Decorate with Metal No Matter What Your Style
By Kathy Wilson
More and more people are turning to more natural decorating trends such as using wood, stone and metal. Decorating with metal can take many forms, and can add a unique focal point to almost any room.
Metal wall art or wrought iron wall hangings are one of the most popular ways to decorate with metal. Iron wall grilles can be used both inside and in outdoor rooms to add an elegant touch. Adding metal art to walls can work well in more masculine rooms as well. (Without hanging that dog and pool table painting!)
Changing out your cabinet and drawer pulls to metal adds a nice texture contrast to the kitchen and bath. Try the popular brushed nickel finishes for an up to date look.
Use decorative metal shelf brackets when hanging shelving to add a natural detail.
If you have a more casual or country style home, tin signs offer a nostalgic way to use metal in your home decorating.
Copper wire can be used to make many home decor craft items from lampshades to holiday ornaments.
Metal adds texture and elegance to a room, and adds a sense of permanence to furniture pieces. Use it with stone and wood to create a natural home you can be proud of!
Kathy Wilson is a home and garden writer, author and consultant and is the home decorating expert for LifetimeTV.com. Visit her for more home and garden ideas at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com and http://www.TheGardenGlove.com. Also visit her at http://www.Women-on-the-Net.com where any woman can learn to make money on the internet!
