a visual division between the areas for cooking and the areas where people can sit down and converse.
Clean Lines
Modernism, simply put, is the exact opposite of previous interior designs what use carvings, heavy textures, and wood tones.
Majority of the components of modern rooms – from the furniture to room shapes – include straight, clean lines with no intricate details. These differ from contemporary design which can have some curves and sweeping, sharper lines.
With these said, there are different designs that fall under this furnishing category like Art Deco, Mission Style, and Shaker.
Paired with furnishings are oversized tiles, sanded wood floors (with minimized grain), shelves, bookcases inset in walls, open floor layouts with very few walls, and the lack of doors, windows, moldings and trimming.
Metal: The Star Material
Stainless steel and chrome are huge parts of any modern home. Modernism does away with wrought iron and other such traditional metal details. Any clean, polished metal is most welcome in a modern home. It is common to see stainless steel and chrome in furniture specifically on table legs or exposed chair frames.
Chrome is also extensively used on railings, lamps, cabinet and door handles, and faucets. This metal, when polished, shines brightly and has a slight blue undertone which can make it appear quite cold. Using metal, therefore, is awesome for those who are moving away from the lived in lifestyle.
Zero Clutter
What’s tied with minimalism is the lack of clutter. Clutter can be defined in many different ways and among different people. Sometimes, lack of clutter could mean zero pottery, vases, knickknacks, collections, and any excessive accessories.
Books, keepsakes, electronics, and other necessary items should be stored out of sight.
Dramatic Colors
Many modern homes use shades of black or white while the bold colors are limited to the accents. The bolder colors are used sparingly and rarely used as an overall color. Bold colors could be included in abstract wall art, a large piece of furniture (e.g. a bright red sofa or an orange plastic table), throw pillows, an accent wall, or a throw rug.
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